Theological study at Laidlaw is not only for those preparing for professional Christian ministry. It's also for those who are seeking to deepen and integrate their faith into every area of life. At Laidlaw, you'll wrestle with the practical, contextual, cultural, and spiritual outcomes of studying theology, while gaining valuable skills in understanding Scripture and sharing it with others.

Our programmes are flexible - available on campus or online, full-time or part-time, and even one course at a time - so you can tailor your learning to suit your life and calling.

Study Options

Studying Theology at Laidlaw can take many shapes, from Diploma level, to a Bachelors degree, or Postgraduate Study and Research. Check out offerings from Undergraduate to Postgraduate level, or explore your options by theme.

Explore by theme

Not sure which Undergrad or Postgrad programme is best for you? You can explore your options through our Theology themes below:

New Pastoral Leadership Pathways for 2026

At Laidlaw we are serious about training ministry and pastoral leaders for the church.

In 2026 we are releasing a new suite of programmes, combined with a pastoral leadership cohort experience, that are designed for experienced ministry and pastoral leaders - offering flexibility and special entry. To find out more click on the button below.

Are you keen to explore your faith, and grow in Christian leadership? Perhaps you have you just left high school and are wanting to explore God's call on your life?

Our undergraduate programmes are designed to help you explore key theological concepts that will ground your faith and equip you to lead others in their faith. You will walk alongside our experienced lecturers who will give you the tools you need to take your faith out into the world, whatever vocation you choose.

"I began to notice that as we were introduced to each major topic my whole grasp of who God is changed. It was formative.

My love for God and my understanding about who He is, deepened. And I can’t wait to continue exploring."

Isaac MacKezie - Bachelor of Theology Graduate

Our postgraduate programmes seek to nurture and train emerging scholars in a strong scholarly community in which students and established scholars work closely together, each gaining from the engagement of ideas.

"I'm super passionate about kids ministries and youth ministries. So Laidlaw has equipped me as I head into these spaces with children, with youth, to ground myself in something that is theologically sound. Having the opportunity to answer some of their questions that they come up with and know that I have a sound understanding of what they're trying to ask and how my answer is formed."

Charis Allison - Diploma in Christian Studies Graduate

Biblically grounded

Foundational to everything we do at Laidlaw is a commitment to the good news of Jesus as revealed in the Bible. We equip students to engage with Scripture more deeply, and to live out of this story of hope in every area of life.

Integrated and missionally engaged

We are looking for students who want to live out the Gospel in everything they do – in church ministry, professional leadership, academic research, social entrepreneurship, community engagement – and in every other sphere of life. Our programmes are designed to give you the theological and practical tools to integrate faith everywhere, whatever your particular calling.

Lecturers who live what they teach

At Laidlaw you will be taught by brilliant teachers and researchers, many of whom are also serving as pastors, ministers, and Christian leaders across a range of vocations.

Interdenominational and multicultural

Laidlaw is an interdenominational community that serves across New Zealand’s churches. As New Zealand’s largest theological college, you will be immersed in a diverse community of staff and students from many cultures, united by evangelical faith and a common commitment to working out the Gospel in twenty-first century Aotearoa.

Not sure whether Laidlaw is for you?

Become a Student for the Day at either our Henderson or Christchurch campus! This opportunity is available March-May, August-October when the College is in full swing. Outside of these months please feel free to book in a time to meet with one of our staff to discuss your options.