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Hayyim H. Kieval Institute for Jewish - Christian Studies

25th Annual Kieval Institute Colloquium
"Reassessing Josephus."
Dec. 6 and 7, 2009.
Scholars in residence: Dr. Tal Ilan of the Free University of Berlin, and Dr. Steve Mason of York University.
Online registration available.


The Kieval Institute’s programs bring the Franciscan vision of the college to life.

The institute creates a learning atmosphere in which the wealth of human diversity can be celebrated on campus.

The institute provides programming that improves the academic environment for Jewish faculty and students by making research funds available, improving the library's holdings and by bringing major scholars to the campus.

In conjunction with Sodexho food service and the Vaad HaKashruth of the Jewish Community Federation, the institute provides kosher food during their events.

These  programs have created an opportunity for Jews and Christians to meet together to discuss areas of mutual concern, to express their diversity and rejoice in their commonalities.

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MEET The Director

zaasPeter Zaas, Ph. D., was
born in Cleveland, Ohio,
and educated at the
Cleveland College of
Jewish Studies, Oberlin
College, The University
of Chicago, and Duke
University.  At the
University of Chicago he
earned a M.A. and Ph.D.
in the Department of New Testament and
Early Christian Literature, writing his
doctoral dissertation on the communication
of moral language in the letters of Paul. 
After teaching for three years at Hamilton
College, he joined the Religious Studies
faculty at Siena in 1982. He has traveled
the world with Siena College students
bringing his classroom teachings to life.

For additional information about this program
please contact Dr. Peter Zaaz at 518-783-2361 or
zaas@siena.edu