Social Justice and Peace Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program committed to experiential education and inspired by the Catholic Social Teaching tradition. It encourages critical reflection on oppression and injustice, locally and globally, and it examines theoretical and practical approaches to justice and peace. It calls students to social action that transforms the world in the interests of human dignity, equality, sustainability, and peace.
Become a socially aware and engaged changemaker in the Social Justice and Peace Studies (SJPS) program. You will explore the root causes of social injustice and violence in our society, community, and world. Discover creative alternatives focused on peace and justice. Alongside academic training, you will have the opportunity for hands-on community and experiential learning. An SJPS degree will prepare you to be an informed, active citizen with the skills to think critically, solve problems, and create a more just and peaceful world. This is your chance to create real change.
Expand your options with a double major. Or start on the pathway to Western Ed – SJPS is one of the King's programs that can get you there.
Program Options
| Area of Study | Honours Specialization | Specialization | Major | Minor | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE STUDIES | |||||
| ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE ETHICS |
Money Matters
Scholarships/Awards
Investigate the generous unlimited and guaranteed entrance scholarships King's offers to domestic and international high school students.
Residence
Explore your options for on-campus accommodations – they're guaranteed for first-year students who apply before June 2.
Potential Career Paths
Career options for SJPS graduates can include the following:
- Human rights advocate
- Policy analyst
- Social worker
- Educator
- Community organizer
- Non-profit sector professional
- Outreach worker
- Lawyer or mediator
What People Are Saying
SJPS provided me with supportive and knowledgeable professors who were both passionate about social justice and also able to help me develop an academic understanding of its historical roots, current issues, and how injustice is perpetuated. This program prepared me to critically reflect and experience my placement at Antler River Rally (ARR) with increased complexity and depth.
My dedication and focus on Indigenous resurgence, self-determination, and sovereignty began in my first term at King's University College.
My studies in Social Justice & Peace Studies and Human Rights challenged me to think critically, engage deeply with the world around me, and pursue work grounded in justice and compassion. I am endlessly grateful for the professors, mentors, friends, and family who encouraged my curiosity and dedication to learning and supported me throughout my academic journey.
Meet Our Faculty - Social Justice and Peace Studies
Dr. Allyson Larkin
Department Chair
Dr. Tee Malleson
Associate Professor
Dr. Megan Shore
Associate Professor
Dr. Mahdi Tourage
Associate Professor
Dr. Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray
Lecturer
Klaire Gain
Assistant Professor (LTA)
Dr. Pietro Pirani
Lecturer
Dr. Julie Young
Lecturer
Dr. Bernard Hammond
Professor Emeritus