自1975年以来，该课程一直在向学生教授犹太教和基督教信仰的历史，神学，伦理学和经文。学生对犹太人和基督徒之间的关系有了批判性认识，并学会解决复杂的宗教，道德和社会问题，以促进正义与和平。毕业生为博士，圣经和宗教研究或宗教与多元文化关系，对话和外交接触的各个方面做好了准备-从教学到普遍管理到神学院。该学位是美国首创，提供学位论文和非学位论文两种选择。论文学生完成36个学分，其中6个是希伯来语课本的阅读。非命题的学生也要完成36个学分，并且必须证明圣经的希伯来语基础知识。
Since 1975, this program has taught students the history, theology, ethics and scriptures of the Jewish and Christian faiths. Students develop a critical awareness of the relationship between Jews and Christians and learn to address complex religious, ethical and social issues to promote justice and peace. Graduates are prepared for doctoral biblical and religious studies, or for any facet of interreligious and multicultural relations, dialogue and diplomatic encounters from teaching to ecumenical administration to seminary. The first of its kind in the United States, this degree offers both a thesis and a non-thesis option.<br><br>The Jewish-Christian Studies program at Seton Hall University presents an alternative to traditional degrees in History or Education, especially for educators aiming to meet New Jersey's mandate for K-12 Holocaust and genocide studies. This program empowers Jewish studies students with specialized knowledge, fostering a deep understanding of Jewish-Christian dynamics that can be directly applied in educational settings. By completing this program for Jewish studies students, educators are well-prepared to deliver informed and impactful lessons in these critical areas of study.