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

March 23, 2023
By Peter J. Thuesen This month would have been the 100th birthday of the Yale theologian George Lindbeck (1923-2018), whose work was formative for how I think about religion...
March 22, 2023
By Pressley Peters Over an exceptional life and career, David Dodson ‘77 B.A., ‘81 M.Div., ‘81 M.P.P.M. has lived into his favorite quote from Frederick Buechner: “The place...
March 14, 2023
By Timothy Cahill ’16 M.A.R. In 2017, the Rev. Dr. Rena Joyce Weller Karefa-Smart ’45 B.D. was presented with the Lux et Veritas Award, one of Yale Divinity School’s most...
March 13, 2023
In the new episode of the YDS “Quadcast,” longtime minister, clinical social worker, and YDS faculty member Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets ‘75 M.Div. discusses his research on...
March 8, 2023
By Ray Waddle When the world witnessed the televised funeral for Tyre Nichols, it saw a leading Memphis church in action as host, with Senior Pastor J. Lawrence Turner ’06 M....

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