http://dspace.est.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/BR-SlFE/19 Teses, Dissertações e outros produções acadêmicas da Programa de Pós-Graduação (PPG) 2026-03-13T23:40:48Z http://dspace.est.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/BR-SlFE/1243 Title: Apologética da compreensão de Deus conforme escolas de pensamento da patrística Abstract: The objective of the present thesis is to verify how apologetics of the comprehension of God was done according to Patristic schools of thought. Ten writings are studied from, in total six writers of Ante-Nicene Patristics. In the introduction, the work’s origin, its structure and motivation, the thesis to be defended and the general and specific objectives are delineated. Chapter 2 defines the term “apologetics” by consulting theological dictionaries and encyclopedias, and analyzes the apologetical praxis in Patristics by accessing four works considered pioneers in their respective areas: Aristides of Athens’ “Apology”, in its ethnographical aspect, Justin Martyr’s “Dialog with Trypho”, as a dialog, Athenagoras of Athens’ “About the Resurrection”, in its anthropological aspect, and the surviving fragments of Hegesippus’ “Memories”. Chapter 3 is dedicated to the study of the apologetics of the comprehension of God according to the Smyrnaean school, recurring to three works by Irenaeus of Lyons: the first and second volumes of the series “Against Heresies” and the “Demonstration of Apostolic Preaching”. Chapter 4 verifies how the apologetics of the comprehension of God was done in the Ante-Nicene Alexandrian school from the three first subsections of Clement of Alexandria’s “Protreptic”. The conclusion attests the veracity of the proposed thesis – this is, that in the Smyrnaean and Ante-Nicene Alexandrian Schools of thought, the apologetics of the comprehension of God was done by critical analysis of all the sacred traditions involved, be it scriptural or otherwise transmitted, within their own traditions of interpretation, be it exegesis or any other interpretation, and considering all liturgies involved as a vehicle of presentation and/or representation of the comprehension of God and mediators of the divinities referred towards humanity. Furthermore, the conclusion compares the findings derived from the investigation of the four works in Chapter 2 with the six works of Chapters 3 and 4, as well as the works of Irenaeus of Lyons and Clement of Alexandria. Description: 317 p. 2025-08-18T00:00:00Z http://dspace.est.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/BR-SlFE/1242 Title: Cultura de paz e educação: uma abordagem prática para a transformação social Abstract: This master's thesis, entitled "Education for a Culture of Peace: A Practical Approach to Social Transformation," analyzes urgent issues in the Brazilian educational landscape, marked by high rates of school violence, social inequalities, and multiple forms of intolerance. In a context where peace building becomes essential for educational and social transformation, the educational context faces challenges such as exclusion, prejudice, and difficulties in promoting peaceful and inclusive coexistence. Data from the Ministry of Human Rights indicate a 254% increase in cases of school violence between 2013 and 2023, rising from 3,700 to 13,100 occurrences, including 2,200 cases of self-inflicted violence, which highlights the seriousness and complexity of the problems experienced by the school community in Brazil. The study aims to investigate strategies that integrate pedagogical practices and theological principles to strengthen the culture of nonviolence in the educational environment, promoting inclusion, respect for diversity, and commitment to social justice. This is a qualitative research study of a bibliographical nature and case study, conducted through publications and records existing on websites and blogs, using academic document analysis and dialogue wit teachers/managers of peacemaking training practices. It collected existing data applied in projects such as the "Out of the Box Collective" and recorded data, using content analysis techniques to process the information. It adopts an interdisciplinary perspective that articulates education, theology, and peace studies, examining how values such as compassion, justice, and reconciliation can be incorporated into pedagogical practices that respect religious diversity and the secular nature of the State. It is based on the contributions of Johan Galtung, Paulo Freire, Edgar Morin, Maria Montessori, Leonardo Boff, and Nei Alberto Salles Filho, whose approaches dialogue to propose innovative solutions to school violence. The research is justified by the urgent need to develop concrete alternatives for promoting more inclusive and transformative school environments. The results offer theoretical and practical support for strengthening teacher training, guiding effective educational policies, and consolidating pedagogical practices that promote universal ethical values, reaffirming the relevance of education for peace in the contemporary Brazilian context. Description: 156 p. ; il. 2025-08-11T00:00:00Z http://dspace.est.