Yale Divinity School

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Yale Divinity School
TypePrivate
Established1822
DeanGregory E. Sterling
Location
New Haven
,
Connecticut
,
United States
CampusUrban
WebsiteYale Divinity School


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Yale Divinity School (YDS) is a professional school of Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut. It was founded in 1822 and is one of the oldest divinity schools in the United States. The school offers a variety of degree programs, including the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), and Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.).

History[edit | edit source]

Yale Divinity School traces its roots back to the establishment of the Yale College in 1701, which was originally founded to educate Congregationalist ministers. The formal establishment of the Divinity School occurred in 1822, making it one of the earliest institutions dedicated to theological education in the United States.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Yale Divinity School offers several degree programs:

The school is known for its ecumenical approach, welcoming students from a variety of Christian denominations and other religious traditions.

Campus[edit | edit source]

The Yale Divinity School campus is located on Sterling Divinity Quadrangle, which includes several historic buildings such as Marquand Chapel, Sterling Divinity Library, and the Berkeley Divinity School.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Yale Divinity School has produced many notable alumni, including:

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