Darian David is a 3rd Year Master of Divinity Student specializing in Pastoral Ministry. It was during the course Preaching as a Practice and the Practice of Preaching (PAST 5053) that he was inspired to write the short sermon “The Skin that I’m In”, which he shared with his classmates in the Fall of 2021. Today, we invite you to engage with Darian’s words – listen, be challenged, and be inspired by this emerging leader who is passionate about justice.

Darian David was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He’s currently a third-year student at Acadia Divinity College (ADC) in the Master of Divinity program (MDiv) with a specialization in Pastoral Ministry. Darian graduated in 2019 from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in Sociology and Anthropology and a minor in Writing. He’s a recording-artist who makes Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B music. Darian has a strong desire to bring out the best in himself and those around him, and he’s passionate about relating to – and connect with – people.