HTI Open Plaza
Where Academic Scholarship meets Communal Wisdom
Our Mission
Open Plaza, a theological multimedia public square, amplifies the intellectual and cultural contributions of Latine scholars, artists, and activists by generating conversations that merge our communal wisdom with academic knowledge, countering historical erasure and serving social change.
Amplify Your Voice
Share your scholarship with a global audience hungry for authentic Latine theological perspectives.
Build Community
Connect with 200+ scholars, artists, and activists reshaping theological discourse across the Americas.
Transform Academia
Your work reaches classrooms, churches, and communities, creating real-world impact beyond traditional journals.
How Will You Engage?
Choose your path and join our growing community today.
Share Your Scholarship
For Scholars, Artists & Activists
Transform your research, creative work, or community insights into accessible content that reaches beyond academia.
- Publish articles, podcasts, or videos
- Receive professional editing support
- Join a network of 200+ contributors
- Get featured across our platforms
Access Transformative Content
For Educators, Students & Leaders
Discover groundbreaking perspectives that bridge academic excellence with lived experience and community wisdom.
- Access cutting-edge theological content
- Use resources in your classroom
- Join community conversations
- Stay updated on new publications
Experience Our Content
See how Open Plaza contributors are reshaping theological conversations:
Siempreviva Ceremony
Quiara Alegría Hudes blends Lukumí, Taino, and Quaker traditions in celebrating published work.
Walking You Home
Rev. David Ramos explores pastoral care, death, and faith during the pandemic.
Cultural Memory from the Margins
Isabel Gonzalez breathes new life into religious tradition through cultural lens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Open Plaza offers immediate global reach, professional editing support, multimedia formats, and a community that values both academic rigor and accessibility. Your work reaches practitioners, not just academics, creating real-world impact while building your scholarly profile.
Our podcasts feature unheard voices from the margins of theological discourse. We create space for conversations that don't happen elsewhere—where indigenous wisdom meets systematic theology, where lived experience challenges academic assumptions, and where Latine scholars lead rather than respond.
Being featured positions you as a thought leader in progressive theological spaces. Our audience includes university professors, community organizers, and ministry leaders actively seeking fresh perspectives. Plus, we provide full production support and promote your work across all our channels.
We're the only platform designed specifically to amplify Latine theological voices. We bridge the gap between academic excellence and community wisdom, creating content that's both intellectually rigorous and practically transformative. Our bilingual approach ensures your work reaches the communities that matter most.
There's no minimum commitment. Contribute when inspiration strikes—whether that's monthly, quarterly, or for special series. We work with your schedule and provide support to make the process as smooth as possible.
Ready to Transform Theological Discourse?
Join us in creating a new center of gravity for Latine theological thought. Your voice is the missing piece.
Get Started Today