Kaliloa (Facilitators of Learning)
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Biblical Studies
In July 2022, I was appointed Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies (Hebrew Bible/OT and Hebrew Language) and HOD of the Biblical Studies department at the Pacific Theological College in Suva Fiji. The PTC Council in Lifou New Caledonia in November 2023, endorsed my promotion to the position of Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/OT and Hebrew Language at the Pacific Theological College.
Contacts:
Afereti Uili
Assoc. Prof. and Head of Biblical Discipline
Dr. Supongmayang Longkumer is an esteemed educator with over a decade of teaching and supervision experience and has dedicated six years to serving as Academic Dean. He officially joined the Pacific Theological College in July 2023. As a distinguished holder and practitioner of indigenous knowledge from the Ao Community in Nagaland, he brings a rich background as an indigenous hermeneuticist and apocalyptic interpreter. Currently, he holds the position of senior lecturer in New Testament studies.
Contacts:
Supongmayang Longkumer
Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Greek
Theology & Ethics
Faafetai Aiava is a Samoan-born theologian and pastor from the Congregational Christian Church and currently serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Theology and Ethics Discipline at the Pasifika Communities University in Fiji. His work is shaped by a deep commitment to teaching and learning at the intersection of theology, Pasifika hermeneutics, diaspora studies and the ethical concerns that affect both human and other-than-human life.
Contacts:
Faafetai Aiava
Assoc. Prof. and Head of Theology and Ethics Discipline
Dr. Bendanglemla Longkumer after obtaining her Dth in Theology taught in Theological colleges in Indian. She joined PTC in the year 2022 and has been involved in teaching and supervision work.
Contacts:
Bendanglemla Longkumer
Assoc. Prof. in Theology and Ethics
Dianne Rayson is Associate Professor of Theology and Ethics and Interim Head of the School of Theology and Ecumenism. She is an ecotheologian and Bonhoeffer scholar, and Secretary of the International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section. Her PhD in Theology was from The University of Newcastle, Australia. She also holds a Master of Public Health and has had a career in public health, policy, and community development throughout the Pacific and Australia.
Contacts:
Dianne Rayson
Assoc. Prof. of Theology and Ethics
History of Christianity
I am a teacher by vocation with experience and training in geography, theology, religious and intercultural studies. I have lived and worked internationally.
Contacts:
Brian Dunn
Lecturer and Head of History of Christianity Discipline
Melanie Barbato works on historical and contemporary forms of (inter) religious communication, with a focus on Christianity, Hinduism and Jainism. She holds a doctorate in Indology and Religious Studies from LMU Munich and a License in Divinity from Maryvale Institute, Birmingham.
Contacts:
Melanie Barbato
Senior Lecturer in History of Christianity
Practical Ministry
Gwayaweng Kiki
Academic Dean (Interim), Assoc. Prof. & Head of Practical Ministry Discipline
Dr. P. Zubeno Kithan, a Lotha Naga from Nagaland, India, specializes in Pastoral Theology and Care. She taught at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune (2019–2024). During her tenure she held key leadership roles as Head of the Christian Ministry Discipline and Dean of Post-Graduate Studies. In 2024, she joined Pacific Theological College, Fiji, as Senior Lecturer in Practical Ministry.
Contacts:
Zubeno Kithan
Senior Lecturer in Practical Ministry
Ecumenism
Nikotemo Sopepa
Lecturer and Head of Ecumenism Discipline
English, Academic Skills & Research Skills
Grace Taito Tora is from Mal’haha, Rotuma with maternal links to Galoa, Kadavu. She graduated with her BA degree in English from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, a Post-bacc degree in English Education from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and her MA degree in Teacher Education from Brigham Young University.
Contacts:
Grace Taito Tora
Lecturer in English, Academic and Research Skills
Faafetai Aiava is a Samoan-born theologian and pastor from the Congregational Christian Church and currently serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Theology and Ethics Discipline at the Pasifika Communities University in Fiji. His work is shaped by a deep commitment to teaching and learning at the intersection of theology, Pasifika hermeneutics, diaspora studies and the ethical concerns that affect both human and other-than-human life.
Contacts:
Rachel Gomez
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Melanie Barbato works on historical and contemporary forms of (inter) religious communication, with a focus on Christianity, Hinduism and Jainism. She holds a doctorate in Indology and Religious Studies from LMU Munich and a License in Divinity from Maryvale Institute, Birmingham.
Contacts:
Franklin Doyle
Assistant Professor of History
In July 2022, I was appointed Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies (Hebrew Bible/OT and Hebrew Language) and HOD of the Biblical Studies department at the Pacific Theological College in Suva Fiji. The PTC Council in Lifou New Caledonia in November 2023, endorsed my promotion to the position of Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/OT and Hebrew Language at the Pacific Theological College.
Contacts:
Rodney Estrada
Lecturer in Philosophy
Grace Taito Tora is from Mal’haha, Rotuma with maternal links to Galoa, Kadavu. She graduated with her BA degree in English from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, a Post-bacc degree in English Education from Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and her MA degree in Teacher Education from Brigham Young University.
Contacts:
Calvin Foster
Lecturer in Journalism
Dr. Bendanglemla Longkumer after obtaining her Dth in Theology taught in Theological colleges in Indian. She joined PTC in the year 2022 and has been involved in teaching and supervision work.
Contacts:
Eva Willis
Assistant Professor of Science and Philosophy
Dianne Rayson is Associate Professor of Theology and Ethics and Interim Head of the School of Theology and Ecumenism. She is an ecotheologian and Bonhoeffer scholar, and Secretary of the International Bonhoeffer Society – English Language Section. Her PhD in Theology was from The University of Newcastle, Australia. She also holds a Master of Public Health and has had a career in public health, policy, and community development throughout the Pacific and Australia.
Contacts:
Hester Cox
Professor of Politics
Dr. P. Zubeno Kithan, a Lotha Naga from Nagaland, India, specializes in Pastoral Theology and Care. She taught at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune (2019–2024). During her tenure she held key leadership roles as Head of the Christian Ministry Discipline and Dean of Post-Graduate Studies. In 2024, she joined Pacific Theological College, Fiji, as Senior Lecturer in Practical Ministry.
Contacts:
Cordelia Nichols
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
I am a teacher by vocation with experience and training in geography, theology, religious and intercultural studies. I have lived and worked internationally.
Contacts:
Luke Robertson
Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Supongmayang Longkumer is an esteemed educator with over a decade of teaching and supervision experience and has dedicated six years to serving as Academic Dean. He officially joined the Pacific Theological College in July 2023. As a distinguished holder and practitioner of indigenous knowledge from the Ao Community in Nagaland, he brings a rich background as an indigenous hermeneuticist and apocalyptic interpreter. Currently, he holds the position of senior lecturer in New Testament studies.
Contacts:
Eleanor Parsons
Lecturer in Philosophy