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The Dean’s Office• King’s College
London founded in 1829 as a religious foundation – a Church of England College
• History of mergers with other institutions
• King’s prides itself on its friendliness, openness and tolerance
• The Dean of King’s has overall responsibility for religious provision in Kings
The Dean of King’s: The Revd Professor Richard Burridge
The Associateship of King’s College London
• Unique to Kings, open to all departments & backgrounds
• The AKC looks at ethics (includes
medical ethics) philosophical theology religious studies Biblical studies
• 3 years, 2 semesters of teaching, with an exam each year
• If you pass you become an Associate of King’s College London (AKC)
Why take the AKC?• A chance to reflect on and discuss the big
questions of meaning and value
• Make the most of your time at King’s and distinguish yourself as a King’s graduate by gaining this unique qualification
• Enhance your CV – the AKC is very attractive to employers
• Networking opportunities AKC Alumni Group AKC Annual Lecture
What last year’s students said...
• ‘I have now completed the final AKC year and will really miss it. It has been a highlight of studying at King’s.’
• ‘This is a true gem! In this modern world to be encouraged to reflect on the matters of ethics, morality, and the cultural sources of what we are is unique. It is fantastically enriching, both for students and staff. Thank you!’
What last year’s students said...
• ‘Fantastic course! It makes me really glad that I came to King’s and I'm pretty sure it helped me get a job!’
• ‘A truly tremendous course which has been a pleasure to study.’
• ‘Loved it!’
The Course
2011-12 Course Units:
Autumn term:The Bible: Literature, Artefact, Scripture
Spring term:Theism and Atheism: Some Philosophical Reflections
Alongside your degree• Attend either a live or recorded
lecture each week• If you miss a lecture, borrow the
DVD from the library• eLearning pages with extra
material • Regular discussion groups and the
AKC Academic Forum each semester
• One 2 hour written exam in spring
• No coursework or extra reading
AKC Timetable• Strand: (live) Mon at 12 noon (S-2.18) Wed repeat at 10.00 (K2.31)
• Waterloo: (recording)Tues at 12 noon (G.73)Wed at 9.00 (G.73)
• Guy’s: (recording)Thurs at 16.00 (NHH)Fri at 9.00 (Gowland)
• Denmark Hill: (recording)Tues at 13.00 (Small Lecture
Theatre, Main Bldg, IoP)Fri at 12 noon (Portakabin
TO.06, IoP Chaplaincy)
Come and see• Come to a couple of AKC
lectures as a taster
• Try one of the AKC discussion groups at different campuses
• Take the opportunity to meet people and think and talk
• Enrol via AKC registration task on OneSpace
The AKC today• Due to popular demand the AKC is
expanding...
• Online resources for all AKC students are being developed and improved
• In October 2011 we begin the Distance Learning pilot scheme, which offers MA students the chance to continue with the AKC after leaving King’s
AKC – Unique to King’s• Enrol on
OneSpace www.kcl.ac.uk/akc
• Contact the AKC Administrator on [email protected]
or 020 78481844
• Enjoy King’s!
The Chaplaincy Team
Alexander
Anna Joan
Tim
Jane
www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Joe
Charlotte