Edwin David Aponte

Edwin David Aponte (born 4 August 1957) is a Puerto Rican-American cultural historian, religious studies scholar, and contributor to the development of Christianity among Hispanic and Latino/a Americans.

From 1 July 2012 – 30 June 2014, Aponte was Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Faculty, and Professor of Religion and Culture at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana.

From 1998-2006 Aponte served on the faculty of Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he was Director of Advanced Studies (2004–2006) and Associate Professor of Christianity and Culture.

Aponte was a member of the Re-forming Ministry Initiative, a national project of the Office of Theology, Worship, and Education of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

[5] He also was a member of the Selection Committee of the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI), a program with the mission to assist Latino/a doctoral candidates through scholarships, mentoring, and supportive networks.