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Aaron D.

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I'm Aaron, and I'm your one-stop shop for expertise in various humanities fields and beyond. I hold a PhD from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, ThM and MDiv from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and BA from NC State University. I specialize in theology and ethics, and I also work in religion and science, analytic philosophy, and religion and popular culture.

Professionally, I conduct research through Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, teach undergraduates at Brevard...

I'm Aaron, and I'm your one-stop shop for expertise in various humanities fields and beyond. I hold a PhD from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, ThM and MDiv from Union Presbyterian Seminary, and BA from NC State University. I specialize in theology and ethics, and I also work in religion and science, analytic philosophy, and religion and popular culture.

Professionally, I conduct research through Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University, teach undergraduates at Brevard College, and work with folks of all ages through my congregational ministry at Lutheran Church of the Nativity near Asheville, NC. As the author or editor of several scholarly books, writer of 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, and presenter of 30+ papers to audiences across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe, I have an international reputation for academic excellence.

You can find my scholarly articles in publications like the Scottish Journal of Theology, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, and Journal of Analytic Theology, among others, while my general audience writing appears in outlets like Earth & Altar Magazine and the Christian Century. Through all these efforts, I have proved myself as an skilled author, editor, and teacher time and again.

And now, I look forward to helping you hone your own skills and achieve excellence in your work too. If you need assistance developing, formatting, or proofing your writing, I’m here to help. If you want to advance your ability to read carefully, interpret charitably, or think logically, I’m your guy. If you want to become more confident as a speaker, debater, or any other sort of public communicator, I’ve got years of experience to bring to the table.

One of the things I love most about teaching and tutoring is helping students have “aha!” moments. I do this by cultivating highly dialogical environments in which we can pursue our common goal of learning. Both our voices matter when we’re striving for excellence together, so why not share yours with me now?

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Education

North Carolina State University
Religious Studies
Union Presbyterian Seminary
Masters
University of St Andrews
PhD

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ACT English

ACT English

Mastering the skills needed for the ACT's English section is more than just knowing the right vocab or grammar rules. It's about being able to analyze texts, infer meaning from context clues, decipher details when they seem unclear, and more. Through both my master's degrees, PhD, and the extensive research that goes into my scholarly books, articles, and presentations, I've mastered these skills for myself. And through my work with high schoolers, undergraduates, and grad students alike, I've fine-tuned my ability to help you master them too.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

Mastering the skills needed for the ACT's Reading section is more than just knowing the right vocab or grammar rules. It's about being able to analyze texts and understand the words behind the words, the author's intentions, and even yourself as the reader. Through both my master's degrees, PhD, and the extensive research that goes into my scholarly books, articles, and presentations, I've mastered these skills for myself. And through my work with high schoolers, undergraduates, and grad students alike, I've fine-tuned my ability to help you master them too.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

As a Christian theologian, my academic work has always had a strong emphasis on the biblical texts. Throughout my BA, MDiv, ThM, and PhD I have heavily engaged the bible in my coursework, research, and publications. For example, between my BA and MDiv alone I have earned 30+ credit hours studying how to effectively interpret and teach the bible. Further, my coursework in Jewish history, engagement with marginalized approaches to reading the texts, and my experience preaching through the Old and New Testaments in three denominations in two countries all mean that I can bring a diversity of opinions and resources to bear in helping you more deeply understand Christian Scripture.
College Counseling

College Counseling

Through my teaching roles at the University of St Andrews and Brevard College, I have been regularly consulted by undergraduates and graduate students as they discern next steps on their educational journey. My assistance has contributed to admission at institutions like the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, the University of St Andrews, Union Presbyterian Seminary, the University of Aberdeen, and North Carolina State University. I have also helped various students decide whether their interests are best served by transferring to another institution and, if so, which ones might be ideal given their circumstances.
Debate

Debate

Whether you're defending your ideas in a formal, scholarly environment, debating the merits of one course of action over another in the workplace, or arguing for the salary and benefits you really deserve, being able to debate well is a key skill everyone ought to have. Through my degree work (BA, MDiv, ThM, PhD), academic publishing, and giving of 30+ lectures, papers, and seminar talks to audiences across the US, UK, Canada, and EU, I have developed a mastery of scholarly debate. The same goes for professional debate as I've argued for myself, others, and innovative plans in the face of institutional inertia and resistance. If you want to learn how to develop your own skills as a debater in these arenas or others, I'm here to help.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

