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La Misión de Malua Theological College se centra en brindar formación ministerial para la Iglesia Congregacional Cristiana en Samoa. La misión de la institución ha evolucionado a lo largo de más de 150 años, adaptándose a los cambios en la vida de la iglesia y la sociedad que sirve, así como a las transformaciones en la percepción y definición de la realidad. La adaptación de la institución también se refleja en la evolución de los valores tradicionales a medida que cambian los aspectos teóricos y empíricos de la cultura y las disciplinas intelectuales, incluida la Teología. Un ejemplo de esta adaptación es la introducción en 1997 de un programa de grado, que se suma a la formación tradicional de ministros y ofrece títulos académicos como el Bachelor of Divinity y el Bachelor of Theology, así como un Diploma en Teología. La misión de la institución se centra en ser un centro de educación teológica que combine la excelencia académica con una orientación práctica hacia el ministerio de la iglesia, teniendo en cuenta las estructuras políticas, económicas y culturales en constante cambio. Además, Malua Theological College busca establecer vínculos nacionales e internacionales con otras instituciones terciarias a través del intercambio de personal y estudiantes, compartiendo estándares de excelencia en áreas de especialización. La institución se compromete con la participación activa de su personal y estudiantes en el desarrollo de sus objetivos y con los principios de equidad y oportunidad igualitaria en la educación teológica.

A visit offers insight into Samoa’s deep spiritual traditions and the rigorous training undertaken by future village ministers. Nestled among lush greenery on Upolu’s northwest coast, the college is home to a striking church and the EFKS Museum, which showcases Samoan artwork. Explore the historic grounds of Malua Theological College, Samoa’s premier training institution for ministers of the Congregational Christian Church (EFKS). See the striking church where ministers train Explore the EFKS Museum’s Samoan artwork and history Note that the church may be closed if there is a special event or service.

Founded in 1844 by Rev George Turner and Rev Charles Hardie of the London Missionary Society at Maluapapa, Samoa. Admitted students from other Pacific islands as well as from Samoa. A selection of Masters and PhD theses, held in the Malua Theological College, by ex-Malua Theological College students, undertaken in various universities throughout the world. Many of the student theses cover both Christian and Samoan values and traditions. For further information, see the link below. Photographs of Malua Theological College, Samoa; Serampore College, India; Union Theological College, Jamaica; a Serbian Orthodox seminary in Belgrade; King's College, St Lucia, Brisbane; Union Theological Seminary, Madrid. World Council of Churches aid to the victims of the earthquake, Skopje, Yugoslavia, 1963. Among the subjects are the Edinborough World Missionary Conference, 1910, and its 50th anniversary events in 1960; Japanese religious leaders with the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1963; the Iona Community, Scotland; Churchmen marching for "Peace in Vietnam."

The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa’s Malua Theological College has announced the 23 successful entrants who have passed the annual entrance exam for 2021. All 23 candidates are now subject to the Tautinoga – a stringent interview process that is conducted by the High Council of the EFKS church, Komiti o Toeaina Faatonu, to test character, attitudes and behaviour of candidates. The criteria now also includes a medical certificate to ensure candidates have a clean bill of health before entering the theological college. The district with the highest number of candidates is Apia i Sasae, with six. Out of the 23, there are six overseas candidates – four from Australia all Queenslanders, and two from New Zealand. Malua Theological College officially opened on the 24th September 1844 by Rev. George Turner and Rev. Charles Hardie of the London Missionary Society. For more than one hundred and seventy years, Malua Theological College has provided training for future ministers of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa and other partner Churches, as well as their spouses. List of Successful Candidates: 1. Afaese Falanai – Kuiniselani Saute. 2. Alipapa Tuuau Malaga – Lotofaga-Lepa – Aleipata. 3. Aperaamo Apelu – Falealili-Safata-Siumu. 4. Aukuso Eneli Gasolo – Itu o Tane. 5. Caesar Utufua – Apai. 6. Frank Faatau – Kuiniselani I Saute. 7. Fale Laban – Apia i Sasae. 8. Kaleuati Tusi – Apia i Sasae. 9. Lance Junior Tautiepa – Kuiniselani. 10. Lualua Manila – Apia I Sasae. 11. Makarios Fatu Malaefono – Faasaleleaga. 12. Makesi Namulauulu – Faleata. 13. Misioka Nicholas Tanielu – Apia I Sasae. 14. Nuutasi Fuiavailiili Neria – Manukau. 15. Peresia Muagututia – Lotofaga-Lepa-Aleipata. 16. Samuelu John Ah Sam – Apia I Sasae. 17. Sebastian Tuifao – Kuiniselani. 18. Slam Opetaia Samuelu – Aana. 19. Spencer Eseese Leuta -Itu o Tane. 20. Talia Iati – Lotofaga-Lepa-Aleipata. 21. Vagatai Muaau – Niu Sila I Saute. 22. Viliamu Eletise Sua – Apia. 23. Vincent Faaofo – Apia I Sasae.