One way NSA encourages students to think more deeply is through a weekly college gathering on Fridays called Disputatio. The word ‘disputatio’ is Latin for discussion, debate, or argument. This name reflects the core of this academic event where the entire college–students and faculty—listen to and interact with leading Christian scholars across various academic disciplines.

On August 29, 2025, Dr. David Talcott will deliver his disputatio to the students of NSA and the public at The Nuart Theatre (516 S Main St) in downtown Moscow from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Talcott is a Fellow of Philosophy and the Graduate Dean of the college. He joined the faculty in 2023, having taught at The King's College (NY) for twelve years, first as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and then as an Associate Professor of Philosophy. He teaches the junior-year philosophy colloquia, covering the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present. His research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Plato, though he also works on a range of ethical topics. His publications have appeared in numerous outlets, including Public Discourse, Eikon: A Journal of Biblical Anthropology, Human Life Review, and First Things online. He has presented papers at meetings of the Society of Christian Philosophers, the Evangelical Philosophical Society, the Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy, and the Academy of Arts and Letters. His most recent book is Plato, published by P&R Publishing. 

Dr. Talcott and his wife, Anna, have seven children: three sons and four daughters. While living on the East Coast, he served as a Ruling Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church of Millburn and Short Hills (PCA), including a 2-year stint as moderator of the West Hudson Presbytery of the PCA. From 2014-2016, he was a member of the Board of Education of Boonton, NJ.