Academics
King's is a Catholic College committed to the ongoing creation of a vital academic community animated by a Christian love of learning and the pursuit of Truth. The College strives to foster an environment based on open inquiry, Christian values and service to the larger community.
King’s University College is a Catholic post-secondary institution affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Founded in 1954 by the Diocese of London, King’s now provides three and four year undergraduate degree programs in the liberal arts, social sciences and social work, as well as a master’s degree in social work. The College also offers multi-disciplinary programs that are distinctive yet complementary to the program offerings elsewhere at Western — Management and Organizational Studies (Global Commerce), Childhood and Social Institutions and Social Justice and Peace Studies. Today the College is a community of some 3000 students. It is renowned as a centre of teaching excellence positioned in the top rank of institutions of higher learning in Canada for the quality of its teaching faculty. Not only do its faculty teach remarkably well, but their scholarship continues to enhance King’s reputation as one of Canada’s first-class liberal arts colleges. Our students are supported in their academic endeavours by a full range of student development and personal counselling services. At King’s, we believe that a well-rounded university education must include the opportunity for reflection on spiritual and social issues. The College’s philosophy rooted in the Catholic vision of life, emphasizes the value of each person and social justice. We encourage students to ask profound questions and to exercise their convictions freely and responsibly.
A university education should include active engagement in the life of the College outside the classroom. The culture of King’s encourages intensive interaction between students and faculty and staff. Beyond the King’s campus, through its affiliation with The University of Western Ontario, our students also have access to the resources and excitement of a world-class university. In short, King’s University College offers its students the best of both worlds — the opportunity for intellectual and personal growth at a small liberal arts college within a large, prestigious university.
