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A graduate professional school of Yale University, offering programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, and Master of Sacred Theology. https://divinity.yale.edu/ Managed by the YDS Office of Communications
Judith Dupré '11 M.Div. discusses architecture and secular ministry on the "Women Living the Questions" Podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Judith Dupré: The Architecture of Curiosity
Podcast Episode · Women Living the Questions · August 2 · 28m
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Worshippers return to the pews: CT religious researchers and leaders tell us why Frederick Streets, professor of divinity and social work at the Yale Divinity School, discusses why church attendance has increased for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. www.ctpublic.org/show/where-w...
Worshippers return to the pews: CT religious researchers and leaders tell us why
You may have heard that after historically low attendance in the pews, places of worship are seeing more people return to church. Today, we learn why.
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Professor Chloë Starr Elected International Fellow of the British Academy The honor recognizes Starr’s leading scholarship at the intersection of Chinese Christian theology and literature. divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-07...
YDS profs. Vayntrub and Leppin awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to launch an international collaboration to examine a difficult legacy: how Martin Luther’s anti-Jewish writings helped shape modern academic approaches to interpreting the Bible. buff.ly/vAvcSdU
NEH Grant Supports Faculty-Led Project on Luther’s Legacy in Biblical Studies
Jacqueline Vayntrub and Volker Leppin
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John Hare, Emeritus Noah Porter Professor of Philosophy, gave lectures in Nairobi in July at St. Paul's University, Africa International University, and the University of Nairobi. Two of his lectures explored philosophical themes on the subject of AI and theological education.
If you're around NYC, check out the photo exhibition "Tompkins Trees" by Alicia Fowler '20 M.A.R. at Ninth Street Espresso until Aug 11.
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“As a YDS alum, I am so proud of Dean Sterling's leadership and his message of environmental stewardship. It exemplifies what’s possible when institutions and communities commit to honoring Earth's resources.” - Rev. Luis Perez ’01 MDiv alumni.yale.edu/news/yale-di...
Yale Divinity School Dean Gregory Sterling Inspires with Message of Stewardship at Yale Club of Mid-Hudson Valley
Dean Sterling with Yale Club of the Mid-Hudson Valley 2026
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Today is the last day to help YDS unlock $100,000 for the YDS Annual Fund! Gifts of any size count! You can make your gift online at divinity.yale.edu/challenge
The Yale-Edinburgh World Christianity Conference took place last week in Edinburgh. Professors Kyama Mugambi, Scott Libson and Chloë Starr attended, as well as a number of former students. The conference was run by Alexander Chow and Emma Wild-Wood of Edinburgh University. buff.ly/fITpAkq
Bishop William J. Barber, II and Rev. Wilson-Hartgrove travel to Berlin, Germany, at the end of June for meetings with church leaders and German citizens who are concerned about global authoritarian movements that are degrading the rules-based order put in place after the Holocaust. buff.ly/SCNNmgp
Widerstand: Wie sich Kirchen dem Autoritären entgegenstellen - Spirit and Soul e.V.
In einer Zeit, in der Demokratie und gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt zunehmend unter Druck geraten, lädt dieses Politische Nachtgebet zu einem Abend voller Spiritualität, Hoffnung und Solitarität…
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Seven YDS students took a summer course at Chinese University of Hong Kong with Prof. Tobias Brandner as part of an international exchange program with support from the Latourette fund: Irena Jiang, Lukas Kailimang, David Katibah, Rebecca Park, Noah Senthil, Madison Trice, and Xinghao Wang.
Yale Divinity School Dean Greg Sterling issued the following statement today. divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-06...
A note from Greg Sterling to the YDS community on his service as dean
Yale Divinity School Dean Greg Sterling shared the following message today.
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For a youth minister, there’s no short cut: helping young people to spiritual maturity means spending time with them, hearing their questions or doubts, and letting them take initiative and ownership in the life of the church. I’noli Hall ’13 B.A., ’22 M.Div. buff.ly/P9n4UkI
Connection + Empowerment = Discipleship | Reflections
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Much of the church’s work today happens beyond the shadow of the steeple—it might be solidarity at a street protest, conversation at a yoga class, or a welcome to shy visitors who prefer to linger, for now, at the periphery of the church entrance. JaQuan Beachem ’21 M.Div. buff.ly/wUmjK20
Call and Response: Our Ritual of Resistance and Repair | Reflections
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Houses Of Worship Could Install Ballistic Glass, Metal Detectors Through $5M State Security Grant Program ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/06/10/h...
