Institute for Judaeo-Christian Studies
The Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies, founded in 1953, is primarily a center for research and publication. Its area of study is the Church’s rootedness in Judaism and the relationship between the Church and the Jewish people through the ages. Its work includes an annual series of lectures, study days and conferences.

These are intended to inform the general public about various facets of Christian-Jewish relations. A special lecture in the fall of each year celebrates the memory of Monsignor John M. Oesterreicher, founder of the institute. He was an important collaborator in preparing the statement by the Second Vatican Council on “The Church’s Bond with the Jewish People.”

The institute began a graduate program in Jewish-Christian studies in the fall of 1975. In 1978, the program was incorporated into the College of Arts and Sciences; in 1979, it became a department of the College. The department and institute are thus independent units, even though origin and goal bespeak an intimate relationship.

Sister Rose Thering Endowment for Jewish-Christian Studies
The Sister Rose Thering Endowment began in 1992 as a supporting wing of the Graduate Department of Jewish-Christian Studies at Seton Hall University.  More information »