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Jan 4, 2023
King's joins world in mourning Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI
Religious Studies faculty share insights on Benedict’s life and legacy as King’s and the wider Catholic community pay respects to his passing. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Dec 20, 2022
Presenting King's Top News Stories of 2022
The Communications and Media Relations department searched through our archives to highlight some of the top news items from the past year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Oct 28, 2022
Dr. Chau offers reasons behind religious shifts
The latest census data shows a decline in the number of Londoners who identify as Christians. Dr. Carolyn Chau, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, used her expertise to discuss the reasons behind this decline in a London Free Press article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Yenson appointed Associate Academic Dean
Dr. Mark Yenson, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, has been appointed Associate Academic Dean, effective June 15, 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 24, 2022
Dr. Geen on misunderstanding of religious symbols with hate language
Dr. Jonathan Geen, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, lent his expertise to a CBC article on how the banning of the swastika might affect those who use the Hindu swastik symbol for religious expression Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 4, 2022
King's students react to papal apology
The apology by Pope Francis for the role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system turned out to be the culmination of the Truth and Reconciliation and the Catholic Church course, which was profiled by CTV News. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 17, 2021
King's invests $1M in research awards for faculty
King’s establishes $1 million fund to support research initiatives with the creation of the King’s Research Excellence Awards. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 21, 2021
King's looks to possible return of experiential learning opportunities
King’s is looking to return to offering international experiential learning opportunities for students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 20, 2021
King's at Rondine plans for Italy return in 2022
After offering students virtual experiential learning opportunities for the past two years due to the COVID pandemic, students from King’s look forward to returning to Rondine, for an international experiential learning course, in 2022. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 5, 2021
Religious Studies professor discusses faith during COVID-19 with London Free Press
Julius-Kei Kato, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, was featured in an article published in the London Free Press discussing faith and how it can give us hope during the pandemic. "Faith's role is to give us an optimistic attitude to life, an attitude that 'believes' that life is worth living in spite of everything," said Professor Kato. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 1, 2021
Dissertation will explore Christianity and Holocaust
An article in The Catholic Register discusses the research being done by King's alumna Mia Theocharis, ’18 on the role of Christianity played in the Holocaust as she works towards her PhD. Theocharis will build on her research of religion and the Holocaust she began while at King's.
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Jan 8, 2021
Principal's Update - Winter Term
King's Principal Dr. David Malloy updates the King's community on some of the measures taken to welcome the Winter term. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Oct 23, 2020
New video series discusses COVID-19 from a Catholic viewpoint
A new series of videos from the Centre for Advanced Research in Catholic Thought discusses three key Catholic themes of hope, resiliency, and mortality and what they mean when dealing with a pandemic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Oct 7, 2020
Members of the Anti-Racism Working Group announced
Nearly 60 members of the King’s and Brescia communities answered the call. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 26, 2020
Community partner donates to Student Emergency Fund
The Optimist Club of Oakridge Acres donates $500 to the King’s Student Emergency Fund. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 11, 2020
Rome trip brings Religious Studies to life
Religious Studies experiential learning trip to Rome allows students to see first-hand what they have been studying. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 5, 2020
Experiential learning trip leads to Papal Audience
Students taking part in the 2020 Rome and the Christian Tradition experiential learning trip to Italy had an opportunity of a lifetime to shake hands with Pope Francis.
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Feb 13, 2020
Bon Voyage, King's students!
Students from four courses will be embarking on experiential learning trips during Reading Week.
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Jan 24, 2020
Award-winning professor contributes book chapter, credits King's teaching
Dr. Kimberley Baltzer-Jaray, Sessional Instructor for Philosophy, Women’s Studies, and Social Justice & Peace Studies, has contributed a chapter to a new book about a 20th-century philosopher who was “not offering the standard ideas or in the standard way.” Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 23, 2020
Northern reflections on a summer to remember
The Catholic Register has published a story about a three-credit course at King's called Inculturation and Spirituality where students learn about various topics pertaining to the Indigenous people of Canada. Over the past eight years, more than 80 students have completed the program. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Nov 15, 2019
Welcoming partners in Catholic education
The annual meeting of the Catholic Educational Partnership took place at King’s on November 14, 2019. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 8, 2019
King's One helps students pick the right path
King’s new course offers an integrated perspective from six different disciplines each interrogating an urgent global issue. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 21, 2019
Building bridges of understanding during Religious Studies course
King’s students, faculty and alumni will be embarking on an experiential learning trip in Northern Canada as part of Religious Studies - Inculturation and Spirituality studies.
