APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT PROCESS

These instructions are for students who wish to apply for one of the Laidlaw College programmes which is taught at the Bishopdale campus. These include the Level 5 Diploma of Christian Studies (Christian Leadership), Level 5 Diploma of Christian Studies (Theological Studies), Bachelor of Theology, Graduate Certificate in Theology and Graduate Diploma in Theology.

Please note that because these are Laidlaw College programmes offered in collaborative partnership with Bishopdale College, the application system is hosted by Laidlaw College. The Bishopdale College staff will support you through your application as necessary.

STEPS:

  1. Have a read of the Bishopdale-Laidlaw Prospectus (click here)

  2. Contact us (call or email) to have a chat about enrolling and choosing your courses.

  3. If you are applying for the Level 5 NZDipCS(CL), which we run in partnership with Laidlaw College, please complete the Level 5 BTC internship application form, before we ask you to complete the formal Laidlaw College application. We ensure students are suitable to enter internship programmes before they apply for academic entry.

  4. If you are not completing an internship component, or have been accepted as a suitable intern, complete the formal Laidlaw College application process at www.laidlaw.ac.nz/apply/. If you need documents verified, our Director (Simon Terrill) can verify your originals, or you can verify them with a JP or other suitable individual.

  5. Staff from Bishopdale College and Laidlaw College will be in touch with any further requirements for enrolment, and with information you need to know. If you have questions, please contact office@bishopdale.ac.nz in the first instance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  1. Students intending to complete Laidlaw College programmes through Bishopdale College must speak with our staff before enrolling.

  2. More information about Laidlaw College is available at www.laidlaw.ac.nz/apply/. Important information includes:

  3. Students who wish to complete courses offered through Laidlaw College’s distance learning are able to do so, and will be supported by Laidlaw College’s support staff as well as Bishopdale College staff for these courses.