Category: Yale Religion

The Importance of Sacred Practice with Martin Jean

The Importance of Sacred Practice with Martin Jean

As the Yale Institute of Sacred Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, ISM Director Martin Jean discusses the institute’s past, present and future; how to save the genre of classical music; and what’s lost for humanity if sacred practice declines.
https://divinity.yale.edu/news/importance-sacred-quadcast-interview-martin-jean

‘Beyond the Ivy’: Professor Joel Baden on taking theological education to wider public

‘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.

A transcript of this interview can be found here.

Eve Isn’t Evil: A Feminist Perspective on Women in the Bible from Dr. Julie Faith Parker

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 scripture, and arguing that some of the women in Jesus’ circle are more important than some of the twelve disciples.

For more information and a transcript of this episode: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/eve-isn-t-evil-alum-scholar-challenges-assumptions-about-women-bible

How the YDS Good Life Center Counters A Toxic Culture of Productivity

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 Malcolm X inspired her to pursue a career in ministry.

Leading a church for Black lives: Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes

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 the challenges of being co-ministers and spouses.

How Christianity in Africa is changing global religion

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 ‘colonizer’ religion, and what Christianity has in common with African Traditional Religions.

Why Our World Needs ‘Crazy Christians’ with Bishop Michael Curry

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 Church, and why the world is in need of ‘crazy Christians.’

Clergy Wellbeing: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Self-Care

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 from his long career as a pastor.

Living buildings pioneer Jason F. McLennan on YDS Living Village and architecture for the future

Living buildings pioneer Jason F. McLennan on YDS Living Village and architecture for the future

Renowned sustainability architect Jason F. McLennan discusses Yale Divinity School’s Living Village complex, the relationship between religion and the environment, and his response to critics of green building.