School of Apologetics & Theology

The purpose of the Bible major is for students to cherish and know God and His Word and to learn principles and methods for practical Christian living, building a knowledgeable foundation in the Scriptures.

Learning Outcomes: Graduates of the Bible major will be able to;

• integrate all of Scripture to defend sound doctrine and to promote the Christian way of life,
• evaluate current issues in light of biblical teaching,
• develop a biblical philosophy of ministry, and
• present biblical truth correctly and clearly.

The accomplishment of these objectives is produced through classroom instruction, experience in Christian service activities, and participation in the Campus Church and other local churches.

• Certificate (L4 & L5), Diploma (L5), Advanced Diploma (L6) in Biblical Studies
• Bachelor 'i he Tohitapu - B.T. (Tongan Syllabus) (L7)
• Bachelor of Theology - B.Th. (L7)
• Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma - PG.Cert. & PG.Dip. (L8)
• Master of Theology - M.Th. (L9)
• Master of Philosophy - M.Phil. (L9)
• Doctor of Christian Ministry - D.Min. (L10)
• Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. (L10)

SHCOOL OF THEOLOGY AND APOLOGETICS (SOTA) STAFF

Dean of School: Rev. Dr. Maloni Kafa

• Dip.Th., Presbyterian Theological College, Melbourne, AUS      
• B.Min., Australian College of Theology, Sydney, AUS
• B.Th., Melbourne College of Divinity, AUS
• M.A., Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, USA
• Ph.D., Christ’s University in Pacific, Nuk., Tonga

Professor H. Wayne House: Visiting Lecturer

• M.A., TH.D., J.D.

Professor Michael J. Adams (Ph.D.): Faith International University President

• CUP Friends of the University                                                     

Professor Steve Kumar: Professor of School

• Dip.Th., Bible College of New Zealand, Auckland, NZ..
• B.A., Berean Christian College, Kansas, USA. 
• M.Div., Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Findlay, Ohio, USA. 
• Ph.D., California Graduate School of Theology, Anaheim, California, USA

Rev. Lopeti Taufa Kafa

• Certificate in Teaching, T.I.O.E., Tonga
• B.A. (Economics/Administration) USP, Fiji
• M.A. (Christian Ministry) Faithe International University, Tonga

Rev. Dr. Lose Koloa

• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Pacific School of Religion, USA
• Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD.) Christ’s University in Pacific, Tonga

Rev. Dr. Makalofi Kakala

• Alphacrucis University College - 2018 – 2022, Melbourne Australia

PhD/ Doctor of Philosophy – Biblical Studies (Old Testament) & Tongan and Hebrew Language

• The Israel Institute of Biblical Studies - 2021 – 2022, University of Jerusalem

Biblical Hebrew Level A

• RMIT University – 2017, Melbourne Australia

Certificate IV EAL - English Additional Language

• Melbourne School of Theology – 2017, Melbourne Australia

Graduate Diploma of Ministry

• Pacific Theological College, Fiji – 2008-2009

Master of Theology – Biblical studies (Old Testament)

• Sia'atoutai Theological College – 2007, Nafualu, Tonga

Bachelor of Divinity

Mr. Simote Polelei

• Dip. (Professional Development in Project Management) USP, Tonga
• B.Th. (Bachelor of Theology) CUP, Nuk., Tonga
• M.Th. candidate (Master of Theology) CUP, Nuk., Tonga