“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

The Pacific Theological College (PTC) is delighted to announce the induction into the role of Senior Lecturer in Theology and Ethics Dr Bendanglemla Longkumer on Friday 16th September 2022 Dr. Bendanglemla Longkumer holds a Doctorate of Theology (D.Th) in Theology from South Asia Theological Research Institute (SATHRI), Senate of Serampore College (University). Her research was...Read More

Friday 16th September 2022 was Induction Day at the College where the Rev Dr Epineri Vakadewavosa, Deputy Chair of the College Council and Executive inducted Rev Dr Afereti Uili to be Senior Lecturer in Old Testament & Hebrew Language; Dr Dianne Rayson to be Senior Lecturer in Theology & Ethics; Dr Bendanglemla Longkumer to be...Read More

PRESIDENT RATU WILIAME KATONIVERE OFFICIATED AT THE LAUNCH OF THE SEASON OF CREATION 2022 His Excellency, the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, officiated at the launch of the Season of Creation 2022 at the Pacific Theological Chapel in Nasese today (05/09/22). In his address, President Katonivere said the objective of the Season of Creation was close...Read More

The College has an exhibition booth at the WCC Assembly site in Karlsruhe, Germany. Rev Mark Meacher, the College marketing officer together with our volunteers Freda and Raphael from Germany looking after the tent. We also acknowledge with much appreciation our partner Mission EineWelt who supported the printing of our leaflets/brochures and pull up banners....Read More

The College Principal, Rev. Professor Dr. Upolu Luma Vaai, is a speaker and facilitator at the WCC Global Ecumenical Institute (GETI) held during the assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, gathering 150 students from all over the world for 6 weeks to learn and discuss different ecumenical tracks from Eco-Diakonia, to Healing Memories, Body Politics, Interreligious Dialogue,...Read More

PTC Principal Reverend Professor Dr Upolu Vaai addressed the Indigenous People’s Pre-Assembly at the World Council of Churches meeting this week. He spoke on the topic Indigenous cosmology and restoring wholeness of creation as part of the Pacific church’s alternative to the extractive development narratve and the geonocides and violation of lands, ocean, and human...Read More

Celebrating the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES under the theme: “The role of indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge.” A worship service was held at the College today led by its Principal Rev Professor Dr Upolu Luma Vaai to celebrate women’s contribution to Pasifika communities. Indigenous women play vital...Read More

With Greek and Hebrew in the bag, Houmbouy Wakhejima desired to learn English. She believes the three languages will enable her to become a biblist. A biblist is a bible scholar. So the personnel exchange programme sponsoring students from New Caledonia – Kanaky, West Papua and Maohi Nui to study English in Fiji was an...Read More

‘They call me the Tui Tonga’,’ Tevita Taka remarked, sparking a ripple of laughter in the audience at the Pacific Theological College during an event. He towered over the podium at six-plus feet. Reverend Tevita Tonga Mohenoa Taka from the village of Faleloa on Ha’apai Island in Tonga is a Master of Church History student...Read More