Search Theology House’s full catalogue from here. The links below will take you directly to the catalogue using an external page.

Search our catalogue using Anglicat

 

Using our catalogue 

Our collection is included in the John Kinder Library catalogue (Anglicat) at St John’s College in Auckland. This catalogue covers the network of Anglican libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia, and is administered by the team at Kinder Library.

Click here to search the catalogue.

Instructions to help with searching Anglicat can be found here: http://www.kinderlibrary.ac.nz/anglicat-libraries/using-anglicat/

For the simplest searching, choose a Catalogue search then Advanced Search.  This lets you limit your search to a title, author or topic, or to Theology House as the library.  By default the search is across all the libraries.

You are welcome to request items from other libraries in the network, and we will do our best to interloan them for you, but this is not always possible. Normally only items at Bishopdale (Nelson) or Kinder (Auckland) can be posted, but the Kinder Library’s e-books are accessible to all members.

What is in the Theology House Library?

Over 6,000 theological books and other items covering systematic theology, Christianity, Biblical scholarship, philosophy, world religions, biographies, pastoral care, New Zealand history and more. There are useful resources for study, sermon writing and clergy support. A further 1,000+ books owned by the Theology House library are housed in the library at Laidlaw College Christchurch.

The Anglican Resource Centre

This is a collection of ministry resources under Theology House care.  Its focus is towards practical ministry to children, youth and families. It includes resources for Sunday school, study groups, personal spiritual growth, church service planning, prayers and small study group resources. As well as books there are DVDs, CDs, kits and study series.

I’m not Anglican. Can I use these resources?

Yes! We welcome all denominations and non-Christians to make use of these resources. Our name recognises the vision, funding and energy of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Canterbury in establishing and managing these collections.

What are the opening hours?

The library can be visited 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday; whenever the Anglican Centre building is open.

When are staff at the library?

Our library staff are part-time. They are generally here Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am – 2pm. However, library members can check out books anytime using the paper form on our front desk.

What is the loan period?

The loan period is four weeks.  Loans may be renewed for a further four weeks by logging in to your library account via the online catalogue, or emailing the library.  After this, please contact the library. If a book is requested by another borrower you will be asked to return it within three days. Likewise, if you request a book which is on loan, please allow that time for it to be returned.

You can easily renew a loan by emailing our Librarian: library@theologyhouse.ac.nz 

Do you post books?

Yes, we post books throughout Aotearoa. We will do our best to assist you.

• Look up the Theology House catalogue  here.
• Either log in to your account and tick the “Place Reserve” box by the title you want, or email the librarian to request the book(s) at library@theologyhouse.ac.nz .
• Currently we do not charge to post books to you.
• Borrowers are responsible for the return postage. Please take care that the books are wrapped adequately to prevent  damage in the post.
• Any books supplied from another Anglican library must be returned directly to them, not to Theology House.
• Normally only items at Bishopdale (Nelson) or Kinder (Auckland) can be posted, but the Kinder Library’s e-books are accessible to all members.

Do you post books from the Laidlaw College Library in Christchurch?

For Theology House books shelved at Laidlaw College Christchurch we will do our best on a book by book basis. For these books, contact our Librarian at library@theologyhouse.ac.nz, or contact their library directly.

How do I join Theology House library?

Membership is free! Use the form below or come in and sign up. A card can be issued immediately or posted to you. If you live out of town use the form below or you can email the librarian library@theologyhouse.ac.nz

Can I use my Theology House Library card at Laidlaw College?

Your Theology House membership includes the opportunity to join the Laidlaw  College Library in Bryndwr, which houses a selection of our books along with their own large collection. Please contact them to be enrolled and get a card for their library.

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Can I use my Laidlaw College library card at Theology House?

We will set you up with a free Theology House membership and card.

Assistance.

If you would like personal guidance from a member of our (part-time) staff, please ring and make a time to suit. Ph 341 3399 or email library@theologyhouse.ac.nz

Returning Books.

You can return books either by post to PO Box 26, Christchurch, 8140 or drop them into the Library Returns tubs in the ground floor foyer or the library upstairs at Cardale House, 95 Tuam St, Christchurch 8011.

Apply here for a Library Membership: