Information for Churches and Organisations

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Welcome to CareyLocal!

Learn, grow, and be tranformed – wherever you are!

CareyLocal is an exciting initiative designed to build biblical foundations for church volunteers, ministry and mission leaders, and anyone wanting to grow in their discipleship.

Classes are taught online with one of Carey’s lecturers an evening each week. Form a cohort from your church or organisation (or a combination of churches and organisations).

The course for Semester One of 2024 is Introduction to the Old Testament with Dr Michael Rhodes starting on Wednesday 28 February.

Students will be completing the course for credit and will be required to submit assignments. Some places are available for audit students (no assignments). Talk with Nicola Mountfort regarding availability.

We have a dedicated team to support CareyLocal – we are here for you.

Terms and conditions

A cohort can consist of six or more students from a group of churches. Students must meet the requirements for admission, formally enrol in the course through Carey, and form a class at one church or site for the duration of the course.

How much does it cost?

Fees (credit)

$859 per course per student (including Student Services fee of $50)
Stepping Stone Financial Assistance Scholarships are available for up to 50% of the course fee*

Fees (audit)

$320 per course per student

*See Scholarships for details

If your church or organisation is in a position to contribute to your students’ fees we would love to discuss this option.

What you will provide

A cohort of six or more students to enrol in our CareyLocal course.

A Programme Coordinator to become familiar with the CareyLocal course, promote and administer enrolments for your church or organisation cohort, and liaise with our CareyLocal team.

A Course Facilitator to facilitate the evening courses, including the directed discussions, technology, and any other arrangements. We recommend the Course Facilitator either enrols in the course as part of the group, or has completed the course at Carey previously.

Basic technology (large monitor, microphone, camera, internet access) allowing our lecturers to Zoom in to your classroom and interact on a weekly basis.

What Carey will provide

Great discipleship training
Engaged lecturers
Promotional materials
Support and advice from our CareyLocal team
Academic Support
Tech advice and support

Download CareyLocal Leader Guide

I love CareyLocal because it has opened up our theological college to so many who wouldn’t otherwise have walked through its doors. People of all ages and stages of faith from Baptist churches right across Aotearoa are coming together to open scripture in community guided by expert teaching from Carey’s fantastic lecturing team. In my view, there’s no better way to study the Bible!

Andrew Meek

Leadership Pathway Facilitator - Upper South Baptist Association

CareyLocal Key Dates

during November

Provide Carey with the contact details of your Programme Coordinator and Course Facilitator (if known)

Nov2023-Jan2024

Develop and implement a plan to promote CareyLocal at your church/organisation
Carey can supply marketing collateral to support your efforts

26 Jan

Deadline for signing up your cohort with Carey

2 Feb

Deadline for enrolling students formally for credit at Carey
The CareyLocal team will work to support the programme co-ordinator and cohort through this process

Late enrolments will be considered and we will work to see what alternatives are available (e.g., combining with another cohort) if you are unable to reach the minimum cohort number

14 Feb

Technology test involving Carey tech support, and your Course Facilitator

28 Feb

Introduction to the Old Testament course starts

15 Apr

Study break begins

6 May

Lectures resume this week

17 June

Lectures conclude this week

18 June

Study break begins