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

גמר חתימה טובה We wish you a meaningful Yom Kippur.

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

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 · 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 · 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 · 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.

Men in front of a sign for Africa International University

Man behind a lectern in front of a zoom screen.

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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

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 · 07/05/2026

In the run-up to Commencement on May 18, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. We continue today with ArDonna Hamilton '26 M.Div.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-05...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

In the run-up to Commencement on May 18, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. We continue today with Sergio Lopez Palacio '26 M.A.R.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-04...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In the run-up to Commencement on May 18, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. We continue today with Carolyn Streets '26 M.Div.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-04...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In the run-up to Commencement on May 18, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. We continue today with Abby Langford '26 M.Div.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-04...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Just out from Yale Medicine. This story on the work being undertaken by the Medical and Divinity schools to explore the intersection of #spirituality and #mentalhealth. medicine.yale.edu/news-article...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

In the run-up to Commencement on May 18, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. We continue today with Emily Wright '26 M.A.R.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-04...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Congratulations to Spencer Beckman '26 M.Div.! He has been selected for the 2026 programs of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Also a shoutout to incoming M.A.R. student Jake Villanova (currently a Yale med student), who was likewise chosen. buff.ly/kDB01Ja

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Between now and Commencement on May 18, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. We continue today with Austin Goodwin Andrews '26 M.A.R.! divinity.yale.edu/news/2026-04...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Dean Greg Sterling joins Yale Alumni Association Executive Director Alison Cole in the new episode of her "Afternoons with Alison" series! Hear the Dean discuss his priorities, his views on restoring public trust in universities, and his favorite place on the Quad. alumni.yale.edu/news/yale-af...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thanks to all who joined us for today’s admitted students event! Wonderful to have you with us.

The start of the reception for admitted students.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Decisions are out! Congratulations to an incredible new cohort of students!

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

Longtime friends with a common commitment to YDS: Read our new story on alums Jim Waits '61 B.D. and Barbara Brown Taylor ’76 M.Div. and the amazing friendship that began when Dr. Waits hired her to be his assistant at Candler School of Theology in 1978. #WeAreCalled buff.ly/1Psc5Jx

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Just a reminder that there is one week left to submit your application. Learn more at our Admissions and Financial Aid page: buff.ly/6rU3lWc

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Wonderful new art now on display in our Croll Family Entrance Hall. An exhibition titled “Tilt” by Julia Rooney ‘18 M.F.A. using cyanotypes to capture the light in Marquand Chapel. On display through May!

A woman holding chemically infused fabric in front of a window.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Just a reminder that the deadline to apply to Yale Divinity School is just three weeks away on February 1st. Learn more at our website: buff.ly/29kp3E1

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

Applying to YDS for 2026-27? There's still time to finish your application by the January 8 priority deadline. Finish and submit by midnight ET this Thursday! Questions? Send a message to divinity.admissions@yale.edu. divinity.yale.edu/admissions-aid

People sitting in a sunny hallway looking out over the Living Village plaza at Yale Divinity School

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

"Projects like the Living Village at YDS are not only possible now—they are better than conventional construction, healthier to be in, less expensive to operate, more beautiful to behold." —Architecture visionary Jason F. McLennan in Reflections buff.ly/RfVFMXT

People sitting in a sunny hallway of the Living Village looking out the windows.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

November 7 at YDS! Public conversation with the Rev. Matthew Laferty '11 M.Div., Director of the Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome with responsibility for representing the World Methodist Council to the Holy See. 7 p.m., upper Common Room, open to all.

A tall man in priestly garb shaking hands with the pope.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Next Thursday at YDS! Scholar of ancient philosophy David Runia giving the Classics-Divinity Lecture. Dr. Runia's lecture is titled "On the Indestructibility of the Cosmos: Philo of Alexandria’s Most Controversial Work." 5:30 p.m. Niebuhr Hall, reception to follow. Open to all.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Considering seminary or divinity school? We are having an open house for prospective students on October 27. Learn about our offerings, meet faculty, staff, and students, and gain an insider's perspective on YDS. Learn more and start your application process here: buff.ly/KkNstIE

Graphic: Yale Divinity School, Interested in graduate theological education? Discerning a call to ministry? Fall Open House For Prospective Students. Join us for a day of theological exploration and discernment.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Earlier this morning the first student moved into Carol B. Bauer Hall at the Living Village—Karen Phan ‘27 M.A.R. from Plymouth, Mass. Welcome to Karen & all the other students moving today and tomorrow! Learn more about this new regenerative student residence hall. livingvillage.yale.edu

A student with an envelope followed by two men carrying items.

