Bachelor of Arts in History

at The Kings University Canada

A central task of philosophy is to criticize and examine to discover truth. Philosophy students at King's dig into valid and invalid forms of reasoning, seek to understand major developments in the history of Western political thought, wrestle with the theory of knowledge, and much more.

How do the ethical and aesthetic problems in the environment affect us as humans? How did St. Augustine in Medieval times think about divinity, or the integration faith and reason? What can be gleaned from Nietzsche's discussion of the causes and consequences of Nihilism? These are the kind of questions students ask as they examine the nature of humankind.

Uncovering the intricate and wide-ranging relationships between organisms and their environments is at the heart of studying biology. At King’s, the biology program guides you to a deeper understanding of the complexity of life, in all its forms, so that you will become a better steward of creation.

Through laboratory experience and hands-on research in the field, students in the biology program study wild and wonderful creatures in their natural habitats, and gain insight into the mechanisms of human health and genetics. Biology students at King’s conduct research in the Rocky Mountains, analyze DNA in our biochemistry lab, and study plant life in our campus greenhouse. From human anatomy to molecular biology, King’s biology program digs deep into the inner workings of life in God’s creation.

The Kinesiology minor provides a general introduction into the field of human health science. The program equips students with knowledge and skills pertaining to healthy living and movement. King's Kinesiology program focuses on sports, wellness, coaching, and teaching but is also useful for students who want to dig deeper into anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.

Go beyond the classroom by learning individual and team sports. Understand how to come alongside others to help them lead lives enriched by leisure and activity. In a health-conscious society abundant with misinformation about healthy living, it is important to have accurate facts about physical education and well-being.

Program Highlights

• Understand how anatomy, physiology, fitness and nutrition all play a role in a person's total wellness.
• Gain knowledge and practical skills needed to help others live healthier lifestyles.
• Foster a holistic understanding of humanity and countless factors that contribute to human wellness.
• Participate in hands-on work opportunities or pursue a particular area of interest with practicums and special topics study.
• Dive into sports and the role they play in keeping us healthy and social.
• Learn how fitness, wellness, and health can bring glory to God.

Make a difference in the world by studying a variety of disciplines. The Social Science program will expose students to topics on human health, non-discriminatory economic systems, equitable public policy, various social structures, international relationships, human psychology, and more.

This flexible concentration is excellent preparation for careers in the human services sector, work for social justice agencies, and more. Many students are interested in more than one area of study and find it difficult to choose just one. The Social Science major allows students to adjust their program to areas that interest them most, drawn from economics, political science, sociology, psychology, geography, education, and history.

Program Highlights

• Take the opportunity to incorporate an incredible breadth of courses and interests into your degree with this extremely flexible concentration.
• Expose yourself to a variety of academic disciplines and dig deeper into why society, and our world functions the way that it does.
• Recognize the relationship between theory and real world social phenomena.
• Unpack the causes of chronic social problems (i.e. poverty, inequality, etc.) from different points of view (historical, economic, psychological).
• Discover the concentration as an excellent preparation for many specific fields of study, for instance the Sports and Recreation stream, which prepares you for careers in physical education, kinesiology, and the human body.
• Learn to make decisions that more accurately represent the core principles of your faith, and by extension, bring about a better world for everyone.

Just as other disciplines use instruments to study unseen phenomena, students in the computing science program at King's use computing devices to study aspects of how God structured and organized the universe.

Learn current programming languages (C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP), database design, software engineering, numerical computing, and modelling through lectures and lab work. Develop core skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and algorithm analysis to give you a competitive edge in the world of computing science.

There is a unique joy in creating new programs and code that run smoothly and effectively. King's computing science program gets hands-on with excellent hardware and software labs. Study animation, game design, image processing and embedded images, web application design, and software engineering; get the breadth of experience you need to pursue your career after graduating.

Program Highlights

• Take theory and concepts learned in the classroom and use them to develop your own software and applications.
• Study and apply your skills to unique fields of Computing Science such as graphics and visualization, secure computing, and the development of new software.
• Use algorithmic machines and programs to solve problems, complete basic and complex tasks, and automate tasks too time-consuming for humans to do on their own.
• Discover how computer science has moved the core of our society and provides the means by which information is captured, analyzed, manipulated, shared, and stored.
• Draw from mathematics, logic, engineering, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines to provide insight into the development of new and better technology.

