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‘Beyond the Ivy’: Professor Joel Baden on taking theological education to wider public
YDS Professor Joel Baden discusses launching and leading the Center for Continuing Education at YDS, defends his critical scholarship of the Bible, and critiques what he calls scholarly evangelicalism
Eve Isn’t Evil: A Feminist Perspective on Women in the Bible from Dr. Julie Faith Parker
In this episode, YDS alum Dr. Julie Faith Parker interprets the Bible through a feminist lens reclaiming the biblical figure of Eve as a hero, questioning the common idea that only men authored scri
How the YDS Good Life Center Counters A Toxic Culture of Productivity
YDS Associate Dean for Student Affairs Reverend Vicki Flippin discusses the new Good Life Center at YDS, her previous pastoral role that included sheltering people at risk of deportation, and how Malc
Leading a church for Black lives: Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes
Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes 18 M.Div. and husband, Pastor Andrew Wilkes, discuss launching a Brooklyn-based church committed to Black lives and justice; their co-authored book, Psalms for Black Lives; and
How AI Threatens Religion with Professor John Pittard
YDS Professor John Pittard discusses artificial intelligences impact on religion; reflects theologically on whether future AI robots could connect with God; and argues for a global alliance to regula
How Christianity in Africa is changing global religion
Dr. Kyama Mugambi, Professor of World Christianity at Yale Divinity School, discusses how Christianity in Africa is impacting the global religious landscape, why Christianity in Africa is not a colon
Why Our World Needs ‘Crazy Christians’ with Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church Bishop Michael Curry 78 M.Div. reflects on his fiery sermon on love at the royal wedding, becoming the first person of color to lead the Episcopal
Clergy Wellbeing: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Self-Care
YDS faculty member and former Yale University chaplain Jerry Streets 75 M.Div. discusses the results of his survey on clergy wellbeing, the importance of multi-faith ministry, and lessons learned fro
Living buildings pioneer Jason F. McLennan on YDS Living Village and architecture for the future
Renowned sustainability architect Jason F. McLennan discusses Yale Divinity Schools Living Village complex, the relationship between religion and the environment, and his response to critics of green
The Case for Women in Catholic Church Leadership
Yale Divinity School alumna Kerry Robinson discusses advocating for women in leadership positions in the Catholic Church, offers advice on best practices in the field of fundraising, and shares how a