Seton Hall University's Department of Religion, located within this Catholic institution in South Orange, NJ, offers a comprehensive academic exploration of religious traditions, thought, and practice. The curriculum delves into Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christianity alongside major global faiths like Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, emphasizing a comparative and interreligious approach. This study encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of religion's profound influence on human experience, culture, ethics, and society. Offering a BA in Religion and the distinctive MA in Jewish-Christian Studies, the department equips graduates with valuable skills for diverse careers and advanced studies, fostering respect and dialogue across different belief systems.
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Seton Hall University (SHU) is a private Roman Catholic research university in South Orange, New Jersey. Founded in 1856 by then-Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley and named after his aunt, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall consists of 9 schools and colleges and has an undergraduate enrollment of about 5,800 students and a graduate enrollment of about 4,400. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
