Hispanic Theological Initiative

📢 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION OVERVIEW
Faculty Position in Ethics (Open Rank) · Candler School of Theology at Emory University · Atlanta, Georgia · Tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment · Rank is open · Appointment beginning Fall 2027

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Join the faculty of Candler School of Theology in the field of Ethics · Contribute to Candler’s teaching, scholarship, and academic community · Engage the study of ethics within theological education

QUALIFICATIONS
PhD or equivalent in Ethics or a related field · Degree must be completed by the time of appointment in Fall 2027 · Candidates at all faculty ranks are invited to apply

APPLICATION DETAILS
Candler School of Theology at Emory University invites applications for this tenured or tenure-track position in Ethics. For questions regarding the position, contact Robyn Pollette at [email protected] or 404-727-2457.

🗓️ Application deadline: October 31, 2026

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Princeton Theological Seminary, one of HTI’s member schools!

On October 12, Princeton Seminary will host the 2026 Herencia Lectures: “A Prophetic Challenge to the Church: Dr. Luis N. Rivera Pagán’s Legacy in Latin America and World Ecumenics.” This year’s gathering will honor the life, scholarship, and lasting contributions of Dr. Luis N. Rivera Pagán.

The evening will bring together scholars and community members for worship, dinner, and theological reflection on Dr. Rivera Pagán’s legacy and his contributions to Latin American and global ecumenical thought.

📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00–9:00 p.m. ET
📍 Princeton Theological Seminary

Learn more and register: https://ptsem.edu/event/2026-herencia-lectures-a-prophetic-challenge-to-the-church-dr-luis-n-rivera-pagans-legacy-in-latin-america-and-world-ecumenics/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUo6B5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTZBaWluSUFmRlM1UzFlWDBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeqPHbx0WieGi_1P2wXu9DwYdpyQGIyuv3QH7vz_bfhodfwpTQxAkYunWML0M_aem_dyb29hPBIsThO5KbrHx0jA

2026 Herencia Lectures — A Prophetic Challenge to the Church: Dr. Luis N. Rivera Pagan’s Legacy in Latin America and World Ecumenics. The Herencia Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary are an annual endowed lecture series organized by the Latine Collegium during Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight Latina/o scholarship, theology, and community issues.

📢 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION OVERVIEW
President of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities · St. Paul, Minnesota · Serve as chief executive officer and provide leadership across the institution · Guide the seminary into its next stage of growth

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic leadership across the seminary · Serve as United’s public voice and ambassador · Deepen relationships with the seminary’s constituencies · Advance United’s distinctive model of theological education · Support an adaptive approach to theological education responsive to a changing environment · Cultivate community and formation across a predominantly distributed student body

LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES
Build on growing enrollment and renewed financial strength · Strengthen United’s reputation among progressive and interreligious seminaries · Expand the institution’s influence in spirituality, theology, leadership, and public life · Steward physical and digital resources · Prepare leaders for callings within and beyond traditional congregational ministry

QUALIFICATIONS
Visionary, relational, and theologically grounded leadership · Genuine appreciation for theological education · Commitment to spiritually informed leadership for social transformation · Ability to build on United’s ecumenical foundation and commitments to justice and interreligious engagement · Readiness to lead the seminary into its next stage of growth

APPLICATION DETAILS
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has engaged Isaacson, Miller to assist with the search. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications, including a CV and cover letter, may be submitted through the search website.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/united-theological-seminary-twin-cities/president

🗓️ Application deadline: October 16, 2026

📚 Re-Inventing Church History in the Américas

Join HTI Graduate and award-winning author Dr. João B. Chaves for the 2026 Mary Washburn Wilson Lectures at Gardner-Webb University on October 27.

Through two lectures, Dr. Chaves will explore the histories and influence of Christian missionary movements from the United States in Latin America, while inviting audiences to consider questions of power, dissent, faith, and public life across the Américas.

🕙 10:00 a.m. | Missionaries of Domination: Genealogies of Power and the Anti-Democratic Architecture of Christian Supremacy

🕐 1:00 p.m. | Evangelists of Dissent: Jesus, Nietzsche, Xangô, and the Futures of Rights-Based Societies

📍 Dover Memorial Chapel, Gardner-Webb University
🎟️ Free and open with registration. Lunch is included.
📅 Registration deadline: October 20

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4h8bU8X

This National Latine Heritage Month, HTI celebrates the scholarship, leadership, and contributions that continue to strengthen Latine churches and communities.

