Francesc Xavier Marín Torné serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports, Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain. His academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement with religious education, particularly Islamic studies within Catalan public schools, and the educational potential of sacred architecture. His research bridges educational theory, religious studies, and architectural analysis, with a distinctive focus on the Sagrada Familia basilica as a paradigmatic educational space. His primary research interests include: Religious education in pluralistic societies, with particular emphasis on Islamic education in Catalan public schools The pedagogical potential of sacred architecture and worship spaces as educational environments Intercultural and interreligious dialogue in educational contexts Educational approaches to social inclusion and coexistence with Maghrebi students The psychological dimensions of religious education and misinformation Peace education through religious understanding and architectural spaces Dr. Marín Torné's scholarly output reveals a cohesive trajectory examining worship spaces through multiple lenses - theological, architectural, and pedagogical - with the Sagrada Familia serving as his central case study. His research also addresses contemporary societal challenges including the psychological effects of pandemic misinformation and the integration of religious minorities in educational settings. This work contributes significantly to understanding how religious diversity can be accommodated within secular educational frameworks while maintaining social cohesion. He currently leads the GREDA (Research Group in Education, Didactics and Learning) project (2022-2025) funded by AGAUR, and previously directed the EDUISLAM project (2023-2024) analyzing Catalonia's pilot plan for Islamic religious education. His earlier work includes the 2007-2008 project developing guidelines for secondary school teachers working with Maghrebi students and the 2015 Ramon Llull legacy project commemorating the 700th anniversary of Llull's death. Dr. Marín Torné maintains active research collaborations across multiple disciplines and institutions, contributing to both theoretical scholarship and practical applications in teacher training and educational policy development. His work demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity with numerous publications appearing through 2024.









