Yale University Library Research Guides: Latinx and Latin American Christianity: Home

Introduction

The goal of this guide is to direct you to resources in Latinx and Latin American Christianity. Here you will find:

- Encyclopedias and handbooks

- Databases and journals

- Select resources on LATAM theologies, religious groups, church history, biblical studies and other select topics.

- Select monographs on religion in select countries in Latin America.

- Links to Special Collections holdings in Yale Library on religion in Latin America.

Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo (Monument to the Savior of the World) on the Plaza las Américas, San Salvador, El Salvador

Handbook of Latina/o Theologies by Edwin David Aponte (Editor); Miguel A. De La Torre (Editor) Part I presents essays on many traditional topics in Christian theology representative both of the individual authors and various beliefs found in Latino/a communities. Part II focuses on trends and contextual issues within the overall Hispanic/Latino theological conversation.
Introducing Latinx Theologies (revised edition) by Edwin David Aponte; Miguel A. De La Torre Describes both Protestant and Catholic traditions, including the fundamental principles underlying the ways Hispanics approach theology. Showing how their outlook has been shaped by historical and cultural movements including colonialism and Christian mission this book provides the ideal introduction to a vibrant and distinctive way of doing theology.
The Oxford Handbook of Latin American Christianity (Online) by David Thomas Orique (Editor); Susan Fitzpatrick-Behrens (Editor); Virginia Garrard (Editor) Examines Latin American Christianity in all of its manifestations from the colonial to the contemporary period.
The Oxford Handbook of Latinx Christianities in the United States (Online) by Kristy Nabhan-Warren (Editor) Provides an introduction to U.S. Latinx Christianities, helping readers better understand the largest minority group in the United States. The chapters are written by specialists in U.S. Latinx Christianities from fields such as history, theology, and sociology and organized by theme.

Oxford Bibliographies: Latin American Studies
Oxford Bibliographies: Latino Studies
History of Religiosity in Latin America Online, c. 1830-1970 Reproduced from a wide range of libraries throughout Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina and Chile, this vast and invaluable collection is now available in fully searchable digital format for the first time.

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Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States (ACHTUS) An academic organization that gathers more than one hundred Latino/a theologians working in the United States and other parts of North America, whose work is to reflect primarily about the religious experience of U.S. Latinos and Latinas.
Association for Hispanic Theological Education A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and improvement of theological education for Hispanics in the U.S.
Catholic Association for Latino Leadership A lay member-led organization of leaders from various sectors who want to use their Catholic faith to inform the workplace.
Consejo Episcopal Latinoamericano y Caribeño A collection of the bishops and other Catholic leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Hispanic Theological Initiative
Latin American Theological Fellowship (FTL) An interdenominational Latin American organization that promotes collaborative theological work among Latin American evangelicals. First established by integral mission theologians in the region.
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference A coalition of Latino evangelicals in the United States.