Partnerships (Local and now, International)
The School of Education has established partnerships with the following learning institutions in the Greater Philadelphia Area:
- Commodore Barry Elementary School in Philadelphia
- Christian Schools in the Greater Philadelphia Area
- Norris Square Project in Philadelphia
- Lamberton School Partnership in Philadelphia
- Eastern Early College High School in Philadelphia
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March 29, 2010
EASTERN UNIVERSITY'S LOEB SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES FIRST INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW ZEALAND'S LAIDLAW COLLEGE
Auckland, New Zealand -- During the week of March 15, 2010, Laidlaw College (Auckland, New Zealand) hosted visitors Harry Gutelius (Associate Dean, Loeb School of Education) and Stephanie MacTavish (Vice President for East Asian Relations) from Eastern University. The purpose of the visit was to finalize an agreement for a student exchange program allowing students from both institutions to experience a semester abroad. This will allow for a great cross-cultural experience for the students as well as facilitating opportunities for further interactions between faculty and staff of Eastern University and Laidlaw College. Discussions were also held about possibilities for exchanges in masters level programs, and these discussions will be ongoing.
Laidlaw College provides a dynamic learning environment for over 1,100 students throughout New Zealand and around the world. Their mission is to equip students and scholars to renew their communities with a faith as intelligent as it is courageous. This takes place in their face-to-face classrooms in Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North. But it also happens in living rooms, small groups, and towns - big and small - through their distance learning and hybrid courses.
Laidlaw's vision is a world shaped by love compelled and informed by the gospel. They've been pursuing this vision for over 86 years through their quality programs.
Laidlaw College was founded in 1922 by Reverend Joseph Kemp and businessman Robert Laidlaw. Originally known as the Bible Training Institute (BTI), the College trained men and women in the Scriptures and theology. In 1972 the Institute was renamed the Bible College of New Zealand (BCNZ). For the past thirty-five years, the College has continued training men and women for work in the fields of pastoral ministry and mission but has also equipped men and women for leadership and service in a broad range of roles across New Zealand society.
Laidlaw College was renamed in August, 2008 to honor one of its founders and carry on his vision. Laidlaw imagined a college that brought theology to the marketplace in order to form leaders passionate about the biblical story, and capable of being successful across all of society.
Both parties greatly enjoyed their time together and were inspired by the possibilities this type of experience would offer their students.
