Laidlaw College
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The Bible College of New Zealand (BCNZ) is an evangelical Bible college in New Zealand. BCNZ offers tertiary courses in biblical, theological, historical and pastoral studies. Some students go on to serve as pastors and missionaries, both full-time and part-time.[1]
The college began in 1922 as the Bible Training Institute (BTI) under the leadership of Rev. Joseph Kemp, a fundamentalist Baptist preacher and pastor of the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle. The College has since grown to become one of the largest tertiary theological institutions in the South Pacific.[2]
In June 2008, BCNZ announced it had acquired 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.[3]
Courses
Courses offered include:[4]
- Diploma of Biblical Studies
- Diploma of Counseling
- Bachelor of Ministries
- Bachelor of Divinity
- Master of Theology
- Graduate Certificate in Theology
- Graduate Diploma in Theology
- Advanced English and Discipleship Certificate
- Certificate of Preparatory Studies
- Certificate of Bible and Ministries (CertBM)
- Certificate of Christian Ministry Studies (CertCMS)
- Certificate of Selected Studies (CertSS)
References
- ^ BCNZ website, accessed 30 May 2007
- ^ BCNZ website: About Bible College of New Zealand, accessed 30 May 2007
- ^ Head of School, School of Education, job listing, MyJobSpace. Accessed 4 August 2008.
- ^ BCNZ website: Qualifications, accessed 30 May 2007
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