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 23, 2022
By Pressley Peters Buoyed by a 10 percent increase in donors, YDS raised the largest amount ever for the Annual Fund in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Generous support by alums...
August 4, 2022
Kathryn Tanner, a YDS professor whose work connects Christian thought to economic, political, and social issues, has been named to the British Academy. Read more. *** Ellen...
August 3, 2022
By Leah Silvieus ’21 M.A.R. The pro-choice movement has deep historical roots in the work of faith communities. For example, the Clergy Consultation Service, founded in 1967...
July 26, 2022
By Leah Silvieus ’21 M.A.R. Jason Craige Harris ’12 M.A.R. and Mercy Herrera ’13 M.A.R. met at YDS through a mutual friend. When she asked him out, he turned her down on...
July 3, 2022
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...

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