Laidlaw College

Laidlaw College is a dynamic and vibrant centre of learning committed to training people of influence on behalf of church and society – people who will bring the clarity of grace and wisdom. At Laidlaw College the Gospel story converges with the issues of the world. As one of the South Pacific’s largest tertiary theological institutions, the college offers quality teaching in an inter-denominational, multi-cultural and diverse environment. Laidlaw programmes have a strong academic emphasis combined with practical experience, providing students with truly integrated study options. Students at Laidlaw train to be schoolteachers, counsellors, pastors and workers for Christian organisations. Many students enhance their theological knowledge before returning to a diverse range of occupations and applying the knowledge and skills they have learnt to the workplace.

Laidlaw College was founded in 1922 when Reverend Joseph Kemp established the New Zealand Bible Training Institute in a two-storey house on Auckland's Hopetoun St with an enrolment of nine trainees. In 1961 the College relocated to Henderson, and shortly thereafter became known as the Bible College of New Zealand. Today, Laidlaw College has over 1000 students studying in five schools – education, counselling, theology, mission and ministry, and postgraduate – as well as a Centre for Academic Preparation and Support. Distance learning options are also available.

Postal:

Laidlaw College
Private Bag 93104
Henderson
Waitakere 0650

Phone:
0800 999 777

Fax:
09 836 7801

Website:
www.laidlaw.ac.nz
NZQA Info:
Visit NZQA Website

Email:
admin@laidlaw.ac.nz
Campuses:
Auckland (national office), Christchurch

Programmes:

Master of Theology

Bachelor of Theology

Bachelor of Ministries

Bachelor of Teaching and Worldview Studies

Diploma of Biblical Studies

Diploma in Ministry Internship

Bachelor of Counselling

Graduate Diploma in Theology

Certificate in Preparatory Studies

Doctoral programmes in conjunction with New Zealand universities and the Australian College of Theology (PhD, ThD, DMin)

Laidlaw College Articles

Wife's dream leads to Laidlaw graduate's prize

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jay Lucas, who studied at Laidlaw College in 2009, has won the 2010 Youngman Essay Contest, taking the first prize of $1500 for his imaginative essay appealing for the return of the huia bird to balance the "oversized chicken" of western culture – a concept inspired by a dream his wife had while sleeping.

Laidlaw Makes US Connection

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

During the week of 15 March 2010, Laidlaw College hosted visitors Harry Gutelius (Associate Dean, Loeb School of Education) and Stephanie MacTavish (Vice President for East Asian Relations) from Eastern University in Philadelphia.

Laidlaw College Alumni is new Bishop of Auckland

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ross Bay was ordained as the Anglican Bishop of Auckland on April 17th at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. Ross studied at Laidlaw College (then BCNZ) from 1986 to 1989, obtaining a Bachelor of Theology. The ordination was attended by 1000 people, including dignitaries from throughout New Zealand and the Pacific, as well as Auckland Mayor John Banks and Manukau Mayor Len Brown.

Laidlaw e-Learning Gains International Influence

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Laidlaw College’s new Certificate in Online Tutoring for theological educators began on 2 November 2009 and has given the college’s e-Learning team the opportunity to contribute to international practice.

Postal:	Laidlaw College Private Bag 93104 Henderson Waitakere 0650	Phone:	0800 999 777
Postal:	Laidlaw College Private Bag 93104 Henderson Waitakere 0650	Fax:	09 836 7801
Website:	www.laidlaw.ac.nz	NZQA Info:	Visit NZQA Website
Email:	admin@laidlaw.ac.nz	Campuses:	Auckland (national office), Christchurch
Programmes:	Master of Theology Bachelor of Theology Bachelor of Ministries Bachelor of Teaching and Worldview Studies Diploma of Biblical Studies Diploma in Ministry Internship Bachelor of Counselling Graduate Diploma in Theology Certificate in Preparatory Studies Doctoral programmes in conjunction with New Zealand universities and the Australian College of Theology (PhD, ThD, DMin)