College of the Holy Spirit or College of the Society of Jesus or University of Évora

Category: Civil Architecture > College

District: Évora > Évora > Évora > São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão

Foundation and History

, Founded on November 1, 1559, by Cardinal D. Henrique.

, Originally created as the University of the Holy Spirit.

, Entrusted to the Society of Jesus, which administered it for two centuries.

, Closed in 1759 due to the expulsion of the Jesuits by the Marquis of Pombal.

, Reopened in 1973 as the University Institute of Évora and transformed into the University of Évora in 1979.

Architecture and Heritage

, Historic building with original cathedra and tiles from the Jesuits.

, Located in the city of Évora, a World Heritage Site.

, Renaissance architecture with Jesuit influence.

Academic Importance

, Second university to be founded in Portugal.

, Initially focused on Philosophy, Theology, Rhetoric, Grammar, and Humanities.

, During the reign of D. Pedro II, it introduced the teaching of Mathematics, covering Geography, Physics, and Military Architecture.

Renowned Faculty

, Luis de Molina, a theologian of European renown.

, Francisco Suárez, doctorate from Évora and professor at the University of Coimbra.

, Pedro da Fonseca, an important Portuguese philosopher of the 16th century.

Closure and Continuation

, Closed in 1759, the Jesuits were expelled and many imprisoned or deported.

, Pedagogical activities were maintained by royal professors and the Third Order of S. Francisco.

, During the 19th and 20th centuries, it functioned as a Casa Pia (charitable institution), National High School, and Commercial and Industrial School of Évora.

Resurgence and Modernity

, Reopening process initiated in the 1950s, culminating in 1979 with the creation of the University of Évora.

, Currently offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in various areas.

, Participates in the Erasmus Program, promoting student mobility.

Location and Environment

, Located in the heart of Évora, in the historical city center.

, Connection with the real context of agricultural and food companies, exploitation of ornamental rocks, and technological industries.

, Involved in nature conservation projects, renewable energies, and information technologies.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universidade_de_Évora

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