Fijian Church leaders are calling for greater psycho spiritual/psycho social support for Fijians following the COVID 19 pandemic and a recent spate of Cyclones. Many voiced their concerns about the emotional and psychological wellbeing of Fijians at a Psycho-Social Forum organised in Suva recently by the Institute of Mission and Research of the Pacific Theological...Read More

‘We present this newly renovated chapel to you to be re-consecrated for the worship of God and the service of all people,’ the congregation proclaimed together. ‘And by what name shall this chapel be known?’ asked Deputy Chair of the Pacific Theological College (PTC) Council and Executive Rev. Dr. Epineri Vakadewavosa.  ‘Islander Missionaries Memorial Chapel,’...Read More

‘My dad is Punjabi while mum is Nepalese!’ shared the Pacific Theological College’s Manager Maintenance and Properties.  ‘I’m a mixed breed Indian, hailing from a very strict cultural background but working here at PTC has been an enriching cultural experience.’ ‘There are many cultures here at PTC that have since amazed me. So diverse, different...Read More

A founding member of the Pacific Theological College says there will be no silence on violence in the face of growing statistics of violence against women and children in the Pacific Islands region. Methodist Church of Fiji President Rev. Dr. Epineri Vakadewavosa gave this assurance at a meeting with the World Council of Church committee...Read More

The 58th issue of the Pacific Journal of Theology (PJT) was issued in June, 2020 as part of the 55thAnniversary Celebrations of the College.  The College is producing two issues of the PJT as part of this celebrations.  The recently released issue hosting eight chapters is a much larger volume than the 2019 issue. Leading the...Read More

By Rev. Professor Dr. Upolu Luma Vaai On Friday 17 July, the college celebrated the rededication of its chapel, the centre of its life and wellbeing. In the absence of the Chairperson Rev Dr Leatulagi Faalevao due to covid19 restrictions, the Deputy Chairperson Rev Dr Epineri Vakadewavosa did the honour of rededicating the chapel after...Read More

I’d like to give thanks to God for this space and when you were kind to invite me. I thought of other places and this morning, and that is one of the things you will find out about me, the guidance of God is very clear. Its only this morning I said, why go to...Read More

Seventy-four-year-old Suruj Mati was pleasantly surprised when the team from the World Council of Churches (WCC) arrived on her doorstep in January. ‘Oh, come in!’ she joyfully welcomed them into her home, squinting into their faces, wondering who they were. Suruj Mati The multi-ethnically diverse entourage from Fiji, Africa, Samoa, Europe and Egypt captivated Ms....Read More

Le Folauga, translated as ‘The Journey’ in Samoan is the Pacific Theological College’s first published Year Book. Presenting the Year Book to guests, dignitaries, church leaders, students and the community during the College graduation ceremony in November 2019, Principal Reverend Professor Dr. Upolu Vaai said ….. The Year Book captures the events of the school...Read More

COVID19 forced the closure of the Pacific Theological College late March coinciding with the end of the Semester 1A. Secure control of entry into PTC. However, the start of Semester 1B revolutionised the mode of study from face to face to Moodle, an eLearning platform and through Zoom, a video conferencing tool for efficient remote...Read More