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

January 5, 2013
For five Yale Divinity School graduates, 2013 will be a year of spiritual renewal—and perhaps passport renewal, too. The Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program,...
December 1, 2012
“Joan, run!” In the summer of 1937 an associate of the German American Bund purchased 178 acres of land in the town of Southbury, CT. The Bund, German for “association,”...
November 5, 2012
Alliston Stokes Booklet full text (PDF)
September 28, 2012
Editor’s Note:  David Briggs ’85 M.A.R. is a veteran religion journalist and former chief religion writer for the Associated Press. His current interests include developing...
August 6, 2012
In their systematic theology course years ago, members of the YDS Class of 1952 were asked to write a credo, or statement of beliefs.  Now, six decades later, members of the...

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