Calendar of Events

January 22, 2010

Alliance Francaise, Washington DC.  Book presentation, "The Big Lie--Muslims Hate Christians."

February 3

Georgetown University. Book Presentation to  Center for Christian Muslim Understanding, 12:30

February 23

Kiser's 2002 prize winning Monks of Tibhirine  (French Siloe Prize)  will be the focus of discussion  for the 9th annual Cassiciacum Dialogue  at the Center for Augustinian Study at Merrimack College, North  Andover, MA.

March 16

Director's Breakfast with Andre Bartoli at George Mason University, ICAR; 8:00AM, Arlington campus

April 2

Talk to Muslim Students Association, George Washington
University Marvin Center, Washington DC. 6-8 PM

April 3

Abdelkader as role model for Muslims today: Presentation to Muslim teachers at annual ISNA conference, Westin O'Hare Airport, Chicago.  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

May 12

John Kiser presented the second annual Abd el-Kader essay prize to winners Grace Lau and Ashley Moyna.  Elkader, Iowa.  Poster for this event (pdf)

May 18

Kiser discusses the relevance of Abd el-Kader's spirituality for pastors seeking to develop a new missional theology that is both Christian and humble.  John Wesley Seminary, Washington, DC.

Final Week of May

Kiser's previous book set in Algeria, the Monks of Tibhirine, (and inspiration for Commander of the Faithful) was "the bible" for award winning Cannes film Des Hommes et des Dieux  by director Xavier Beauvois.