Class Religion and Populism

Although this is an optional course, it is important given the current situation. The aim is to look at left-wing and right-wing populist phenomena, both historically and in contemporary times, as well as to focus on and study the phenomenon of the sub-type of populism known as Religious Populism. It will also take into account the use of symbolism, discourse, imagery and deep feelings of a religious nature in the populace in order to pursue political objectives by populist political leaders.  

Not applicable

Populism Populism and catharsis Religious populism Religious transversality of the phenomenon The religious discourse of populism Privatisation of religion: between secularisation and secularism Conclusion

Watching short films (or parts of films) in class in order to identify types of populist discourse and practice, both in the political and religious spheres. The same applies to other media such as books or newspaper articles, for example. Students will be asked to keep an eye out during the weekly break in classes for material on the populist phenomenon for discussion in class.

BRISSOS-LINO, José & MONIZ, Jorge - Populismo religioso e secularização. Lisboa:Edições Universitárias Lusófonas, 2021. Livro. 978-989-757-161-0   ZÚQUETE, José - Os Identitários. Coimbra: Edições 70, 2024.Livro. 978-972-44-2815-4  ZÚQUETE, José - Populismo lá fora e cá dentro. Lisboa: Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos, 2022.Livro. 978-989-9064-69-0