1. 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
1.Background & ethos today
Kings founded in 1829 as a religious foundation
“so that there would be neither motive nor cause for any parent to inflict upon their offspring the disgrace of education in the infidel and godless college in Gower Street”
Recent history of merges with other institutions most recently UMDS (both religious foundations themselves) to create large multisite college with 2 Chapels and a Chaplaincy with 3 offices which currently has 8 members of staff ( 3 full-time, 5 part-time).
lots of faiths represented in Kings among students and staff and as an institution we encourage tolerance and freedom of religious expression.
The Dean of Kings is overall responsible for religious provision in Kings which falls into 2 major parts: AKC; Religious provision
The Dean of King’s:
The Revd Professor
Richard Burridge

2. 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)
unique to Kings (check they have booklet)
a course to look at Spirituality, morality, ethics, Christian and other religions teachings
3 years 2 semesters of teaching, exam each year and
Letters AKC after your name at the end!
open to people of all faith backgrounds.

3. 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
Students take the AKC for a variety of reasons – primarily because they find it interesting and enjoyable, but also for these reasons...
In today’s climate, an extra for your CV
Skills:
Critical thinking
enquiring mind
listening to the other side of an argument
cultural diversity
discernment
In Future Career:
Doctors to understand cultural/religious background of patients
Lawyers to understand fundamentals of ethics, basis of many UK laws and traditions

4. 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!’
The benefits of the AKC are borne out by our students’ experience – they find it a rare opportunity to reflect on ethics, on religion, on the history of the ideas that have shaped our culture.

5. 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 benefits of the AKC are borne out by our students’ experience – they enjoyed the AKC and they find it an advantage when it comes to finding employment.

6. The Course Autumn term: The Bible: Literature, Artefact, Scripture
Course Units:
Autumn term:
The Bible: Literature, Artefact, Scripture
Spring term:
Theism and Atheism: Some Philosophical Reflections
General AKC lecture titles this year.
2 Units, one per semester – offered by experts in the field:
The Bible – The Dean, Richard Burridge, and six researchers from the department of Theology and Religious Studies.
Theism and Atheism – This unit has been put together by Christopher Hamilton, one of the philosophers of religion in the Theology department, and lectures will be given by other philosophers – some from King’s Theology department, some from King’s philosophy department, and a couple from other universities.

7. Alongside your degree One 2 hour written exam in spring
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
Regular attendance is important but if they miss a lecture they can borrow the DVD on short loan from every College library.
Lecture handouts available on the website after each lecture
eLearning pages with further material from each lecture and link to other websites of interest on the lecture topic.
Discussion groups at Guy’s and IOP
Regular Forum meeting with lecturers - informal, over a drink

8. AKC Timetable Strand: (live) Mon at 12 noon (S-2.18)
Wed repeat at (K2.31)
Waterloo: (recording)
Tues at 12 noon (G.73)
Wed at 9.00 (G.73)
Guy’s: (recording)
Thurs at (NHH)
Fri at 9.00 (Gowland)
Denmark Hill: (recording)
Tues at (Small Lecture Theatre, Main Bldg, IoP)
Fri at 12 noon (Portakabin TO.06, IoP Chaplaincy)
Everyone should be able to attend one of these lecture slots.
If they can’t attend due to timetable clash, contact the Dean’s Office

9. 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
They can attend a few lectures to see if they want to pursue the course.
Talk to 2nd and 3rd years after the lecture
Talk to Laura in the Dean’s Office (or ask Clare, the AKC director, after a lecture)
Enrol via AKC Registration task in your OneSpace Task box

10. 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

11. AKC – Unique to King’s Enrol on OneSpace www.kcl.ac.uk/akc
Contact the AKC Administrator on or
Enjoy King’s!
Enjoy Kings
Explore what you think about important issues
Ask questions
Attend lectures and discussions with
Unique opportunity to mix and study alongside students from all other departments of the entire student body
Enrol via AKC Registration task in your OneSpace Task box
Look at the Website
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12. www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy The Chaplaincy Team Anna Jane Joan Joe Tim
Show this slide and mention the Chaplaincy team
Now go back to the previous slide so they can see the AKC contact details…
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