He received his PhD from the University of Oklahoma in 2017. His studies focus on Public Administration, American Politics, International Relations, and mixed methods research. His research interests reside at the intersection of religion and politics. This specifically includes private-public partnerships between faith-based groups and government in disaster response, religious freedom issues in both the domestic and international arenas, and religious influences in ideology and voting behavior. Before attending OU, Jason earned a M.A. in Religious Studies at Missouri State University with an emphasis on religion and society. Prior to pursuing an academic career, Jason previously undertook vocational religious training including studying at seminary.