Catholic Studies Western University - Canada

Overview

In accordance with the religious identity of King’s University College - Western University - Canada , Catholic Studies provides a substantive treatment of the Roman Catholic Tradition and the necessary competence in the content to be taught in Religious Education Courses in the Catholic School System. The module also meets the Religious Studies admission requirements of the Faculty of Education for the use of Religion as a teaching subject.

Students should consult with the Department during the Spring Counselling period regarding course selection and availability. Some required courses are taught only in alternate years.

Our Mission

King’s is a public Catholic University College engaged in the open pursuit of truth, and the discovery and sharing of knowledge in service to humanity.

 By integrating academic programs rooted in the liberal arts with comprehensive student support, King’s creates an inclusive and empowering space for students by nourishing their capacity for critical thought, articulate expression, creativity, and ethical action.

Statement on Academic Freedom                

• The common good of society depends upon the search for knowledge and its free exposition. Academic freedom is recognized by King's as essential to the life and functioning of the University as an institution of higher learning and as a centre for research and scholarship.
•  Academic freedom does not imply neutrality on the part of the individual. Rather, it is academic freedom that makes commitment possible. 
• The right to academic freedom carries with it the duty to use that freedom in a responsible way in the instruction of students, in the production of scholarly work, and the efficient functioning of the College. All Faculty have a responsibility to promote or at least respect the Catholic identity of the College.