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Australian National University

September 5, 2023
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Potential partnership discussions on areas of need and support ensued this week between the Pacific Theological College and the Australian National University. The heads of the two educational institutions met in Suva earlier this week. Professor Brian P. Schmidt, ANU Vice Chancellor, and Revd. Professor Dr Upolu Vaai spoke about the value of Pasifika knowledge, […]

Principal Hosts Toloa

August 17, 2023
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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 […]

“Introducing the Course: Why Pasifika Philosophies” and “Unlocking the Pasifika Philosophical Mind”

August 17, 2023
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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 […]

Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba

August 17, 2023
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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 […]

Professor Konai Helu Thaman

August 17, 2023
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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 […]

Kiribati 44th Independence Anniversary

July 17, 2023
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‘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 […]

Certificate of Philosophical Competency Course Coordinator

July 11, 2023
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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 […]

Vakatabu Conference

June 23, 2023
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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 […]