About EIDTS
The Ecumenical Institute for Distance Theological Studies is
located in Christchurch and serves church leaders throughout New
Zealand who are seeking to enhance their understanding, skills and
qualifications for ministry.
Its major qualification is the Licentiate in Theology, but it is also possible to study individual papers of interest. For more information see http://www.eidts.ac.nz/about.htm
CHC2052 Reformed (Presbyterian) Studies
Presbyterian Studies is offered as part of the LTh programme alongside other church history subjects, and papers in biblical studies, theology, and pastoral ministry.
John Roxborogh
John was previously senior lecturer in Reformed Studies and the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. As well as being Tutor for this paper, he is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for the Study of Asian Christianity at Trinity Theological College Singapore. He has taught mission studies at Laidlaw College in Auckland and church history and biblical studies in Malaysia. He was earlier in parish ministry in Wellington.
Before training for the ministry John was an electrical engineer. As well as seeking to make Presbyterianism fun, he is interested in archives and mission and the history of Christianity in Southeast Asia. He is married to Jenny and they have four adult children. There is other information on roxborogh.com.