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David P. Deavel

Associate Professor of Theology, University of St. Thomas (Houston)

AMAC Staff Writing since 2022 @davidpdeavel

228

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Oct 18, 2026

Background

David P. Deavel teaches at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. A past Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute, he is a Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative. Follow him on X (Twitter) @davidpdeavel.

Credentials

Areas of expertise

Catholic theology and thoughtConservative political and cultural commentaryJohn Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn studiesEducation and higher education

Credentials

Associate Professor of Theology, University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
Associate Editor, VoegelinView
Senior Contributor, The Imaginative Conservative
2019 Lincoln Fellow, Claremont Institute
Co-editor, 'Solzhenitsyn and American Culture: The Russian Soul in the West' (University of Notre Dame Press, 2020)
Former editor-in-chief, Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture
Writing in Catholic World Report, First Things, National Review, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets

Education

B.A., English and Philosophy — Calvin College
M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Theology — Fordham University

Awards

Acton Institute Novak Award (2013)

Editorial standards

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228 articles

AMAC Yesteryear

The Forgotten Founder Who Forced America’s Leap of Faith

Two hundred fifty years after Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution for independence, his leadership, perseverance, and constitutional vision remain powerful lessons in American citizenship.

Jun 7, 2026

Elections

James Talarico and the Myth of the Moderate Democrat

James Talarico is attempting to rebrand himself as a moderate Texas Democrat, but critics argue his record and past statements reveal a deeply progressive agenda.

May 31, 2026

Faith & Public Life

Our Fallen Heroes Show Us True Civic Friendship

Memorial Day reminds Americans that freedom was preserved through the sacrifice of those who gave their lives out of love for their country and fellow citizens.

May 24, 2026

Faith & Public Life

Be Not Afraid! A Message from Father to Son on Graduation Day

A father reflects on faith, courage, education, and adulthood in a heartfelt letter to his graduating son.

May 17, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Robert Munsch’s Classic Story Of A Mother’s Love Turns 40

A reflection on Mother’s Day, enduring maternal love, and the emotional legacy of Robert Munsch’s beloved classic Love You Forever.

May 10, 2026

Faith & Public Life

Biden Admin’s Anti-Christian Bias Uncovered

A new DOJ report alleges widespread anti-Christian bias under the Biden administration, raising concerns about religious freedom, federal policy, and unequal treatment of believers.

May 3, 2026

Politics

SPLC Divides Us By Keeping Alive the Ghost of White Supremacy

Allegations surrounding the Southern Poverty Law Center raise serious questions about political influence, informants, and the role of activism in shaping public narratives around extremism in America.

Apr 26, 2026

Faith & Public Life

Democrats Pretend to Be on “Team Pope”

An analysis of tensions between Catholic teaching and modern American politics, examining debates over immigration, war, and partisan efforts to influence Catholic voters.

Apr 19, 2026

Faith & Public Life

Leftists Look to Drive Wedge Between Catholics and Protestants

Catholics and Evangelicals have built decades of cooperation around shared moral concerns, but recent controversies and misinformation threaten to divide them at a critical cultural moment.

Apr 12, 2026

Faith & Public Life

The Resurrection of Christian Belief

Despite long-term decline, signs of a Christian revival are emerging as Americans rediscover faith, even as broader cultural trends remain uncertain.

Apr 4, 2026

Faith & Public Life

Estranged Families Walk the Way of the Cross

Family estrangement is rising in modern society, leaving parents and children divided. This reflection connects that pain to the suffering of Christ and offers hope for reconciliation and healing.

Mar 29, 2026