The King’s College “Semester in the City” program provides the opportunity for students from across the nation to study for one semester in New York City.

The King’s College has been in the New York area for over 60 years. In 1999 we moved our campus to the Empire State Building. You will live and study right in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. Our curriculum intentionally integrates the best that NYC has to offer into the student’s educational experience.

The Semester in the City program combines the best of The King’s College with the uniqueness of New York City to create an intense and powerful educational experience.

First, you will take our introduction to New York City course, New York City 101, taught by Dr. Anne Hendershott. The course introduces students to the challenges, opportunities, diversity, and history of New York City.

Second, you will take two classes that focus on the study of the ideas that matter most. The King’s curriculum is built around the disciplines of politics, philosophy, and economics. Each semester courses will be drawn from this core to hone your thinking in these areas. In the fall of 2008, students will study philosophy with world renowned philosopher, Dr. Peter Kreeft and economics with the Bulgarian born economist, Dr. Alex Tokarev.

Last, each semester has a vocational emphasis. The first emphasis we are introducing is journalism which is being led by the editor-in-chief of WORLD magazine, Dr. Marvin Olasky. Dr. Olasky  is also the Provost here at The King’s College. You will study with Dr. Olasky and associates and visit key media companies in NYC. You will also have the chance to meet with some of the leading journalists in NYC for Q & A discussions. You can see a fuller description of the journalism program by clicking here.

Journalism is just the beginning. Other programs that are planned for launch beginning spring of 2009 are business and urban studies.

For more information on enrolling in Semester in the City, please contact: semesterinthecity@tkc.edu.