Laidlaw College
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Laidlaw College (previously known as the Bible College of New Zealand) is an evangelical Christian theological college based in Auckland, in New Zealand. The college operates two campuses in Auckland (Henderson and Manukau) and one in Christchurch, and offers theology and biblical studies courses by distance. Laidlaw College has also established key partnerships with a number of colleges and churches in New Zealand.[http://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/about-us/partnerships/ Partnerships]
History
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The college began in 1922 as the Bible Training Institute (BTI) under the leadership of Rev. Joseph Kemp, a Baptist preacher and pastor of the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle. In 1972 the institute was renamed the Bible College of New Zealand (BCNZ). In June 2008, BCNZ announced it had merged with MASTERS Institute, a school of education for training primary school teachers. In August 2008, the enlarged college was renamed Laidlaw College in honour of Robert Laidlaw, a founding trustee and longstanding president of the college.[http://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/about-us/our-heritage History]
In 2024, Laidlaw College moved to a new campus at Smythe Road in central Henderson, at the site of the former Waitakere City Council administrative offices. Elim Christian College established a new school at Laidlaw College's former campus.{{cite web|url=https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/h%C5%ABnuku-faqs/ |title=Frequently Asked Questions |publisher=Laidlaw College |access-date=6 April 2024}}
Academics
The college offers tertiary courses in biblical, theological, historical and pastoral studies, as well as professional degrees in teaching and counselling. Laidlaw offers programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors and Masters levels, as well as doctoral supervision. It is the highest ranked non-University research institute in New Zealand.PBRF Performance Based Research Fund
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/ Laidlaw College]
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Category:Seminaries and theological colleges in New Zealand
Category:Evangelical seminaries and theological colleges
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1922
Category:Education in Auckland
Category:Christianity in Auckland