May 2026

Dear Friends,

Over the past year, HTI Open Plaza has been undergoing a series of updates to ensure that you have access to a broad representation of scholars and leaders in theological and religious education.  We have strengthened the platform to make your experience more accessible, intuitive, and responsive to your needs.

Open Plaza is an incredible archive of dialogue, reflections, and creative work that engages the following themes essential in Latine communities: Culture, Education, Gender and Sexuality, Health, Migration, Politics, and Economics. 

This body of work reflects the depth and diversity of voices that continue to shape HTI’s broader mission to share scholarship with you to use in a classroom, in a bible study, and/or for your personal reflection. We are especially excited to share that we have added these specific ways that you can search the site: 

• Improved search functionality to more quickly locate specific topics, authors, and conversations

• Expanded filtering options to browse by format, including podcasts, blogs, videos, and written reflections

As HTI celebrates its 30th anniversary and a season of renewal for continued growth and deeper engagement, we invite you to explore and reconnect with the many voices and works that HTI hopes are both meaningful and impactful to you and the broader community.   

Blessings, 

Dr. Rev. Joanne Rodríguez
Executive Director
Hispanic Theological Initiative