Talua Theological Training Institute

Talua Theological Training Institute, formerly known as Talua Ministry Training Centre, is a Bible College in Vanuatu, run by the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu.[1] It is located near Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo.

Talua Theological Training Institute
The entrance to Talua
Established1986
PrincipalPhilip Baniuri
Students67 (2001)
Location
Vanuatu

15.582°S 167.014°E / -15.582; 167.014
Websitewww.talua.org/talua.htm

Talua was established in 1986 as an amalgamation of the Presbyterian Bible College on the island of Tangoa, and the Aulua Theological Training Centre on the island of Malekula. The name Talua comes from TAngoa and AuLUA.[2]

Talua offers a Diploma in Theology course accredited by the South Pacific Association of Theological Schools, as well as a Bachelor of Ministry degree accredited by the Asia Theological Association.[3]

In 2001, the enrolment was 67 full-time students. The college is residential, with all staff and students living on campus.[4] The current Principal is Pastor Philip Baniuri.[5]

References
  1. Benedetto, Robert; McKim, Donald K. (October 6, 2009). Vanuatu. Historical Dictionary of the Reformed Churches (Second ed.). Scarecrow Press. p. 358. ISBN 978-0810870239.
  2. "A Brief History of Talua". Talua Ministry Training Centre. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  3. Visit to Talua Ministry Centre, Vanuatu Archived 2014-11-09 at the Wayback Machine, Asia Theological Association.
  4. Croft, Katie. "Simply the Gospel in Vanuatu". Cru. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  5. Cullwick, Jonas (23 September 2017). "PCV Assembly holds seats of President and First Lady". Vanuatu Daily Post. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
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