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)

Wife's dream leads to Laidlaw graduate's prize
November 2010

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.

Essay entrants were asked to identify what New Zealand should aspire to as a nation, what leadership we need and what narratives and social and cultural values we should hold on to.

Their answers were thoughtful, intelligent and hopeful, and essay founder Ron Youngman said he was encouraged by the quality of their ideas.

The essay contest was begun in 2009. Mr Youngman, who has had a long history with Laidlaw College, served on the Board of Directors from 1981 – 1991, when it was still Bible College of New Zealand. Over his lifetime he has invested heavily into educational and teacher training endeavours, both in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. He has a particular interest in the preparation of young people to work as primary teachers through the School of Education (formerly MASTERS Institute).

Mr Youngman’s hope is that these essays will challenge the leaders of today to examine some of the key ideas behind government and social policy.

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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)