Aaron Saari on Judas Iscariot at Antioch University McGregor

On Saturday, June 7, 2008, School of Liberal and Professional Studies will sponsor a public presentation and discussion by Aaron Saari, Adjunct Professor in the Undergraduate Studies Program at McGregor. Mr. Saari holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology and is completing his Master of Arts degree in English from Xavier University. He will discuss his academic research on the related topics of Judas Iscariot in the Christian Tradition, as well as a consideration of whether suicide is a sin according to biblical texts.

Saari's research was recently presented in a documentary entitled The Secrets of the Twelve Disciples which premiered on Channel Four in the United Kingdom on Easter Sunday. The documentary features him as the expert on Judas Iscariot. He flew to Israel and Galilee in February to film the documentary. The film traces the tradition of each of the Twelve Disciples. In his public presentation, Saari will discuss his research, show relevant sections of the documentary, and lead a public discussion on the topic and the issues raised with the audience.

This presentation should prove to be stimulating and thought provoking and will be held at 6:15 P.M in McGregor's National City Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Antioch University McGregor contributes to the betterment of the individual and the community by fostering academic excellence and providing socially responsive, flexible and innovative education programs for adult learners. McGregor features a wide array of bachelor's degree completion majors, master's programs in conflict resolution, management, education and individualized liberal and professional studies programs. For more information on Antioch University McGregor, go to www.mcgregor.edu.