It was further believed that the Latin (Christian) contributions were being over-shadowed by the incessant warfare of the present contenders for this historical area of the Near East, and that by the presentation of articles, the furtherance of research, and the publication of materials concerning the Latin (Christian) Kingdom of Jerusalem, a new point of view may be obtained.
The society is governed by a the [[Deanof the SDLKJ]], appointed by and answerable to the [[President]] of the Augustan Society.
Membership in the society is open to those who meet the qualifications for one or more classes of membership; Augustan Society membership is ot required.