To write an excellent essay you'll need to know how to effectively structure your thoughts, craft a strong thesis, interact with others' ideas creatively and fairly, engage your audience with your prose, and cite/credit any sources and interlocutors properly. As an expert in the humanities, I've been writing high quality essays for more than a decade in a variety of formats. Academic books, peer-reviewed journal articles, quality book reviews, general audiences pieces, and papers for public presentation all sit squarely within my wheelhouse. What's more, the undergraduates I've taught in both the US and UK have consistently excelled in their essay writing. I look forward to doing the same with you so that your essays reach the pinnacle of what's possible for them!
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have been in managerial/directorial positions for over 7 years and have been responsible for a variety of hiring processes. In that time, I've watched candidates who looked great on paper fall apart in their interviews, and I've seen people who seemed like marginal picks turn out to be the best of the bunch. Using these experiences, I've helped people not only get the jobs they want but negotiate higher salaries, better benefits, and more so that the work they will do will be well-worth doing. If you're ready to get started on the next phase of your career, start a new one, or anything in between, I'm here to get you on the right path.
Legal Writing

Legal Writing

My current research involves various interaction with the philosophy of law, including consideration of common law and civil law approaches to jurisprudence, which has been increasingly cited by others in the development of their own work at the intersection of religion/theology and law. Additionally, my PhD focused on the interaction of theology with health law/policy in the US and UK, and I currently sit on a hospital ethics committee where we regularly consider matters of policy and relevant state/federal statutes (as well as case law).
LSAT

LSAT

Ever noticed that the LSAT mostly hinges on your mastery of logical and philosophical reasoning? Lucky for you, I'm an expert here. My PhD focused on the intersection of theology with health law/policy in the US and UK, and I am well-published in areas engaging exactly the sort of tools you'll need to ace the LSAT. I also conduct research in philosophy of law, including both common law and civil law approaches to jurisprudence.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I've had to write a lot of personal statements through my BA, master's, and PhD admissions processes. Through it all, I've seen firsthand what works and what doesn't, and l have over ten years of experience helping others get into their top choice schools. Students who've worked with me on their personal statements have been admitted to American institutions like the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, and University of Virginia as well as to international ones like the University of St Andrews (Scotland), University of Toronto (Canada), and University of Bern (Switzerland). Whether you're applying to college, professional school (e.g., MD, JD), or graduate school, I look forward to helping you navigate the admissions process like a star.
Proofreading

Proofreading

In addition to the proofing required for my PhD dissertation, master's thesis, and scholarly/general audience writings, I have extensive experience editing the work of others to help make it as polished as possible. Among other things, this experience includes current service as both the founding co-editor of a book series with Cascade Books (Wipf & Stock) and a book review editor for the Journal of Biblical & Theological Studies.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Through my master's degrees, PhD studies, and onward to today I have given 30+ conference papers to audiences ranging from small to ballroom-sized groups in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. These include everything from local working groups to international conferences (e.g., the American Academy of Religion). I am also a regular preacher and have delivered sermons in three denominations between the US and UK over the last 8 years.
Religion

Religion

I have earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religious Studies, Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Theology (ThM), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Divinity. I've presented 30+ research papers in these fields nationally and internationally, published ten peer-reviewed journal articles to date, and am the author or editor of several scholarly books. I have also taught religion/theology to undergraduates at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and Brevard College in North Carolina (where I currently teach).
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

Your thesis can make or break the essay you're writing. Crafting a strong thesis involves developing good analytical skills, knowing how to structure your thoughts effectively, and being able to write in a way that's compelling to your readers. As I've earned my degrees (BA, MDiv, ThM, PhD) and continued onward to publish peer-reviewed research articles and scholarly books, I've honed my own abilities here through over a decade of practice. I also have experience writing articles for more general audiences in publications like Earth & Altar Magazine and the Christian Century, all of which contain compelling theses to capture readers. These experiences have combined so that the high schoolers I've tutored and undergraduates I've taught in both the US and UK have excelled as thesis writers.
Writing

Writing

Producing high quality written works has been crucial throughout my career as a student (BA, MDiv, ThM, PhD) as well as in my rigorous publishing agenda. I am the author or editor of several scholarly books, have published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, 10 academic book reviews, and written for general audiences in outlets like Earth & Altar Magazine and the Christian Century. I also frequently write for public speaking events ranging from academic workshops and conferences (30+ papers across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe) to professional presentations and sermons.

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