HTI Doctoral Accompaniment Seminar

In August of 2022, HTI, the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP), and the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA) established this joint program, the Doctoral Accompaniment Seminar (DAS). This program guides senior-level masters students through the process of completing applications for doctoral programs (PhD and ThD). 

This program is a graduate-level course in which participating students will receive three graduate-level credits toward their degree. Credits will be granted by Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. To earn the three academic credits allotted for this course, students must complete all components of the doctoral application process. 

Space is limited to 10 students.

Program Description:

Over the course of the Fall semester (August through December) participating students will:

  • Work with a team of Latine/Hispanic educators to determine where they will apply for doctoral studies; 
  • Complete each component of the doctoral application process including, but not limited to, an application essay, Curriculum Vitae, and writing sample;
  • Work with professional editors to improve their application materials;
  • Receive mentoring from senior scholars to strengthen their applications, addressing common requirements of the doctoral selection process such as developing a successful personal statement, navigating the politics of interviews, and negotiating multiple admissions offers; 
  • Apply to doctoral programs before the end of the semester 

Program Dates and Location:

  • Dates: August 28, 2026 – December 4, 2026 on Fridays 1 – 3 PM EST
  • Dates: Students are expected to attend the in-person American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature annual conference November 21 – 24, 2026
  • Location: Online except for the in-person American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature annual conference 

Program Fee:

  • Tuition for this program is set at $375
  • The program fee includes the cost of the three graduate credits and the partial cost of attending the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature annual conference

Program Application:

  • The application is open February 15, 2026 – April 3, 2026 
  • The application requires one recommendation from a faculty member at your institutio
  • The recommendation is due 1-week after the application closes: April 10, 2026 
  • The notification of admission is made within two weeks of the application closing 
  • The program fee is due 2 weeks after the notification of admission 

Program Eligibility:

  • Be a student committed to Latine/Hispanic community, culture and history 
  • Be in the final year of a Masters level program at an HSP sponsoring school and/or a Hispanic Theological Initiative member school 

HSP, HYLA, and HTI have sought to be places of welcome where theological education is available to all students. In keeping with this commitment, we do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. We have always served students, faculty, staff, administrators, and leaders from diverse backgrounds. 

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