Christian Studies

Semester One 2025:

505.515 - Christian Leadership and Mission

Offered in partnership with Laidlaw College and taught through Bishopdale College, this transformative Level 5 course is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to serve effectively in your church and community.

Flexible Learning Tailored to You

  • Online Classes: Learn from anywhere with live, interactive sessions every Wednesday, 6–9 PM on Zoom.

  • Expert Instruction: Semester 1 is led by Alice Kenyua, an inspiring guide in Christian leadership and mission.

  • Study at Your Own Pace: Begin with a single paper (Certificate of Proficiency) and decide later if you want to pursue a full qualification.

More Than Just Classes

  • Weekend Retreats: Experience deeper fellowship and learning during optional block weekends (additional costs apply).

  • Future Opportunities: After completing three single papers, you can seamlessly transition into a recognized qualification like the NZDipCS(TS).

Affordable and Accessible
We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to answering God’s call. Contact us for details on fees and financial assistance options.

Don’t Wait—Start Today
Spaces fill up quickly! Begin your journey now to avoid delays.

Your Path to Enrolment

  1. Register: begin by creating an account with the Laidlaw student portal here: https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/apply/

  2. Apply: Once registered, log in and select "Start New Application."

  3. Programme: Choose Certificate of Proficiency (CoP).

  4. Study Location: Select Distance Learning (even though you’ll study with Bishopdale, this is a necessary step).

  5. Course Selection: Once contacted by Laidlaw, choose 505.515 Christian Leadership and Mission (Distance Learning).

The Bishopdale team will confirm your enrolment and guide you through the next steps.

 

  • Send your enquiries to Archdeacon Gendy Thomson at gendy@anglicanmovement.nz regarding the Diploma of Christian Studies or any of the component papers.

  • Enrolment for the Diploma of Christian Studies is now completed online.

    You can find more information and links to enrolment forms via the St John’s Theological College website here https://www.stjohnscollege.ac.nz/regional-programmes.

    While you can also access the enrolment forms below, we encourage you to first contact Rev. Heidi Nayak (or Rev. Lorna Gray regarding the Priory papers) to guide you through the process.