This year holds special significance as HTI celebrates 30 years of cultivating scholars for leadership in the academy, the church, and the world. For three decades, scholars, mentors, leaders, and partner institutions have contributed their expertise and commitment toward strengthening Latine communities and advancing theological and religious education.

Join us in honoring this legacy in person at HTI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration on November 20 in Denver! Together, we’ll recognize 30 years of scholarship, community, and impact, while looking toward the work still ahead.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4vZ2pOf

📢 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION OVERVIEW
Assistant Professor of Theology at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University · Full-time, tenure-track appointment · Position begins August 1, 2027

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach theology across Perkins School of Theology degree programs and SMU’s Graduate Program in Religious Studies · Teach required courses in systematic theology and electives within areas of specialization · Engage in research and scholarly publication · Participate in the broader academic life of Perkins and SMU · Teach across in-person, online, and hybrid formats

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Systematic theology · Historical theology · Philosophical theology · Constructive theology · Theology and culture · Contextual theology

QUALIFICATIONS
PhD or equivalent degree required · Demonstrated promise as a scholar and teacher in theology · Familiarity with historic and ecumenical Christian traditions, including Wesleyan traditions · Commitment to preparing persons for leadership in the church, Christian ministry, and the academy · Commitment to working within a religiously and theologically diverse community

APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, theology course syllabus outline, statement of research agenda, and three confidential letters of recommendation.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/191886

🗓️ Priority consideration: October 15, 2026
🗓️ Full consideration: December 15, 2026
Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

📣 Meet HTI graduate Rev. Dr. Cristal Silva-McCormick, one of the speakers at Church at the Crossroads — Atlanta 2026.

Rev. Dr. Silva-McCormick is an ordained minister, Christian educator, and Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Director of Latine Studies at Austin Seminary. Her teaching and ministry engage the global church, cross-cultural ministry, and complex questions facing Christian communities today.

As an HTI graduate, Rev. Dr. Silva-McCormick brings her experiences as a scholar, minister, and educator to this gathering in Atlanta.

📅 November 5–7, 2026
📍 Atlanta, Georgia

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4ySgaQ3

As HTI prepares to celebrate 30 years, we are looking back at the people, stories, and shared commitments that have shaped our history while looking ahead to the history we are still making together.

In “En conjunto,” Dr. Daniel Ramírez offers a personal reflection on HTI’s history, adapted from remarks he delivered at the 2018 Professional Development Conference. His reflection reminds us that HTI’s history is not only something we inherit. It is something we continue to create.

As we approach our 30th anniversary, we remember the history that brought us here and celebrate the history we are still making, en conjunto.

Read “En conjunto” on Open Plaza: https://bit.ly/4x0iR0g

Are you an early-career scholar discerning a vocation in theological education?

The Louisville Institute’s Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a two-year placement at a seminary, university, college, or research organization in the U.S. or Canada, along with $75,000 in annual funding, mentoring, teaching experience, and professional formation.

The Fall 2027–Spring 2029 fellowship is designed to support emerging theological educators as they prepare to teach and equip future pastoral leaders.

Applications are due October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

📚 Learn more about eligibility and application requirements: https://bit.ly/3SvKdNU

A free application webinar will also be held September 8 at 3:00 p.m. EDT for those who want to learn more about the fellowship, selection process, and Vocation of the Theological Educator Initiative.

Register for the Webinar: https://bit.ly/4rcHFkJ

At HTI, we often talk about working ‘en conjunto.’ But what does that really mean?

At this year’s Professional Development Conference, scholars had one minute to gather supplies before teaming up to create an archetype representing their field of study. Different perspectives came together to create, collaborate, and share with the larger community.

This fun and creative activity reflected something at the heart of HTI. En conjunto invites us to bring our individual perspectives to the table while recognizing what becomes possible when we listen, collaborate, and create alongside one another. As one third-year HTI Scholar reflected, “It’s about crossing the finish line together.”

What does ‘en conjunto’ mean to you? Share your answer in the comments.