Study Philosophy & Theology at King's

Wrestle with what it means to "be." Examine and critique ideas as you pursue God, truth, goodness, and beauty. Dig into different forms of reasoning while exploring major developments in the history of Western thought and theology.

Inside this program

Journey Through Human Thought

Together, philosophy and theology teach us what it means to be made in the image of God. Unpack works from pivotal scholars and thought-leaders from throughout the centuries who devoted their lives to a pursuit of truth.

Discover Philosophy and Theology's Relevance Today

Philosophy and theology have developed alongside human civilization, and great intellectuals have always been central to radical social changes. Thoughtfully examine humanity in relation to contemporary topics like political engagement, war and peace, gender and sexuality, and environmental stewardship.

Grow In Faith

Reflect on what scripture and the gospel means for your own life and for all of humanity. By comparing Christianity to other religions and worldviews, you'll discover its most distinct and compelling characteristics.

Think For Yourself

Challenge your assumptions with good questions as you debate perspectives and theories with professors and classmates. We can tell you all about philosophy and theology, but our goal is to prepare you for a lifetime of developing your own beliefs and opinions.

What our Philosophy & Theology profs are up to:

Radicalizing Spirit: The Challenge of Contemporary Quakerism Jeffrey Dudiak Faculty of Arts

Drawing on Quaker history, the Bible, philosophy, and his own experience among Friends, Dudiak advocates thinking the relationship between Quakerism and Christianity in parallel with the relationship Jesus took with respect to Judaism, that is, as an attempt at “fulfillment,” which requires both fidelity and transgression.

Nonviolence: The Revolutionary Way of Jesus Andrew Rillera Faculty of Arts

In a unique narrative approach, Sprinkle begins by looking at how the story of God as a whole portrays violence and war, drawing conclusions that guide the reader through the rest of the book. With urgency and precision, he navigates hard questions and examines key approaches to violence, driving every answer back to Scripture. Ultimately, Sprinkle challenges the church to "walk in a manner worthy of our calling" and shape our lives on the example of Christ.

Faith Negotiating Loyalties: An Exploration of South African Christianity through a Reading of the Theology of H. Richard Niebuhr Stephen W. Martin Faculty of Arts

Faith Negotiating Loyalties draws readers into the world of Christian faith in South Africa and the question of loyalties in the new post-apartheid state. It carries out its investigation in two parts. Part one examines Christian faith and loyalty during the first nation-building exercise following the South African War, positioning the creation and contestation of three Christianities corresponding to three nationalisms, each of which imagined South Africa in a particular way, shaping faith accordingly.

Resurrecting Justice Douglas Harink Faculty of Arts

The theme of justice pervades the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Many turn to Old Testament laws, the prophets, and the life of Jesus to find biblical guidance on justice, but few think of searching the letters of Paul. Readers frequently miss a key source, a writing in which justice is actually the central concern: the book of Romans.

Seeking Stillness or The Sound of Wings: Scholarly and Artistic Comment on Art, Truth, and Society in Honour of Lambert Zuidervaart Michael DeMoor Faculty of Arts

Seeking Stillness or The Sound of Wings pays tribute to Lambert Zuidervaart, one of the most productive Reformational philosophers of the present generation, by picking up the central concerns of his philosophical work—art, truth, and society—and working with the legacy of his published concern to see what more can be understood about our world in light of that legacy.

Facing the Truth: South African Faith Communities and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Stephen W. Martin Faculty of Arts

The unique desire of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to turn its back on revenge and to create a space where deeper processes of "forgiveness, confession, repentance, reparation, and reconciliation can take place" reflects the spirit of some churches and faith communities in South Africa.

Post-Truth? Facts and Faithfulness Jeffrey Dudiak Faculty of Arts

In Post-Truth? Facts and Faithfulness, Jeffrey Dudiak explores the fissures and fractures that vex our so-called “post-truth” era, searching for a deeper, dare we say truer, understanding of the cultural forces that have led North American society to become so polarized.