Leaders for church and world: YDS alumni stories

The alumnae and alumni of Yale Divinity School are pastors, scholars, activists, educators, the heads of numerous ecclesiastical and secular oganizations, and more—all exemplifying the YDS mission of service to church and world.

Below is a collection of stories showcasing the leadership and contributions of YDS alumni/ae, in the United States and around the world.

If you have stories of your own to suggest about YDS alums—including yourself—please let us know

February 6, 2025
By Kim Lawton Universities routinely receive non-monetary donations such as real estate, patents, or art. Ivan Burnett Jr. ’65 M.Div. decided to give something different: a...
February 6, 2025
The book Francis of Assisi: The Life of a Restless Saint by YDS Professor Volker Leppin has been translated into English. Yale University Press has published an interview...
January 14, 2025
By Ray Waddle The Rev. Kathryn Banakis ’03 B.A., ’09 M.Div. and her congregation pursue theological inquiry, zany lawn games, and tangible ethical action—most recently...
January 7, 2025
Jacqueline Vayntrub, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible, has been awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation research fellowship for experienced researchers for her...
January 2, 2025
By Lauren Yanks ‘19 M.Div. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so, some people have entertained angels without knowing it—Hebrews 13:2 As the...

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