DISCOVER the story of Christianity in Aotearoa New Zealand and ENLIVEN your witness to the Gospel in light of God’s work in this land.

Explore the complex relationships of Christianity, the Māori world and colonialism in New Zealand, and the critical role of the Church in mediating the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840.

Consider how Christian faith and expression have both shaped and been shaped by wider society – including law and government, social and economic issues, the arts and culture.

Be captivated and changed by the marvellous stories, the dynamic relationships, and the events both ugly and beautiful that have formed this land and its peoples.

Be inspired to contextualise the Christian message and lead the Church in light of our history.

TOPICS COVERED

• The spread of Christianity amongst Māori
  
• The Church and te Tiriti o Waitangi-the Treaty of Waitangi
• Christianity, colonisation and the New Zealand wars
• Māori prophetic responses to colonisation including Ringatū, Parihaka and Rātana
• Settler Christianity in the nineteenth century
• Christianity, government and society, and the world wars
• The influence of Christian ideas and theologies on the arts and culture

LECTURER DETAILS

Dr Samuel Carpenter (Ngāti Pākehā/ Ngāi Te Tiriti) is an historian who leads Laidlaw’s Te Rongopai ki Aotearoa Project, which is exploring the multidimensional relationships of Christianity and Māori society. A graduate of the University of Auckland and Massey University, Dr. Carpenter previously worked as an historian for the Waitangi Tribunal and the Office of Treaty Settlements. He provides media commentary on the Treaty of Waitangi and New Zealand historical subjects (see https://nzhistorian.com/) and founded Karuwhā Trust.