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 8, 2019
Lynn Sullivan, a diversity and inclusion educator and leader who has worked for 20 years as a senior administrator at independent schools, is joining the YDS Office of...
August 2, 2019
The YDS Annual Fund surpassed its goal of $650,000 in fiscal year 2018-2019, raising a record $658,483. Every dollar raised goes to student financial aid, and approximately...
June 12, 2019
Laura Nasrallah, a Harvard Divinity School New Testament scholar newly appointed to the YDS and Religious Studies faculties, has been named Buckingham Professor of New...
June 10, 2019
By Joyce Hollman Elijah Heyward III ’07 M.A.R. was raised in Beaufort, S.C., by parents who taught him to believe that he had a purpose in this life: to do something that...
June 3, 2019
By YDS Dean Greg Sterling I am happy to announce two exciting additions to the YDS staff: Alison Cunningham ’84 M.Div. is joining us as our Director of Professional Formation...

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