The Importance and Organization of Studies in the Order of Preachers

Authors

  • Domingos Zamagna Centro Universitário Assunção, UNIFAI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1677-1222.2025vol25i2a2

Keywords:

Order of Preachers, José J. Queiroz, Religious Studies

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the importance, centrality, spirituality, and structure of the studies within the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), a distinctive feature of the Order since its foundation in the 13th century. This tradition was established to defend the Gospel, which was distorted by the heresies of the time, and to present the perennial evangelical truth. This text is a tribute to Professor Dr. José J. Queiroz, who recently passed away. For many years, Professor Queiroz exemplarily and lovingly immersed himself in this secular tradition, passing it on to his numerous disciples and colleagues in research and teaching, among whom the author of this paper was a student in the Post-Graduation Program in Religious Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences in the Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo.

Author Biography

Domingos Zamagna, Centro Universitário Assunção, UNIFAI

PhD in Religious Studies, Master's in Biblical Sciences, and Professor of Philosophy at UNIFAI.

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Published

2026-02-07

How to Cite

Zamagna, D. (2026). The Importance and Organization of Studies in the Order of Preachers. REVER: Journal for the Study of Religion, 25(2), 06–11. https://doi.org/10.23925/1677-1222.2025vol25i2a2

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): Homenagem ao Prof. Jose J. Queiroz

Section

Seção temática especial: Homenagem Prof. José J. Queiroz

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