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

August 13, 2024
In the recently concluded fiscal year, Yale Divinity School donors contributed a record-breaking $700,260 to the YDS Annual Fund. Nearly 1,500 alums and friends of the school...
August 2, 2024
Scott Bader-Saye ’91 M.Div. has been named Dean and President of Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Learn more. *** Books by YDS faculty members Willie James Jennings (The...
July 18, 2024
By Pressley Peters Carolyn Sharp ’94 M.A.R., ’00 Ph.D. is a professor of homiletics at YDS and has been a member of the faculty since 2000. In addition to her Yale and YDS...
July 3, 2024
By Melissa Kvidahl Reilly Upon her retirement from full-time ministry in 2016, Janet Smith-Rushton ’78 M.Div. retreated to Waquoit Village, a serene community nestled in the...
June 17, 2024
By Ray Waddle From the ceremonial platform last month, Registrar Lisa Huck ‘88 M.Div. was taking in her final YDS commencement—the fondly familiar processional, the students...

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