College of Arts and Sciences
About the Endowment

Celebrating 16 years of fostering understanding through education and inter-religious cooperation, the Sister Rose Thering Endowment began in 1993 as a supporting wing of the Department of Jewish-Christian Studies at Seton Hall University. Sister Rose Thering served as endowment administrator, recruiting educators and raising funds to defray tuition costs, until her retirement in 2005. More »
News & Events
Academic Programs and Activities

The Sister Rose Thering Endowment supports the graduate students studying in the Department of Jewish-Christian Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, which offers a comprehensive curriculum leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Jewish-Christian Studies, as well as a Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies.

Courses explore the biblical-traditional sources and the relationship between Jews and Christians through the ages, providing a critical analysis of the values and resources deriving from each group in historical and cultural perspectives.  the program helps educators explore lessons of lasting social significance, countering the destructive power of prejudice, anti-Semitism ethnocentrism and bigotry born of ignorance. It promotes personal and societal benefits of mutual cooperation through understanding.

Board of Trustees and Faculty

The Endowment Board consists of persons of diverse backgrounds dedicated to support Jewish-Christian Studies as an effective means to allay prejudice through inclusive education.  More »

Faculty Associated with the Endowment 

Scholarship Assistance


The Sister Rose Thering Endowment provides tuition assistance funds for educators. Assistance is available for both Master's Degree Program and for non-matriculation graduate status. More »

Contact Us

Sister Rose Thering Endowment
Telephone (973) 761-9006
Fahy Hall Rm. 242
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Contacts for the Endowment

Executive Director:
David Bossman, Ph.D.
Telephone: (973) 761-9770
E-mail: David.Bossman@shu.edu

Endowment Administrator:
Marilyn Zirl
Telephone: (973) 761-9006
E-mail: Marilyn.Zirl@shu.edu

SRTE Newsletter 2009-2010

Sister Rose Thering  

Read how the Sister Rose Thering Endowment is fostering understanding through education and inter-religious cooperation.