Building on its centuries-old traditions, Yale Divinity School fulfills a critical role preparing leaders for service in church and world at a time of dramatic shifts in the theological landscape. More than ever, the YDS student body represents a wide range of cultures, ethnicities and faith communities from around the world, taught by faculty eager to accept the educational challenges of an increasingly globalized environment. Outside the classroom, but equally important to the YDS experience, are the deeply inspirational daily chapel services reflecting the great variety of worship traditions that have evolved over the millennia.