Carey Baptist College facts for kids
| Type | Private college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1924 |
| Affiliation | Baptist Churches of New Zealand |
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Academic affiliation
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority |
| Principal | Rev. Dr. John Tucker |
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Academic staff
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12 full-time 21 part-time |
| Students | 329 |
| Location |
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36°54′16″S 174°48′31″E / 36.9045°S 174.8086°E |
Carey Baptist College is a special college in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a Bible and theological college. This means it helps train people who want to work for Baptist churches. The college is connected to the Baptist Churches of New Zealand.
A Look Back at Carey College
How the College Started
Carey Baptist College began a long time ago, in 1924. It was first known as the New Zealand Baptist Theological College. The very first classes were held in 1926. Back then, the college mainly taught men how to become ministers for Baptist churches across New Zealand. Its first leader was a man named J.J. North.
Getting a New Name
In 1992, the college got a new name. It became Carey Baptist College. This new name honors a famous English Baptist missionary. His name was William Carey. He was a very important person in the Baptist faith.
