Jovens universitários evangélicos: trajetórias religiosas de estudantes da Aliança Bíblica Universitária do Brasil

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to present the results of a research carried out with evangelical young university students, participants of Aliança Bíblica Universitária do Brasil (ABUB). Regarding to the objectives, the research aimed to understand the religious trajectory of these young students from their insertion at the university, their experience in a religious student movement and their religious practice in ecclesial institution. Qualitative methodology was used through semi-structured interviews and participant observation. The analysis based on the collected data brought a comprehension about the elements of continuity, rupture and transformation in the religious trajectory found. In this analysis prominence has been given to the beliefs and religious practice’s resignifications – religious transit is highlighted. There were identified also perspectives and possibilities of dialogue and dissention among the students regarding evangelical tradition, ABUB and university.