Laidlaw’s School of Theology programmes offer a range of courses during 2023, with on-campus and distance learning options at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

To give you a taster of what our programmes offer, some of our undergrad courses are profiled below. A sample of our postgraduate courses can be found here.

The full timetable is available here.

NIGHT CLASS 

READING THE BIBLE

Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm
Henderson, Manukau, Christchurch Campuses, Distance Learning

This course aims to introduce the broad shape of the biblical story, and show how the Christian gospel is integral to biblical theology. It explores the unity, diversity, and central themes of the Bible to make sense of the relationships between the Bible, theology, and all of life.

BLOCK COURSE

PASTORAL CARE IN COMMUNITY 

Rev. Dr Karen Kemp
23-25 March, 22-24 May
Henderson & Distance Learning

This course explores the topic of leadership with an emphasis on developing quality leaders with safe and sustainable leadership practices. These practices will then be considered for a church context that includes young people. Topics covered in the course include biblical and theological reflection on leadership; personal, spiritual, and communal practices to support effective and sustainable leadership; personal attributes that shape leaders and build teams, and consideration of an indigenous model of leadership from within Aotearoa.

NIGHT CLASSES

ENGAGING THEOLOGY

Dr Myk Habets
Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm
Henderson, Manukau, Christchurch Campuses, Distance Learning

This course aims to introduce systematic theology and teach learners to think theologically. It examines God’s self-revelation, how we can understand that revelation, and why it is foundational for our faith. It then explores the arrangement of this revelation into a set of core beliefs, and their application to everyday living.

INTRODUCTION TO PREACHING

Ps Reuben Munn
Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm
Henderson, Manukau, Christchurch Campuses, Distance Learning

This course helps prepare students to preach biblical sermons that witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Preaching is an event where we participate with the triune God in faithfully proclaiming the Gospel so that people may faithfully respond.

BLOCK COURSE

MAKING DISCIPLES THAT LAST 

Matt & Zara Maslin
16-18 August, 18-20 October
Henderson & Distance Learning

This course explores the key relational aspects of effective youth ministry with an emphasis on developing young people personally and spiritually. Students will gain a deeper understanding of relationships between aspects of youth culture and the discipleship of young people. Topics covered in the course include biblical and theological understandings of discipleship, cultural and personal identity formation, family dynamics, adolescent human development, and appropriate communications and mentoring strategies.

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For further information about our programmes and courses at Laidlaw College, please contact our Admissions Coordinator on 0800 999 777 or [email protected].