# Be the Light

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**Parent**: https://www.yale.edu/admissions/graduate-professional-schools

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# Be the Light

The world needs the next generation of theological leaders. Join us here.

## Changing the World for Good

- ### [Living Village wins award for ‘visionary’ use of glass](/news/2026-03-09-living-village-wins-award-for-visionary-use-of-glass)

  March 9, 2026
- ### [Joy of Giving: Friends with a common commitment to YDS](/news/2026-03-05-joy-of-giving-friends-with-a-common-commitment-to-yds)

  March 5, 2026
- ### [Alum helps break ‘stained-glass ceiling’ for women in ministry at Black churches](/news/2026-03-02-alum-helps-break-stained-glass-ceiling-for-women-in-ministry-at-black-churches)

  March 2, 2026

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## Inspire Hope

Your experience at Yale Divinity School is one step in a longer journey. Your education and formation will prepare you to go into the world to build communities and make positive change.

## Education for a Purpose

Everyone—students, faculty, and staff—are welcome at YDS as they are. Experience a community that is truly for the world.

- For Today's Church & World

  In this time of upheaval and challenge, you’ll receive knowledge, insight, and inspiration that’s timely—and timeless.
- Inclusively Christian

  Join an ecumenical community that is open to all perspectives.
- World-Class Resources

  Access all of Yale’s rich academic and cultural resources.
- Financially Accessible

  With full-tuition scholarships for all students with need, we’re within financial reach for everyone.

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## Leading the Conversation

You’ll learn from—and alongside—the world’s top theological thinkers. Our diverse faculty are here to prepare the next generation of leaders for the church and the world.

> **It Starts With You**
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> “If what we are offering is not helping folks feel…equipped to inspire hope and action, there should be some soul-searching.”

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Betsy Shirley ’15 M.Div., Editor in Chief, *Sojourners*

## Partners in Learning

Our Partners on the Quad will provide distinctive and dynamic ways for you to prepare for your calling.

- ## [Andover Newton Seminary](https://andovernewton.yale.edu/)
- ## [Berkeley Divinity School](https://berkeleydivinity.yale.edu/)
- ## [Institute of Sacred Music](https://ism.yale.edu/)
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## Stewards of the Earth

It’s our God-given responsibility to protect our one Earth. That’s why we elevate ecotheology in our curriculum, practices, and values. Our Living Village is the largest living-building residential complex on a university campus.

## Get Started

Learn how and when to apply to YDS.

## Connect With YDS

Get your questions answered from our Admissions team.