This counternarrative study illuminates the experiences of Latinx theological faculty in evangelical seminaries. While a number of scholars have explored the experiences of Latinx faculty in theological institutions broadly, very few have shed light onto the experiences of Latinx faculty in evangelical theological institutions specifically. Drawing on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Latinx Critical Race Theory (LatCrit), and employing a counternarrative methodology, I sought to understand the challenges of eight Latinx theological faculty in evangelical seminaries as well the ways these faculty created spaces for enduring such challenges. Latinx theological faculty in Evangelical seminaries experienced unfair labor expectations, difficulty working with White allies, and microaggressions. Despite these challenges, these faculty were able to create new spaces for thriving by leaning into their sense of calling and vocation, developing scholarship for the benefit of Latinx and Christian communities, and building community with other Latinx scholars outside their institutions. These findings affirm that while the experiences of Latinx faculty in evangelical seminaries often mirror those of racially minoritized faculty in higher education broadly, they developed spaces for thriving based on their theological and social locations. This study draws attention to how racial/ethnic and religious identities intersect in the lives of faculty, and provides implications for how evangelical seminaries and evangelical churches can create hospitable spaces for all.
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