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 Makes US Connection
July 2010

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.

The purpose of the visit was to finalise an agreement for a student exchange programme allowing students from both institutions to experience a semester abroad, starting with the Bachelor of Teaching students. This will allow a great cross-cultural experience for students as well as facilitating opportunities for further interactions between faculty and staff of Eastern University and Laidlaw College. Discussions were also held about possibilities for exchanges in Master’s level programmes, and these discussions will be ongoing.

Eastern University is a Christian university, founded in 1925, that offers comprehensive undergraduate through to doctoral programmes across a broad range of disciplines. International partnerships such as these are vital to the life of any college, and generate fruitful discussions ensuring the programmes being offered are internationally relevant.

Both parties greatly enjoyed their time together and were inspired by the possibilities this type of experience would offer their students.

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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)