Houses Of Worship Could Install Ballistic Glass, Metal Detectors Through $5M State Security Grant Program | CT News Junkie
“Everybody of every religion should feel safe and protected practicing their faith at the worship service of their choosing without the fear of being targeted simply for their beliefs,” Lamont said.…
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Watch Dr. Rick Altice, Professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine, discuss the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Moderated by the Rev. Peter D. Thompson '15 M.Div. buff.ly/mAa5vl7
Imagining a World Without HIV | The Forum at St. Bart's
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YDS needs 350 alumni donors to unlock $100,000 for student support! Gifts of any size count! Make your gift here: givetoday.yale.edu/campaigns/67...
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It’s good for the soul (and the intellect, the nerves, and American democracy, too) to try a church that offers different viewpoints in the pulpit and in the pews—a congregation that doesn’t check all the boxes on your wish list. "The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good" buff.ly/Xk8n5MF
The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good | Reflections
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"What could happen if someone is just given an opportunity?" Erik Clemons '26 M.A.R. reflects on 15 years as CEO of ConnCAT, a non-profit organization that offers job training for adults and after-school arts programs for youth. youtu.be/umY3AN9IwbY?...
15 Years of Vision: A Conversation with Erik Clemons
What does it take to build something that lasts — and who do you need around you to do it? To mark Erik Clemons' 15th anniversary as CEO of ConnCAT, we sat down with Mercy A. Quaye, Founder and…
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The task of the church is not political triumph or domination but the hope of bringing divine insight to real-world situations. The aim is to love what God loves. "When Sermons Fail: Protest, Power, and the Loss of Moral Vision" By Melissa Matthes ’09 M.Div. buff.ly/mU3GDO8
When Sermons Fail: Protest, Power, and the Loss of Moral Vision | Reflections
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People of faith are once again raising their voices and putting their bodies on the line as an expression of their deepest Christian values. A question looms with renewed urgency: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? "A Faith You Can See from the Highway" by Kate André buff.ly/tU51Sir
A Faith You Can See from the Highway | Reflections
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Sunday, June 7, 2026 Join Dr. Rick Altice, Professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Medicine, as he discusses the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. stbarts.org/grow/the-for...
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The conventional wisdom says young people are indifferent to matters of faith. Look again. Faith formation is happening in unexpected places. Churches can connect with this spirit if they are paying attention. reflections.yale.edu/article/new-...
In Overlooked Spaces, a Faith Reborn | Reflections
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A group of generous donors has united to offer a $100,000 challenge grant for student financial aid at YDS. To unlock these funds, YDS must secure 350 alumni donors by June 30. Gifts of any size count. givetoday.yale.edu/campaigns/67...
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“My life is really about service. It’s something that my family has always promoted, and it’s a reflection of my faith.” Hear more from alum Elijah Heyward III on his "Mission-Driven Life." forhumanity.yale.edu/news/mission...
For a Mission-Driven Life | For Humanity
As a student at Yale Divinity School, Elijah Heyward III ’07 MAR explored how to have a positive impact. Since graduating, he has continued to work to improve the world and his communities.
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"Churches of tomorrow won’t look like churches of yesterday. But if they are generous in spirit, seek divine presence, and give people courage to face the world, then they are living into their purpose." — Interview with William Goettler in the new issue of Reflections buff.ly/N2j40Am
Living into Purpose | Reflections
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"Most congregations have a more developed story about their past than about their future." —Jeffrey Haggray ’88 M.Div. in an open letter to historic congregations and their pastors, one of many great articles in the new issue of Reflections buff.ly/adSOFjl
An Open Letter to Historic Congregations and Their New Pastors | Reflections
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This alum has shaken the hands of three popes and leads an organization that provides food, housing, health care, and emergency relief to some 16 million Americans. Read our new profile of Kerry Robinson '94 M.A.R.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-05...
For alum Kerry Robinson, overseeing Catholic Charities USA is ‘the fulfillment of my life's vocation’
Kerry Robinson meeting Pope Leo / photo courtesy of Catholic Charities USA
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Happy to see this feature on Gabrielle Thomas, who is soon coming to the Quad as Dean of Berkeley Divinity School and YDS Professor in the Practice of Early Christian, Anglican, and Theological Studies. livingchurch.org/news/news-ep...
Meet Berkeley at Yale’s Next Dean - The Living Church
Gabrielle Thomas: “I would say to my priest, ‘I’m going to do what you do when I grow up.’”
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