Latinx Theology and Spirituality
The Candler Foundry
Course Information
Course Dates: June 10th - June 19th, 2024
Course Time: Mondays-Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT (online)
Meeting ID: 964 0182 4122
Passcode: 077267
Course Description
Latinx theology contains insightful perspectives about God and faith from the experiences of Latinx persons.
In this course, we will explore the field with particular emphasis on key concepts from Latinx culture that have important implications for the Christian faith.
In our sessions, we will discuss important thinkers in the field, reflect on their spiritual and theological insights, and discern their implications for ministry in Latinx contexts.
The course will feature some guest speakers, group discussions, and community building. The overall goal of this course is to equip students with a basic foundation in Latinx theology that would enable them to further navigate the field as they carry out their vocation.
Scholarships are available for this course, please email us at candlerfoundry@emory.edu for more information.
Access to Pitts Digital Essentials
Explore your theological questions
As a registered participant in the Courses in the Community program, you get 1 year of free digital access to the premier theological library in North America. You can use your digital account to research topics from this course, explore theological questions, and more! On the start date of your course, you will receive an invitation to set your password and gain access using the email you registered for the course with.
Please view the “Login Instructions” below for more information.
Meet the Instructor
Dr. Ish Ruiz
Holding a PhD in Theology and Ethics, Dr. Ish Ruiz's research interests explore the intersection between queer theology, Latinx theology, ecclesiology, sexual ethics, liberation, human rights, and Catholic education. He has published articles on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in Catholic schools and has actively ministered to queer Catholic school educators and students for almost a decade.
Through his teaching, research, and service, Dr. Ruiz hopes to see a world where Catholicism and LGBTQ+ people embrace each other with love and gratitude for the gifts everyone brings to society and the Church.
If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to reach out to Ish at ish.ruiz@emory.edu.
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