Leaders for church and world: YDS alumni stories

Nancy S. Taylor ’81 M.Div. and Jaimie Crumley ’15 M.Div., '16 S.T.M. at a Bicentennial gathering for YDS alums in Boston
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. 

Leading in faith: YDS people in church leadership

March 3, 2017
By Emily Judd ‘18 M.A.R. How can one innovate within the Christian faith, a treasure built upon centuries and centuries of tradition? That is the question at the heart of...

YDS Dean Greg Sterling reappointed to second five-year term

February 22, 2017
Yale President Peter Salovey announced today the reappointment of Greg Sterling to a second five-year term as Dean of Yale Divinity School. Sterling, Lillian Claus Professor...

A 98-year-old alum's memoir--and the fellow alum who published it

February 10, 2017
By William E. Bray ‘63 M.Div. Memoirs of a Southern Liberal by 98-year-old Robert Ayers ‘42 B.D. has been published by Bilbo Books Publishing. Not only is the author a Yale...

People Notes - February 2017

February 10, 2017
Bruce Gordon, Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History, is the instructor for a new Yale University MOOC, titled “A Journey through Western Christianity: From...

Justice center stage at YDS

February 9, 2017
The understanding and pursuit of justice and human dignity are core commitments among the students, faculty, and staff of Yale Divinity School. These issues took center stage...

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