Admissions

The Department of Religion requires the following of all graduate degree applicants: 

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• An official transcript from all institutions attended, submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the school.
• Three letters of recommendation sent directly from the reference (the invitations for the recommendations become available on the application's Overview page once the actual application has been submitted).
• A personal statement: In a 750-1000 word essay, please explain how your personal, professional and academic background influenced your decision to pursue your chosen career. How and why will the pursuit of graduate education through the Jewish-Christian Studies program at Seton Hall University assist you in achieving your goals?
• A current resume

Additionally, the department strongly recommends an interview or suitable correspondence with the department chair to determine the objectives of the student in relation to the resources of the department.

Qualified students with proof of a bachelor's degree may take up to 12 credits prior to applying for matriculation status in the degree program.

Normally, applications should be made by July 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester, although they are accepted year-round.

You may also want to visit our campus and learn more about the program.

Financial Aid Information

Click here for a summary of the loan options and graduate assistant-ships that are available for graduate students.

Sister Rose Thering Fund
The Sister Rose Thering Fund was founded in 1993 to provide tuition support for teachers that want to take courses in Jewish-Christian Studies. The program is ideal for teachers of all levels that want to bring greater religious and historical insights back to their classrooms to share with their students. The Jewish-Christian Studies program also helps teachers fulfill the New Jersey mandate requiring Holocaust education in all state schools. Click here to learn more about the scholarship opportunities available through the Sister Rose Thering Fund.

G.I. Bill Yellow Ribbon Program
Eligible veterans and active duty military personnel will receive a considerable contribution toward their tuition from the Veterans Administration and Seton Hall University. To learn more about this program and the eligibility requirements go to the GI Bill Website or contact Garland Foster, a financial aid representative, at garland.foster@shu.edu or (973) 275-2597.