English provides a foundation for reading, analysis, and self-expression. It's essential for accurate, precise communication in all walks of life. We are committed to a Christian worldview: if we want to transform the world, we have to begin by transforming the mind. English teaches you how to read circumstances and people, to place the stories of the day in the wider context of culture's greatest stories. It prepares you to read critically and write clearly with the precision of a scalpel and creativity of an artist.

Business, journalism, political service, public relations, teaching--English lays the foundation for jobs in both public and private sectors. As Percy Bysshe Shelley once argued, poets (and, may we add, English majors) are the "unacknowledged legislators of the world." In other words, stories have power.

King's General Business program is a professional program designed to expose students to a wide breadth of business principles and practices. Students graduate prepared to tackle real-world business challenges and with a wide variety of skills employers are looking for.

Out of the five streams available to students in King's business program, the General Business stream provides the most flexibility. Students are able to choose from any of King's business courses and incorporate more courses from other disciplines. This makes it an excellent choice for students unsure of which direction they plan on proceeding in after graduation. Course selection varies widely depending on a student’s area of interest but may include a global learning experience at one of our partner business schools in Asia, Europe, or Africa.

Cultivate your talents in performance, musicology, aural skills, and more. At King's, you will study the physical aspects of music—including theory and performance techniques—and its aesthetic qualities, as well as answer philosophical questions concerning its nature, origin, and development.

King's Music program guides you to a richer understanding of the role music plays in a well-lived life and engages in the beauty, drama, intellectual rigour, and healing power of western classical music. An equal emphasis is placed on classroom learning and private instrument instruction and you will find countless performance opportunities to hone your craft and do what you love—making music! 

Program Highlights

• Perform in numerous concerts and recitals throughout the course of your program.
• Familiarize yourself with the physical aspects of the art including theory, performance techniques, and music's aesthetic qualities.
• Seek answers to philosophical questions concerning the nature of music, it's origin, and development.
• Take part in choral and instrumental ensemble opportunities.
• Engage in classes consisting of discussions, presentations, and analysis of songs, sounds, and ideas.
• Explore Christianity's influence on the development of music and examine the beauty of music through an informed Christian perspective.

Psychology studies what motivates people to do the things they do and how society affects human thought, learning, and action. Students learn to critically engage assumptions about human nature and understand how these assumptions are important in our modern world and in the light of Christian faith.

Explore cognition and the activities of the mind and examine how physical disorders in the structural and chemical make-up of the brain can lead to behavioural and mental illness challenges. This degree is an excellent choice for those who want to enter professional programs such as law and education.

Program Highlights

• Delve deeper into the human mind. Study distinct topics in psychology such as psychological processes, sensation and perception, child psychology, abnormal psychology and more.
• Apply psychology practically through lab exercises, field trips, and volunteering.
• Participate in field research as part of King's Community Engaged Research program.
• Understand the basic principles of cognitive development.
• Learn how to use psychology to make a difference in the world, and how you can make a difference in psychology.

Cultivate your talents in performance, musicology, aural skills, and more. At King's, you will study the physical aspects of music—including theory and performance techniques—and its aesthetic qualities, as well as answer philosophical questions concerning its nature, origin, and development.

King's Music program guides you to a richer understanding of the role music plays in a well-lived life and engages in the beauty, drama, intellectual rigour, and healing power of western classical music. An equal emphasis is placed on classroom learning and private instrument instruction and you will find countless performance opportunities to hone your craft and do what you love—making music! 

Program Highlights

• Perform in numerous concerts and recitals throughout the course of your program.
• Familiarize yourself with the physical aspects of the art including theory, performance techniques, and music's aesthetic qualities.
• Seek answers to philosophical questions concerning the nature of music, it's origin, and development.
• Take part in choral and instrumental ensemble opportunities.
• Engage in classes consisting of discussions, presentations, and analysis of songs, sounds, and ideas.
• Explore Christianity's influence on the development of music and examine the beauty of music through an informed Christian perspective.