Explorando fronteiras profissionais das ciências das religiões: uma jornada de experiência no Centro Cultural São Francisco

Abstract

The present work aims to present the results of Supervised Internship II, which was carried out at the São Francisco Cultural Center, highlighting the experiences gained during this curricular component. Methodologically, it is a study with a qualitative and bibliographical approach, based on the reports of the experiences during this period. The specific objectives outlined were: to provide context on the São Francisco Cultural Center; to plan activities that were developed during the internship; and to relate theory and practice throughout the internship period. Methodologically, it is a study conducted based on the following activities: visits to the Cultural Center; readings; research in databases such as Scielo and Google Scholar; organization and exhibition of ex-votos. The results obtained during the internship aimed to conduct an innovative survey in the field of religious studies, exploring the ex-voto collection to highlight the significance of popular religiosity and the culture that these objects represent. The study will include an exhibition of votive traditions of the faithful, demonstrating gratitude for the graces received. Through this experience, it was possible to understand the history and spirituality related to these objects, which serve as a connection between the divine and the human, as well as the reasons why people materialize their faith through these exvotos. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize the visibility that must be given to the objects involving ex-votos, as well as to deepen our studies on the subject. The exhibition contributed to this visibility.