The Center for Continuing Education at Yale Divinity School provides opportunities and resources for churches, clergy, and laity to foster the knowledge and love of God in their communities. The Center makes available the theological resources of YDS —events, lectures, programs, instructional resources, publications, and more—to enable and enrich ministry and lay learning. These resources are intended to support faith formation, religious education, and personal and professional enrichment.
For access to compiled YDS resources for ministry during the pandemic, click here.
This program is open to anyone interested in theological education. There are no prior educational requirements necessary to participate. Courses can count towards continuing education requirements for some clergy. Participants receive a Yale Certificate of Completion at the end of the course week.
Leading in a Liminal Season with Rev. Susan Beaumont
Zoom | October 20 | 12 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Learn how to lead in a liminal season. For more information go here.
Fast-Starting a Career of Consequence with Fred Sievert
Zoom | October 21 | 12 - 1 pm Eastern
Explore the symbiotic relationship between faith and career and provide practical Christ-centered advice for creating a career of consequence. For more information go here.
Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration and Faith Communities
Zoom | Saturday, November 6 | 9:30 - 12:30 pm Eastern
From the Bible’s instructions to present-day laws and walls, the status of the stranger—the immigrant—has been central to faith communities. What is the role of faith in caring for the strangers in our midst, and what have migrant communities taught us about how to have thriving ministries in today’s world? For more information go here.
A Conversation with Pastors, for Pastors
Zoom | Wednesday 10 | 12 - 1:30 pm Eastern
Please join fellow clergy members to talk about what ministry looks like in a world where we are being allowed to gather again, but the pandemic is still very much a concern. For more information go here.
The mission of the Yale Bible Study is to engage clergy and lay audiences in small group Bible study by providing studies of biblical books, deepened by insights from Yale Divinity School professors. These materials form an accessible, free, and deeply thoughtful and informed group Bible study program.
The mission of the Yale Youth Ministry Institute is to promote adolescent faith and flourishing in a diverse and changing world by conducting scholarship, equipping leaders, and resourcing youth ministries in and beyond Christian churches.
Video resources available online of YDS classes, guest lecturers, and special events.
