King's University College, University of Western Ontario
King's University College (commonly shortened to King's College or simply King's) is an affiliated university college of the University of Western Ontario located in London, Ontario, Canada. It is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts college. Originally named Christ the King College, the school was founded to provide the all-male seminary with education in the liberal arts. The school was founded in 1954 and first began holding classes in 1955. King's is the largest affiliated college of the University of Western Ontario and enrolls 3,500 students.
Coat of arms of King's University College | |
Former names | Christ the King College (1954–1966) King's College (1966–2004) King's University College (2004–present) |
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| Motto | Christus Via Veritas Et Vita |
Motto in English | Christ is the Way the Truth and the Life |
| Type | Affiliated college |
| Established | 1954 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliations | |
| Principal | David C. Malloy |
Academic staff | 173 |
| Undergraduates | 3,749 |
| Postgraduates | 59 |
| Location | London , Ontario , Canada 43°0′42″N 81°15′27″W |
| Campus | Urban/suburban |
| Colours | Gold & green |
| Website | www |
It is affiliated with St. Peter's Seminary and the University of Western Ontario. The university college offers programs in arts, social science, childhood and social institutions, management and organizational studies, social justice and peace studies, social work, and theology through its affiliation with St. Peter's Seminary.