HISPANIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Hispanic Scholars Program is a network of theological schools from around the United States that have come together to promote theological education for Latino students and those interested in Latinoministries. There are currently around 38 schools ("Sponsors") in the network. Each Sponsor contributes $4,500 per year to the HSP's operating budget.The Hispanic Scholars Program (HSP) normally offers five or six choices of 3-credit, accredited courses geared toward master-degree level Latina/o seminarians and graduate students. The program is designed primarily for Latina/o students enrolled in theological seminaries and university departmentsof theology or religion.In fiscal year 2024, the HSP offered six 3-credit courses. We had 36 participants from the U.S., representing a wide variety of traditions, denominations, and theological perspectives. We have also welcomed about 10% of non-Latina/o students nationwide who are involved in Latino-centered ministries and advocacy. The (HSP) provides the opportunity for students to study with Latina/o peersand professors.

OTHER PROGRAMS:Through Hispanic Eyes (T.H.E.)Through Hispanic Eyes (T.H.E.) is a cross-cultural program created over a decade ago to help expand the reach and impact of the Hispanic Scholars Program as a program of theological education that is shaped by a truly Latino/Hispanic perspective. While the Hispanic Scholars Program sessions held each year are primarily for first degree masters level Latina/o students enrolled in ATS schools, T.H.E. seeks to engageand gather in constructive and critical conversation non-Latino seminary presidents, academic deans, faculty, as well as those very important staff members who work with students, admissions officers and student life directors.