Is Yale Divinity School Worth It?
Is Yale Divinity School worth the cost, time, and challenge? An M.Div. graduate evaluates the academics, community, career outcomes, and spiritual formation at YDS.
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Faith, Law, and the Free Society
Faith. Service. Law.
This is where I think out loud about the things that matter most — how faith shapes public life, what the law demands of us, and why community is worth the work.
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Apparent Authority in Agency Law
Apparent authority allows an agent to bind a principal even without actual authorization — if the principal's conduct reasonably led the third party to believe the agent was authorized.
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JASOC: The Complete Guide to Air Force JAG Training
Everything you need to know about JASOC—the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course at Maxwell AFB. Schedule, curriculum, and firsthand tips from a former JAG officer.
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Thoughtful writing at the intersection of faith, public service, and constitutional principles.
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A curated introduction to the ideas and themes I explore most.
Faith and Public Life
Christus Victor
What is Christus Victor? The earliest Christian atonement theory teaches that Christ defeated sin, death, and the devil. Explore the Church Fathers' witness.
Service and Sacrifice
The Army's Direct Commission Course: A Complete Guide
Complete Army DCC guide: fitness standards, packing lists, week-by-week breakdown, and insider tips from a JAG officer who went through the course. Learn what to expect.
Rule of Law and Liberty
Breach of Warranty of Authority
An agent who acts without actual authority breaches the implied warranty of authority and may be personally liable to the third party for resulting damages.
Community and Place
The Inhospitable Table: On Political Hatred and the Death of Civic Courtesy
Governor Sanders was asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant. This essay examines what the Croissanterie incident reveals about political hatred, tolerance, and the slow death of civic life in America.
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Christus Victor
What is Christus Victor? The earliest Christian atonement theory teaches that Christ defeated sin, death, and the devil. Explore the Church Fathers' witness.
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Confessional Ph.D. Programs in New Testament: Evangelical and Catholic Options Honestly Assessed
An honest guide to confessional PhD programs in New Testament studies — Baylor, Wheaton, Fuller, Dallas, Boston College, CUA, Fordham, and Marquette. Faculty, funding, placement ceilings, and trade-offs.
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Inerrancy vs. Infallibility: What's the Difference?
What is the difference between biblical inerrancy and infallibility? A Yale-trained Catholic explores how these two doctrines differ, where they overlap, and why the distinction matters for how we read Scripture.
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Ph.D. Programs in New Testament: An Insider’s Guide to the Top Doctoral Programs
A candid guide to the top PhD programs in New Testament studies. Faculty, funding, placement, and honest drawbacks for Yale, Duke, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and more.
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Yale Divinity School M.Div. Degree Requirements: A Complete Guide (2025 Curriculum)
A complete breakdown of Yale Divinity School's current Master of Divinity degree requirements — the 2025 cohort-based curriculum, prescribed courses, Integrative Seminar, internship, and electives.
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Breach of Warranty of Authority
An agent who acts without actual authority breaches the implied warranty of authority and may be personally liable to the third party for resulting damages.
· 10 min read
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