<p>I received a letter in the mail from King's College telling me that I'm eligible for a presidential scholarship because of test scores, even though my test scores really aren't all that great. But, when I researched I took interest because the curricular suits me really well and I'm one of those people who want to "make a difference" in law. But, I have concerns.
My biggest concern is it being a Christian school. Do you have to be Christian to attend? I know that a lot of colleges were founded on christian beliefs but aren't highly religious. I am not a religious person at all and I'm pretty liberal. (Is this a conservative school?) But, I'm still kind of interested in the idea of my beliefs being challenged and me challenging others. However, would this affect my grades and reputation at this school?
I'm from a very small town in KY, so the idea of studying law in NYC has REALLY got me interested if I have a decent shot at it. Please: Any ideas, advice, or opinions on the school? And, what I should I do about the Christian aspect of it?</p>
<p>Use the “search” function and you’ll find several informative posts on King’s College. It’s very tiny (trying to grow via generous scholarship offers), just recently gained accreditation, is an evangelical Christian school and, per its mission statement, has a “commitment to the truths of Christianity and a biblical worldview.” It’s website states that it’s “offering a philosophically and theologically informed examination of the nation’s (and the world’s) key institutions.” The core curriculum (20 (!) mandated courses) include three centered on Christian beliefs. The new President, Dinesh D’Souza, is a well-known, very conservative author. I doubt you would be encouraged to “challenge others” in that environment. I would expect all your fellow students to be from conservative Christian backgrounds. (Also don’t see how you would be “studying law” there.)</p>
<p>Sarabelle- My son got that letter too, a couple of years ago. All the classes are in the Empire State building, which is almost all offices. From reading about the school, it seemed aggressively Christian.</p>
<p>Also, as MommaJ alluded to- you have to go to graduate school for law, it isn’t an undergraduate degree.</p>
<p>I know, katytibbs. I plan on preparing for law school through a bachelors degree. I’m starting to look at other schools that’s more liberal through this college confidential site. Now that I think about it, I don’t think King’s College would be a good college for me. Thanks for all your help, anyway, though.</p>
<p>I know it’s been forever since you posted this up here but I’m really interested in applying to British colleges and I really want to go to King’s College London. So can you please tell me how did you receive presidential scholarship (your scores?) and I believe you are a citizen of US and I’d also like to know how are the financial aid programs such as grants and scholarships for international students. I’d also like to know how much does it actually cost to live in London. People are saying that it’s better off to go to British colleges because their tuition is much cheaper than that of colleges in US but I wonder what if the tuition is fair enough to afford but the living cost is insanely expensive in London. Can you please tell me about that? I’m a current Junior in high school btw. Thank you! </p>
<p>^it’s not the same King’s College. “King” either refers to the Monarch or to Jesus (“king of kings” for Christians). Therefore there are LOTS of “King’s College” 's.</p>