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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our 2027 application is now live and is accessible online. Start your application today! Priority application deadline - January 8 Standard application deadline - February 1 buff.ly/Ew3oM1n

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Yale Divinity School welcomes applications from applicants all over the world who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited national and international college or university.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yale Divinity School and Chicago Theological Seminary Advance Toward a Historic Affiliation Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) announced today that it has entered into formal negotiations—the first stage of a multi-year approval and transition process. buff.ly/x95CzYG

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Yale Divinity School and Chicago Theological Seminary Advance Toward a Historic Affiliation

Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) has entered into formal negotiations to become the Chicago Theological Institute at Yale Divinity School.

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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“God the Creator”, opening illustration to a stunning 14th-century manuscript known as the Holkham Bible Picture Book. Explore more of its glorious depictions of bible scenes here: publicdomainreview.org/collection/h…

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood, allowing members to receive products derived from blood but maintaining a ban on transfusions of whole blood. buff.ly/qVS0bio

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

גמר חתימה טובה We wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In the latest episode of Quadcast, Hollywood cinema and religion scholar Dr. Richard Lindsay ’04 M.Div. discusses the films that form America’s imagination around the Bible. buff.ly/FMCuwUR

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Silence and Spectacle: How Film Shapes Our Understanding of Scripture with Dr. Richard Lindsay

Richard Lindsay introduces the “Silence and Spectacle” exhibition in the Croll Entrance Hall

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Fall Open House for Prospective Students Monday, October 26 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective of YDS. Register online: buff.ly/umXCTtX

Sterling Divinity Quadrangle at Yale Divinity School

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"We have these White American Jesuses - this is shaping our perception." In the latest Quadcast episode, YDS alum Richard Lindsay joins us to explore how much of our image of Jesus comes from Hollywood. Listen here: buff.ly/XsbyCq9

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The Bible on the Big Screen: Hollywood, Faith, and American Culture

Yale Divinity School alum and cinema scholar Richard Lindsay discusses the history of biblical films in Hollywood - from the influence of the Cold War and American culture on iconic biblical epics to

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Art Exhibition: Silence & Spectacle — Biblical and Religious Movie Posters from the Silent Era to the Golden Age of Hollywood Mon Sep 14, 2026 12:00 pm opening with a presentation from the curators. buff.ly/6cF0Eoz

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us online today at 4:00 PM Eastern for Opening Convocation 2026. vimeo.com/event/6113362

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Opening Convocation 2026

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In “Misquoting Moses,” YDS Professor Joel Baden and co-host Megan Kraege explore the surprising history, authorship, translation, and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. Each week, they bring lively, accessible conversations for anyone curious about the Bible. buff.ly/O1HRVsU

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Misquoting Moses with Joel Baden

Who wrote the Hebrew Bible, when, and why? Why does it contain so many competing perspectives and why do scholars sometimes disagree about what its words ori...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yale Divinity School’s alumni and friends delivered a record-breaking Annual Fund year—$1,032,228.65 from 1,370 donors—helping sustain YDS’s tuition-free model for qualified students. divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-08...

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YDS annual fund hits record goal and sustains tuition-free commitment

It was a record-breaking year for student financial support.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Before The Fall Orientation (BTFO) was blessed today with a visit from Handsome Dan XIX.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We are excited to host an exhibition of rare Biblical movie posters and ephemera spanning decades of Hollywood from the Silent Era to the the Golden Age. The exhibition will be open to the public during the fall semester. divinity.yale.edu/events/2026-...

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Art Exhibition: Silence & Spectacle — Biblical and Religious Movie Posters from the Silent Era to the Golden Age of Hollywood

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Judith Dupré '11 M.Div. discusses architecture and secular ministry on the "Women Living the Questions" Podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

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Judith Dupré: The Architecture of Curiosity

Podcast Episode · Women Living the Questions · August 2 · 28m

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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...

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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NEH Grant Supports Faculty-Led Project on Luther’s Legacy in Biblical Studies

Jacqueline Vayntrub and Volker Leppin

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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.

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Man behind a lectern in front of a zoom screen.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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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About Tompkins Trees — Alicia Fowler Photography

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

“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...

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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

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Connection + Empowerment = Discipleship | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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Call and Response: Our Ritual of Resistance and Repair | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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Imagining a World Without HIV | The Forum at St. Bart's

Dr. Rick Altice, Professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology at the Y...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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

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The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"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?...

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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

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When Sermons Fail: Protest, Power, and the Loss of Moral Vision | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

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A Faith You Can See from the Highway | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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-...

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In Overlooked Spaces, a Faith Reborn | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

“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...

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

"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

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Living into Purpose | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

"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

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An Open Letter to Historic Congregations and Their New Pastors | Reflections

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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...

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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...

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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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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

YDS Professor Yii-Jan Lin discusses the Department of Homeland Security's "calculated provocation" of using scripture and military imagery. www.npr.org/2026/05/26/n...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

After a young adulthood filled with activism, adventure, and divinity school, Jon Heinly ’17 M.Div. now leads fundraising for the Lancaster, Pa., public library while becoming an award-winning storyteller. Read our new piece about this inspiring alum! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-05...

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‘We all need more love and kindness’: Alum builds bridges in a divided time

Jon Heinly at the Lancaster Public Library, where he serves as Director of Donor Advising

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