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

September 8, 2024
Teresa Berger, Professor of Liturgical Studies and Thomas E. Golden Jr. Professor of Catholic Theology, has been honored by the North American Academy of Liturgy for...
September 8, 2024
Blake Long was a senior at Lee University in Tennessee last year—and an admitted YDS student who was trying to decide whether and where to pursue graduate studies in theology...
September 4, 2024
Molly Baskette ’96 M.Div. knows something about grief and dread. She’s had cancer. Her brother was murdered. She’s battled anxiety. Her church burned down. She’s walked with...
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...

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