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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 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)

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

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!’

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!’

6 The Course 2011-12 Course Units: Autumn term: The Bible: Literature, Artefact, Scripture Spring term: Theism and Atheism: Some Philosophical Reflections

7 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

8 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)

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

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 www.kcl.ac.uk/akc Contact the AKC Administrator on akc@kcl.ac.uk akc@kcl.ac.uk or 020 78481844 Enjoy King’s!

12 The Chaplaincy Team Alexander Ann a Joan Tim Jane www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy Joe Charlotte


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