A student holding open a door while the Dean brings in items.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Congratulations to Prov. Braxton Shelley of YDS and ISM! He is appointed to the George Washington Williams Chair, named for the first African American to graduate from Newton Theological Institution (today Andover Newton Seminary at YDS). Read about YDS faculty accomplishments. buff.ly/yeJ4D4E

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Yale Divinity School has received a record number of applications for next fall’s entering class, reflecting the School’s outstanding reputation and advances in financial aid as well as society’s renewed interest in theological education and religious/spiritual formation. buff.ly/AfN1Rf2

A steeple with a clock seen from a low angle.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

YDS Dean Greg Sterling on the election of the new Pope. ====== 🧵

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

They've always had the best name; now they're the best team, too. Congrats to the YDS soccer team the Paracleats, the newly crowned champions of the Yale grad schools IM league! They beat the School of Management 4-1 in Sunday's championship following the5-1 thrashing of Medicine in the semifinal.

A group of grad students in sports wear on a soccer field.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Statement by Teresa Berger, Professor of Liturgical Studies and Thomas E. Golden Jr. Professor of Catholic Theology at YDS/ISM. ===== See thread. 🧵

Screen grab of Pope Leo 14 speaking at a microphone.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

How will the next #pope be chosen? YDS/ISM professor Teresa Berger explains the process in this new "Rose Walk and Talk" prepared by Yale University's communications office. news.yale.edu/2025/04/25/r...

A woman in front of green verdigris gates.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What an honor and thrill to have the great gospel musician Kirk Franklin with us at YDS and the ISM last week!

A group of people posing behind a blue banner with the words "Yale Divinity" on it.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Record number of applications for next fall's entering class! Find out more in this new article at YDS News. divinity.yale.edu/news/record-...

A large brick chapel with steeple. In the foreground a courtyard with two people.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Statement by Dean Greg Sterling. ------ Like many around the world, I am deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis. I am grateful, too, for all he did to advance currents of Christianity that are too seldom seen today... Read the rest of the statement on Facebook: buff.ly/aOgxbMS

Photo of Pope Francis by Jeffrey Bruno, taken at the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Use licensed under Creative Commons.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

As we approach Commencement, YDS is sharing profiles of some of our graduating students. Like Sunny McMillan ’25 M.Div.! ------ 🧵

A woman with long, auburn hair, wearing a Greek cross necklace, smiling.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

To celebrate the holy day, we we share this treasure from the Yale University Art Gallery: a leaf from an Antiphonary depicting the Resurrection and Three Marys at the Tomb. Artist: Master of San Giovanni Fuorcivitas. Happy #Easter! artgallery.yale.edu/collections/...

A page from from an illuminated manuscript Antiphonary depicting the Resurrection and Three Marys at the Tomb and musical notes of a song. Artist: Master of San Giovanni Fuorcivitas.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

In observance of #GoodFriday, we share this etching by Rembrandt, "The Crucifixion," part of the vast collection in the Yale University Art Gallery. Wishing you a blessed and peaceful holy day. artgallery.yale.edu/collections/...

An etching with dark lines on a lighter background, all aged to a sepia. Image shows a crucified Christ with crown of thorns. Around the base of the cross are groups of people. A shadowy figure stands in the middle with back to the viewer. To the right, a woman has collapsed and is being helped, presumably Mary.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

They’re back! The blossoms are coming out on the YDS magnolia tree to make sure we know it’s spring again.

A tall magonlia tree with newly opened white blossoms against a bright blue sky. The tree is in a courtyard of red brick buildings and white mullioned windows.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Kyle Brooks '12 M.Div., '15 M.A.R.! The University of San Diego has appointed him Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies and in the Africana Studies program. jbhe.com/2025/03/thre...

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The Bible Through Art and Artifact III, taught by Julie Faith Parker ’02 S.T.M., ’09 Ph.D. One of the great classes at YDS Summer Study, happening online June 2-6. Open to all! buff.ly/BhZW9P3

A woman in front of a stained glass window showing the story of the Garden of Eden.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

SAVE THE DATE for the Living Village Grand Opening and YDS Convocation and Reunions next fall! Living Village festivities Oct. 6. Convocation Oct. 6-8. Be on the lookout for more details and a registration link in the coming weeks/months.

A aerial photo of a chapel with steeple, red brick buildings, next to new construction building in blue construction wrapping.

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Just in time for #Lent! The brand-new episode of the YDS podcast, featuring an interview with Yale SOM graduate Bryan Enriquez, co-founder of what has become the world's No. 1 religion app, Hallow. buff.ly/96lpt8q

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Yale Divinity School @yaledivinityschool.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Check out the fascinating new exhibit in the Latourette Learning Center in the YDS Library, "Ephemeral Legacies of World Missions." Exhibit runs through May 30. Here's the exhibition description. 🧵

A hand drawn poster with Chinese text showing a man holding a bottle and cup, with a chain around his neck. The chain is held by an anthropomorphic bottle of alcohol with a shake coming out of the neck.

A complex hand drawn poster with chinese text showing a family listening to a man, presumably the father, teaching from a chart. Handwritten english on the bottom of the poster reads "Family worship morning & night".

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