The methodology of the Pasifika philosophies course is based on the saying, “the Toloa takes off but returns to the waters.” This is a dictum that captures the toloa (goose) as a metaphor for a migratory quest of those seeking fresh waters to renew their political, economic, religious, familial, or knowledge endeavors. While the Toloa...Read More

The Principal of the College, Revd. Professor Dr Upolu Luma Vaai started the philosophies stream with two mentoring sessions, “Introducing the Course: Why Pasifika Philosophies” and “Unlocking the Pasifika Philosophical Mind”. He challenged the Toloa participants that “if life in Pasifika is about relationality, grounded on the importance of relationships as the key to knowledge...Read More

Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Fiji National University says the Pasifika Philosophies Course underway at the Jovili Meo Conference Centre of the Pacific Theological College is a unique space. “I don’t think there are spaces like this,” said Professor Nabobo-Baba while mentoring participants of the course on the topic ‘Probing the...Read More

The inspirational, renowned and revered Tongan poet and Professor of Education Konai Helu Thaman reminded Toloa participants of the Pasifika Philosophies Course the importance of critical thinking and poetry. “The English did not invent poetry, it was everywhere! My mother who did not finish high school caused me to look more closely at Tongan indigenous...Read More

‘Without my Kiribati INA, I can be Samoan,’ remarked the Kiribati High Commissioner to Fiji, Mr Tebuai Uaai. Mr Uaai joined PTC’s Kiribati families and the community at large in the memorial service marking the 44th Anniversary of Kiribati as an independent nation. Worship leader Rev. Toobora Tam’atone from Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC) and a...Read More

Renowned scholars in the field of Pasifika and indigenous philosophies and knowledge will facilitate the learning for thirty four students who will participate in the Certificate of Philosophical Competency – Pasifika ‘Whole of Life’ Philosophies, Research, and Development starting July 15 in Suva, Fiji. The two weeks course attracts participants internationally, regionally and locally. The...Read More

The Pacific Theological College through its Institute for Mission and Research with partners is hosting the Vakatabu Conference starting July 31 to August 2 at the Studio 6 Conference Centre in Suva, Fiji. The Vakatabu Conference – “Ask for the Ancient Paths and Walk in it,” will gather local and regional thinkers, doers and voices...Read More

The Global Institute for Theology (GIT) is at the Pacific Theological College undertaking a two-week cultural and historical immersion of Fiji. The GIT is a two-yearly activity of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Acting General Secretary Rev. Dr Hanns Lessing says every two years the WCRC gathers about 40 theology students from its member...Read More