Curriculum specialist staff of the Pacific Theological College are undergoing three days of training in micro qualifications/ credentials with the Pacific Community (SPC) Education Quality and Assessment Program or EQAP. The training helps participants to understand the accreditation of non-awards or courses like short courses. PTC is preparing new learning offerings as part of its...Read More

The College Principal, Rev Professor Upolu Luma Vaai, was invited as one of the speakers for the commemoration of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day held at the Fiji National University. His address was based on four pillars of nation-building he found in Ratu Sukuna’s legacy. Education (for reformation). Leadership (for transformation). Custodianship (for reclamation). And...Read More

This exciting book described as ‘fascinating because there is so much to learn from the different authors who have created a feast to last a lifetime’ by Professor of Education (retired) Konai Holeva Thaman. Launched by Acting Vice Chancellor of the Fiji National University Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba. This an attempt by the Pacific Theological College...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

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

One hundred and twenty-eight students graduated with Certificates, Diplomas, Post-Graduate Diplomas, Masters and PhDs at PTC’s 55th anniversary of the event, held at the Suva Civic Auditorium on November 17. (More photos on PTC Facebook Page)Read More

This week, during our Special Council Meeting, the College launched its PTC Press. This was attended by many dignitaries and guests, including Council members. Rev Professor Dr. Upolu Luma Vaai, the college Principal, highlighted the importance for the Pacific churches to have a press. “First is to publish all research and new thinking that is...Read More

On Monday this week, PTC launched its Institute for Climate Indigenous Knowledge (ICIK), a radical move to address the climate change crisis. According to the college Principal Rev Professor Dr. Upolu Luma Vaai, who introduced to a packed house attended by Excellencies, faith-based leaders, NGOs, Pacific regional institutions, and heads of educational institutions, the important...Read More

This week we held the PTC Special Council in Suva. Church leaders and council members met for three days to discuss the future of the new direction of the College ranging from topics such as curriculum, investments, climate change, press and publications, infrastructures, ecumenism, strategic plan review, and development.Read More

“Today, the decks of the two great canoes are connected. The aligning and the balance we hope to realise soon. We might be sailing in the same or opposite directions, and we might have our own Moana interests and vision. Still, under this MOU, we are reminded that we now have a duty to constantly...Read More