Princeton Seminary Latinx Programs

Thank you to everyone in the Princeton Theological Seminary community who joined us for this year's Mujerista Symposium

This year’s lecture, “Sentipensar: Latin American Orientation to Care and Relations,” invited us to explore the deep connections between thinking and feeling as a way of understanding care, leadership, and community. We were honored to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Yara Gonzalez Justiniano, whose insights challenged and encouraged us to lead with holistic awareness. We also extend our gratitude to the Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq., from Drew School of Theology, for her thoughtful and engaging response.

A highlight of the evening was our panel discussion led by our brilliant Latina students:

Claudia Marcela Alvarez, PhD Student

Adriana Soto Acevedo, MDiv/MACEF Dual, Senior

Pilar Gomez Cortez, MDiv Junior

Maria Clara Carvalho, MTS Senior

Gabriela Kunz, MTS Senior

Their reflections embodied the spirit of mujerista theology!

We also enjoyed a delicious Latin American dinner in an environment filled with great fellowship.

A special thank‑you to all who attended, supported, and uplifted our Latina theologians. To our friends from Drew School of Theology, thank you for joining us. Your presence helps sustain this vital space of protest, imagination, and community care. We look forward to continuing this tradition with you next year.

Dear Princeton Theological Seminary Community,

We are excited to invite you to this year’s installment of The Mujerista Symposium.

Every year, the symposium seeks to continue that tradition of protest and resistance laid out by Dr. Ada María Isasi-Díaz by creating a space where Latina leaders and theologians will, as Dr. Isasi-Díaz said, “provide insights and understandings regarding norms, values, virtues, and understandings of the divine that are life-giving instead of silencing the cries of the poor.”
Title of the Lecture: “Sentipensar: Latin American Orientation to Care and Relations”

When: Monday, April 20th, 2026
Time: 5 PM
Location: Princeton Theological Seminary – Mackay’s Main Lounge
64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ
*Dinner will be served. Please register as soon as possible to help us prepare by using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/W87A2Xpjpg

This year’s lecture will feature two Latina theologians, Keynote Speaker Dr. Yara Gonzalez Justiniano, and Mrs. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, PhD Candidate at Drew School of Theology will be responding to the lecture.

A highlight of the night will be our panel discussion led by our very own Latina students:
· Claudia Marcela Alvarez, PhD student
· Adriana Soto Acevedo, MDiv/MACEF Dual, Senior
· Pilar Gomez Cortez, MDiv Junior
· Maria Clara Carvalho, MTS Senior
· Gabriela Kunz, MTS Senior

A quick word about the concept Sentipensar. Sentipensar (to think/feel) is a concept originated by Colombian fisherman and popularized by scholars and Latin American writers and speaks to a way of being that informs Latin American epistemologies and psychologies.

When applied to practices of care and relationship building, Sentipensar pushes us to look holistically at people by engaging their full range of thoughts/feelings and the environments that produce them. This lecture begins here and asks how we might gain better tools for leading in our contexts.

Please join us at this important event and support our Latina Theologians.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

The Mujerista Symposium 2026

Title of the Lecture: “Sentipensar: Latin American Orientation to Care and Relations”

When: Monday, April 20th, 2026
Time: 5 PM
Location: Princeton Theological Seminary – Mackay’s Main Lounge
64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Yara Gonzalez Justiniano, Assistant Professor of Religion, Psychology, and Culture with emphasis on Latinx Studies at Vanderbilt University.

Respondent: Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, PhD Candidate at Drew School of Theology.
Panel Discussion led by Princeton Theological Seminary Latina Students.

Event Summary: The Mujerista Symposium seeks to continue that tradition of protest and resistance laid out by Dr. Ada María Isasi-Díaz by creating a space where Latina leaders and theologians will, as Dr. Isasi-Díaz said, “provide insights and understandings regarding norms, values, virtues, and understandings of the divine that are life-giving instead of silencing the cries of the poor.”

Sentipensar, to think/feel is a concept originateed by Colombian fisherman and popularized by scholars and Latin American writes and speaks to a way of being that informs Latin American epistemologies and psychologies.

When applied to practices of care and relationship building, Sentipensar pushes us to look holistically at people by engaging their full range of thoughts/feelings and the environments that produce them. This lecture begins here and asks how we might gain better tools for leading in our contexts.

*Dinner will be served for participants.

We can’t overstate what an amazing experience the Hispanic Scholars Program summer session is!

2 weeks of immersive studies with top notch Latine scholars and seminary students receive 3 master’s or PhD credits.

You don’t have to be a Latinx student to participate. Just be enrolled at a Princeton Theological Seminary degree program.

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Dear Herencia Lectures Familia,
You still have time to register for the 2025 Herencia Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary! Find the registration Link in the comments or scan the QR Code on the image.

We’re excited to welcome you to an evening of worship, fellowship, and meaningful conversation centered on Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope.

Event Details:
📅 Monday, October 27
🕔 5 PM – Worship Service (Seminary Chapel)
🍽️ 6 PM – Dinner (Mackay)
🎙️ 7 PM – Lectures (Stuart 6)

Guest Speakers:
Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes – Union Theological Seminary
Dr. Heather Miller Rubens – Institute for Islamic, Christian & Jewish Studies
Dr. Nicolás Panotto – Evangelical Theological Community of Chile & Director of “Otros Cruces”

Parking Information:
If you're visiting from off campus, parking is available at the Seminary’s Library, located at:
📍 25 Library Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Please share the livestream link with your friends and colleagues. Note that there are two (2) links: one for the worship service and one for the lectures.

The Herencia Lectures Worship Service - https://youtube.com/live/4ZjI6dPX4qI?feature=share

The Herencia Lectures Speakers' Forum - https://youtube.com/live/M8m2LwJPpdM?feature=share

We’re looking forward to sharing this special evening with you. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.
Blessings,

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A wonderful evening of challenging reflection and fellowship with Dr Jung Mo Sung. He gave a lecture titled: “Neoliberalism, Authoritarianism, and Liberation Theology.”

Very grateful to Dr Raimundo Barreto and the Religion and Society Department for partnering with us for this event.

Join us for the 2025 Herencia Lectures: Conversations about Pope Francis, the First Latin American Pope at Princeton Theological Seminary

You're invited to an evening of reflection and dialogue featuring distinguished guest speakers Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes, Dr. Heather Miller Rubens, and Dr. Nicolás Panotto. Together, they will explore the significance of Pope Francis’s Latin American heritage and its impact on global faith communities.

🗓 Monday, October 27
📍 Princeton Theological Seminary

5 PM – Worship Service (Seminary Chapel)
6 PM – Dinner (Mackay) (Awesome Latin American Food!)
7 PM – Lectures (Stuart 6)

This event is free and open to all.
📲 Scan the flyer to RSVP! or use the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/JtMVY0GtVm