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College Update
In July 2006 the Synod of the Diocese of Nelson approved the establishment of Bishopdale
Theological College, to be based in Nelson, Aotearoa New Zealand. A Board of Trustees
under the chairmanship of Rev Dr Andrew Burgess is working on the implementation
of a vision for a small theological college in which students can study towards
a BCNZ B. Min. degree utilizing teachers and tutors from within the Diocese, and
the distance learning resources of the Laidlaw College (formerly Bible College of NZ). In 2007 a few papers are being offered with a view to a full beginning to the College
in early 2008.
Bishopdale Theological College will be open to students from all churches while
offering Anglican students intending to enter ordained ministry a learning environment
which is distinctively evangelical. Currently such an environment for Anglican ordinands
is not available in Aotearoa NZ.
The Board faces some significant challenges and welcomes support from around the
Diocese, Aotearoa NZ, and the world. In particular it is seeking to raise a capital endowment
totalling NZ$2 million.
Bishopdale Theological College Foundation
A Foundation has been established to assist the College’s Board in funding the mission
of the College. The Foundation is inviting all people in the Diocese to join the
College’s Dollar a Day commitment. Just 200 - 250 people would give us the
equivalent of the interest on $1 million and we don’t want to stop there. For more
information click on this link
Dollar a Day Support Form.
For information about how to contribute to the College,
please email
office@bishopdale.ac.nz
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