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May 10, 2019
2019 King's Award for Excellence in Teaching announced
Dr. Brian Patton will be honoured for Full-Time Faculty and Dr. Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray will be honoured for Part-Time Faculty. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 2, 2019
King's faculty win research grants from SSHRC
Dr. Thomas Tieku, Dr. Krista Lysack and Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier have won research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
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Apr 17, 2019
Understanding the cultural significance of Notre Dame
Dr. Mark Yenson, Chair of Religious Studies at King's, spoke on CBC's Afternoon Drive about why the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is resonating with people of all faiths. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 15, 2019
Join the circle with King's Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Liz Akiwenzie
King’s Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Liz Akiwenzie invites the King’s community to join the circle and ask any questions they may have about Indigenous traditions, history, and culture. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 1, 2019
Northern classroom opens a new world in Saskatchewan
The Catholic Register has published an article about the Inculturation and Spirituality course being run by Father Michael Bechard in northern Saskatchewan. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 19, 2018
Third edition of King's Cosmos research publication released
The third annual edition of Cosmos magazine continues to highlight the important and exciting research that is engaging teacher-scholars at King’s. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 26, 2018
Religious Studies professor presents at two conferences
Dr. Carolyn Chau of the Department of Religious Studies gave two conference presentations in early June 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 27, 2018
Religious Studies students head North
Students head to Northern Canada for experiential with indigenous communities. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 19, 2018
Religious Studies professor quoted in The Londoner
Dr. Julius-Kei Kato, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at King’s, says that people are moving toward a different kind of spirituality. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 8, 2018
Celebrating Undergraduate Student Research
The King's Undergraduate Research Conference and the King's Undergraduate Research Journal are both examples of great student success on campus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 27, 2018
Alumna receives CBC News scholarship
Angela McInness is one recipient of the 2018 Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship. She graduated from King's in 2015 with a BA Major in English, Minor in World Religions & Cultures.
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Feb 15, 2018
Experiential learning trips set to take off over reading week
King’s students are off to three international destinations as part of their experiential learning courses.
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Feb 1, 2018
Religious Studies Professor discusses Jewish tradition in TV show
Dr. Chaya Halberstam presents at Jewish Studies conference on the Jewish legal tradition in hit show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend".
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Oct 2, 2017
History professor sees parallels between today and the age of Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin
Dr. Robert Ventresca in the Catholic Register on the decline of world wide freedom.
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Jun 29, 2017
Father Michael Bechard heads to Saskatchewan with students
Father Michael Bechard heads to Saskatchewan with students for Annual Experiential Learning Trip.
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Nov 30, 2016
King's graduate helps students through the lessons in life
Religious studies graduate, Stephanie Parniak, is a chaplaincy leader in Sault Ste. Marie. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Sep 2, 2016
King's students and faculty return to Fond du Lac and Pine Channel, Saskatchewan
This two-week pilgrimage is part of the Religious Studies 2351G course. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 8, 2016
King's welcomes Bank of Bermuda scholarship winner
Sydney Blee of Mount Saint Agnes Academy in Bermuda will be coming to King's this fall. She is the winner of the Bank of Bermuda Foundation Joseph C.H. Johnson Nominee Award. Blee will be pursuing a degree in Catholic studies and english literature. Welcome! Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Aug 20, 2015
King's Religious Studies Professor attends Collegium
King’s Religious Studies Professor attends conference on changing face of Catholicism on Catholic campuses across North America Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jul 23, 2015
King's heads to Brazil for 2015 Catholic Studies Department National Education Conference
King's representative Larry Langan, Catholic Studies for Teachers (CST) Professor and Coordinator of Service Learning for CST, attended the 2015 Catholic Studies Department National Education Conference in Brazil. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 8, 2015
King's graduating students receive SSHRC and OGS awards
King’s celebrates the academic accomplishments of ten graduating students who have been honoured the SSHRC award, OGS awards.
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