Dr. Marie Ropeti-Apisaloma was born and raised in Samoa. She completed her studies in New Zealand for further education and has held a number of positions in the field of Theological Studies. She completed her Ph.D. at Pacific Theological College and graduated in 2021 and is currently with Parish Ministry in Auckland PCANZ since 2012....Read More

2022 marks the 55th graduation Pacific Theological College. What began in 1965 as a small liberal college in Nasese, Suva, Fiji south of the pacific territory is now a flagship college and premier research institution for theologians. It is an extraordinary graduation that we celebrate in depth and breadth of careers of our two PhD...Read More

New students spent Friday in a retreat focussed on familiarising themselves with the ‘whole of life’ vision of PTC. Principal Reverend Professor Upolu Vaai presented on the topic: “Whole of Life” Vision: A Deep Dive 1, with a focus on PTC history, Graduate Attributes, Whole of Life vision, Ecumenical Focus, and the Contextuality Focus. His...Read More

Thirty-eight-year-old Reverend Tito Tito is a graduate of Kanana Fou Theological College in American Samoa. Born on Savaii Island in Samoa, he migrated to New Zealand as a young boy. There he met his wife and the mother of his two children. Rev. Tito joins PTC as a student of the Masters of Theology programme...Read More

The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna challenged and called for reconnections to nature. He was responding to a sermon by Reverend Professor Upolu Vaai titled ‘Placental Spirituality’ on the occasion of the first Holy Communion Service for the academic year 2023 at the Islanders Missionaries Memories Chapel. PIFS SG Mr Puna...Read More

Thirty-one year old Reverend Asinate Mataitoga of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma is formerly the chaplain of Koro Island High School, in the Lomaviti Province of Fiji. She hails from Ono-i-Lau in Lai Province and is working on her Masters in Theology (Biblical Studies).Read More

Twenty-seven-year-old Tevita Okusi joins PTC from Siaatoutai Theological College in Tonga. Hailing from Tongatapu, Okusi is excited about the work he is going to put in for his Master of Theology – Biblical Studies and socialising with students and the PTC community from different Pacific cultures and contexts.Read More

Today PTC officially welcomed Dr Jetti Oliver, the Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Chancellor in Allahabad, India. Dr Oliver was accompanied by his wife, Professor Dr Indira. Dr Oliver hailed PTC’s transition guided by a ‘whole-of-life’ vision for theological education. In welcoming the Olivers, PTC Principal Rev. Dr Upolu Vaai identified as crucially...Read More

Orientation day opened with PTC Principal Reverend Professor Upolu Vaai introducing PTC, its vision, strategic directions, and plans. Undergraduates, Masters and PhD scholars gathered at the Islanders Missionaries Chapel to first be part of the worship service, followed by the opening of orientation week. General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches, Reverend James Bhagwan,...Read More