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 2, 2014
This year’s annual alumni meeting will take place during Convocation and Reunions, on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:15 p.m. in Marquand Chapel. Items to be voted on include the...
August 31, 2014
James Clement van Pelt ’03 M.A.R. is the former coordinator of YDS’s initiative in religion, science, and technology. He is a member of the Polanyi Society and co-coordinated...
August 13, 2014
In a July 28 ceremony at the White House, President Barack Obama presented Krista Tippett ’94 M.Div. with a National Humanities Medal. Tippett, host of the radio show OnBeing...
August 12, 2014
New Haven, CT – Vernice “Hopie” Randall ’11 M.Div. has been appointed the next Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid effective July 1, 2014. Hopie has served in the...
August 10, 2014
Kneeling in an excavation pit watching centuries peel off with every layer of dirt swept away, Andrew Steffan ’15 M.A.R. was able touch a history that had previously only...

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