Yale Divinity School, part of Yale University, is one of the oldest and most famous centers of theological training. Although closely aligned with the Episcopal Church, Yale provides a non-denominational and interfaith training. As liberal schools go, Yale is one of the most prestigious.
Basil UK: /ËbÃ¦zÉl/; US: /ËbeÉªzÉl/ (Ocimum basilicum), also called great basil or Saint-Joseph's-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is also called the king of herbs and the royal herb. The name basil comes from Greek Î²Î±ÏÎ¹Î»Î¹ÎºÏÎ½ ÏÏÏÏÎ½ (basilikÃ³n phutÃ³n), royal/kingly plant. Basil is possibly native to India, and has been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years.
The name Basil is widely used; it has 48 derivatives that are used in English and other languages. English derivatives include Basal, Base, Basel, Basey, Basileios, Basilic, Basilides, Basilie, Basino, Bassel, Bazeel, Bazeelius, Brasil, Bresal, Vas (used in Russian too), and Vasily (used in Russian too).he popularity of the name saw a substantial revival in the 19th century, promoted by the plant name, which is derived from the same root word 'basileus' for its excellent medicinal qualities. As a first name, Basil shares the same etymology as Rex, which is from the Latin cognate of the same root word.