Mark Kiley

Mark Kiley is an Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. His academic career includes a Rotary fellowship in Tubingen, Germany, and archaeological work in Caesarea Maritima, Israel. He holds a Ph.D. in Study of Religion from Harvard University (1983), an M.T.S. in New Testament Studies from Harvard Divinity School (1977), and a B.A. from Boston College (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1975).

Dr. Kiley’s research focuses on intersections between theology, art, and biblical studies. Notable projects include analyzing Nicolas Poussin’s "The Arcadian Shepherds" through a theological lens and examining prayer dynamics in early Christian texts. He has published extensively, including peer-reviewed books on Colossians, early Christian prayer, and gospel dynamics. Recent work includes a presentation on Luke 7’s portrayal of Jesus’ feet at the Catholic Biblical Association (2020).

His teaching spans courses like "Perspectives on Christianity", "Reading the New Testament", and "Christology". He actively serves on the Vincentian Mission Council and contributed to colloquia on Pope Francis’ encyclical "Laudato SI" and Staten Island’s Servant of God Vincent Capododanno MM.

• Awards: Rotary fellowship, Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
• Professional Memberships: Catholic Biblical Association, College Theology Society, Hebrew Bible Colloquium (Columbia)
• Grants & Advising: No explicit grant details provided; no listed advisees.

His interdisciplinary approach bridges biblical exegesis, art analysis, and theological reflection, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly rigor and Vincentian mission principles.