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/BR-SlFE/1241 Title: O adolescer na religiosidade das famílias pastorais Abstract: Pastoral families are not exempt from the current challenges and difficulties of society. Adolescents from these families face unique pressures, especially when they are considered an extension of the pastoral work. The ecclesiastical environment has a significant impact on the personal and religious development of these adolescents. High expectations affect their perception of themselves and their religiosity. Although they still need family support, adolescence, as a phase of searching for and building identity, is marked by moments of distancing themselves from or reaffirming what was already established. In this context, the practical and authentic experience of religiosity becomes essential for it to be meaningful for these adolescents. The family and the church play fundamental roles in assisting in this process, helping them to develop in a healthy way and to cultivate a positive view of religiosity. The overall objective of this research is to explore the intersections between adolescence, religiosity and the ecclesiastical context in the experience of sons and daughters of pastors. To achieve this goal, the research is based on a bibliographic review that addresses pertinent concepts and themes, in addition to field research conducted through qualitative interviews, with the aim of enriching the investigation through the experiences of adolescents who live this reality. The first chapter addresses the theme of adolescence, the second deals with religiosity, and the third explores the experiences in pastoral families. The results obtained show that, although the family is the main source of religious support, there are individual nuances and varied contexts that shape the spiritual experiences of these adolescents. Although there is a common experience in some aspects, the responses of the people interviewed revealed a diversity of experiences, highlighting the importance of considering the particularities of each individual, which cannot be ignored. Description: 85 p. 2025-03-10T00:00:00Z http://dspace.est.edu.br:8080/jspui/handle/BR-SlFE/1240 Title: O uso de filmes e séries de cultura pop na prática da capelania escolar em contexto adventista Abstract: It is possible to see that pop culture generates great movement in society, promoting a culture of consumption, a sense of community and belonging. In addition to providing entertainment, it has been noticed that it can be used as a form of cultural influence and a point of contact between people with the same interests or with basic knowledge on the subject. From pop culture as a point of convergence between the author and students, the first steps towards its use as a method of contextualization emerge. In view of this, a selection of pop culture materials was made, and films and series (including animated series) were selected for study and use. This work seeks, first of all, to delimit the functions to be performed within the Adventist school chaplaincy, using denominational materials and the author's personal experience. In addition, it aims to investigate the concept of pop culture in dialogue with the learning process of adolescents with regard to theological themes and biblical content. The general objective of this research is to investigate to what extent pop culture films and series can be used in the practice of school chaplaincy. To achieve this, some specific auxiliary objectives were defined: 1) To describe the activities of a school chaplain of the Adventist Education Network, based on denominational materials and the author's personal experience; 2) To analyze the relevance of pop culture in the formation of personal religious concepts; 3) To explore conflicts and tensions between religiosity and pop culture; 4) To examine the importance of contextualization in teaching biblical principles to adolescents; 5) To present the concept of theological reflection of everyday life as a method of contextualization, analysis and interpretation of pop culture films and series in the practice of school chaplaincy. In order to build a theoretical basis that allows the understanding and analysis of this phenomenon, this work analyzed two main epistemic strands. The first addresses education and chaplaincy, having as main authors Ellen White (2008), George Knight (2007) and Walmir Vieira and Geoval Jacinto Silva (2009). The second part deals with the concepts of culture, contextualization, and the use of pop culture as a tool for theological reflection in everyday life, with authors such as Justo González (2009), Beatriz Alice Weyne Kullmann de Souza (2015), Iuri Andréas Reblin (2010), and Allan Novaes and Felipe Carmo (2017). The primary research material was delimited based on qualitative criteria, considering philosophical aspects of the nature of education and the use of pop culture. As a result, it was possible to structure activities and actions for Adventist school chaplaincy, identify the relevance of pop culture in the formation of philosophical and religious concepts, and understand the influences of concepts such as high and low culture and industrialized production. Although these characteristics may be seen as negative by society, it was possible to propose a method for using pop culture as a form of contextualization for teaching the Bible to adolescents. Finally, the presentation of theological reflection in everyday life stands out, implemented through practical actions in the school context, such as classes and chapels. Description: 110 p. ; il. 2025-03-14T00:00:00Z