“And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.”
Exodus 18:20
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Micah 6:8
A lecture series featuring leading legal scholars whose work explores contemporary and enduring questions at the intersection of law and faith.
Talks and presentations on salient topics delivered by highly respected experts or leaders across a variety of fields.
Lunchtime conversations hosted by visiting scholars, alumni, faculty, and/or the Program’s Theologian-in-Residence on the application of biblical law and Christian principles to individual and global questions.
An annual summer webinar, led by Harvard Law School faculty, reviewing the most recent Supreme Court term and considering interpretations and implications of these rulings.
Faith & Veritas is a triennial gathering across all of Harvard’s school and classes of alumni, faculty, and students who share a belief in the role and power of Christian faith to confront our common societal challenges, to strengthen our shared hopes, and to anchor our deepest aspirations for the future.
In addition to the triennial Faith & Veritas conference, the Program hosts one-day regional events in major cities across the U.S. to foster conversation and connection between alumni, faculty, and students on the role and power of Christian faith in addressing societal challenges.
The Program welcomes Harvard alumni back to campus for Reunions and hosts small gatherings for connection and networking between Harvard’s Christian alumni.
The Harvard Daniel Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Harvard Program on Biblical Law and Christian Legal Studies. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse group of Harvard students who desire to grow in biblical knowledge, gain practical wisdom, and deepen their commitment to serve this generation with God’s transformational love and grace. Named after Daniel in the Old Testament, the Daniel Fellowship is an up to two-year fellowship appointment made available to select Harvard students whose skills, talents, and singular dedication to God distinguish them in their generation, and who are committed to being set apart and trained for a life of faithful leadership with spiritual and intellectual excellence in the profession and industry to which they are called. The fellowship fosters a community where “iron sharpens iron” – providing settings where honest conversations produce humble courage and graceful engagement with old, new, and emerging ideas, whether from the classroom or beyond. Daniel Fellows are characterized by a deep abiding faith in God, courage, faithfulness, and a vision for serving their community.
Students are generally nominated by peers or faculty to apply for a Daniel Fellowship. Following nomination, candidates may be invited to participate in interviews with Program staff, faculty, and alumni to explore their candidacy for the Fellowship.
While nominations are strongly preferred, the Program will also consider students who express interest independently on a case-by-case basis. Interested students should email the Program with their name, field of study, expected graduation year, and a brief paragraph describing why they area strong candidate and why they are drawn to the Fellowship. Daniel Fellows are expected to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and integrity, guided by biblical wisdom.
Daniel Fellows are committed to exploring, refining, and acting on their calling to be redemptive citizens in the world. Each Fellow completes a major capstone project or initiative, focusing their leadership, creativity, and sense of missional purpose to address the pressing questions and challenges facing society, benefiting the Harvard community today and leaving a lasting impact on the world for generations to come.
The Program on Biblical Law and Christian Legal Studies awards four writing prizes each year, with up to two prizes in each of two categories: Christianity & the Law and Jewish Law & Society. Eligible papers must be written during the current academic year in conjunction with a course, seminar, clinic, or as an independent project under faculty supervision or recommendation.
The top two papers in each category receive a $5,000 prize and are recognized in the Harvard Law School commencement program in the year of the author’s graduation. These prizes celebrate outstanding scholarship that engages thoughtfully with the intersection of law, religion, and society.
The Program sponsors and supports a variety of research done by student researchers, Daniel Fellows, and visiting scholars, which is recognized by publications and writing prizes.
The Program’s reading groups offer students a space to engage deeply with critical areas of Christian formation. Discussions focus on worship—how our hearts are shaped; community—how our life together is formed; and world—how our sense of vocation and service is cultivated. Participants wrestle with how God’s grace transforms these dimensions of life through a variety of Christian perspectives.
Books and topics vary each year, and discussions are guided by the Program’s Theologian-in-Residence, Faculty or Visiting Scholars. These reading groups provide an opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and spiritual growth within a vibrant scholarly community.
A weekly gathering for Harvard students, faculty, staff, and scholars to pause, pray, and fellowship together. Participants share in breaking bread, offering thanks, and interceding for the Harvard community, the nation, and the world. This gathering seeks to embody Hebrews 10:24, providing a space where members “spur one another toward love and good works” through shared devotion and reflection.
A weekly practice of reading and listening to the Bible together, encouraging participants to ask questions, reflect deeply, and engage in thoughtful discussion. Scripture in Community meets each week at four Harvard locations: Harvard College, Harvard Law School, Harvard Divinity School, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, fostering connection, insight, and shared exploration across the University.
Christianity & The Common Good (CCG) is a joint initiative of the Harvard Human Flourishing Program and the Program on Biblical Law & Christian Legal Studies. The initiative is a distinctive research and scholarly project for the study of biblical Christianity in contemporary society. CCG establishes intellectual space at Harvard University for sustained academic and scholarly engagement with Biblical and traditional Christian theological literature in an effort to illuminate what constitutes a just society and related conditions for the good life. Exploring historical, theoretical, and theological debates within and across Christian traditions, CCG encourages broad integration and study of biblical texts, theological analyses, and empirical studies of pathways to human flourishing. CCG’s research, teaching, and scholarly engagement activities aim to produce fresh analysis and critical debate on the role and impact of Christianity on the governance, social, and technological problems of our time.
The William J. Stuntz Legacy Project is an undertaking dedicated to honoring the life and work of the late Professor William J. Stuntz (1958-2011), a distinguished and profoundly influential Harvard Law School academic whose scholarship united rigorous legal analysis with a Christian vision of justice, compassion, and mercy. The WSLP was founded by a group of colleagues, friends, and admirers of Professor Stuntz with the view of establishing a comprehensive online repository of his works – both published and unpublished. Explore the WSLP’s rich collection of Professor Stuntz’s books, articles, blog posts, and other materials critiquing the injustices within the American criminal justice system, while advocating for a system mirroring Christian ideals of fairness, dignity, and care for the vulnerable.
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