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Faculty

As an integral part of its mission, the faculty of Kanana Fou is committed to prepare scholars and teachers
for seminaries and universities and theological leaders for religious communities in Samoa and throughout
the world. While your vocational calling will guide your decisions concerning your choice of studies, the
faculties are well prepared to serve as your mentors, educators, and colleagues as you pursue your
program of study and complete your theological education.

Rev. Tafa Muasau
President
Lecturer in Church History and Pacific Studies
BD, MTh, Pacific Theological College

Rev. Dr. Moreli J. Niuatoa
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean
Lecturer in General and Interdisciplinary Studies
MARE, PhD, Claremont School of Theology

Rev. Dr. Donald Samuel
Lecturer in Religion and Ministry Studies
BD, Tamilnadu Theological Seminary;
MTh, D.Th. University of South Africa;
BSc, MA, MPhil, PhD, Madural Kamaraj University

Rev. Tafale Fuiava
Dean of Students
Lecturer in New Testament and Greek Studies
BD, Kanana Fou Theological Seminary; MTh, Pacific Theological College

Rev. Nafatali Falealii
Lecturer in Contextual Theology and Methodology
BD, KFTS; MABST, Fuller Theological Seminary; PhD candidate, New Zealand

Rev. Luaao Leasiolagi
Lecturer in Church History and Ecumenicity
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Rev. Faafouina Sitagata
Lecturer in New Testament Studies
BD, KFTS; MABL, Graduate Theological Union

Rev. Fepuari Logoleo
Lecturer in Theological Development and History
BD, KFTS; MTS, Pacific School of Religion

Rev. Faafetai Fa'ata'ita'i
Lecturer in Church History
BD, KFTS; MTS, Pacific School of Religion

Rev. Pasesa Sapolu
Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew Studies
BA, University of Hawaii; MABL, Graduate Theological Union

Rev. Timoteo Esekia
Lecturer in Old Testament/Registrar
BD, Kanana Fou Theological Seminary

Part-Time Faculty and Former Lecturer

Rev. Dr. Leanavaotaua Sevaaetasi
Adjunct (Theology)
BD, Pacific Theological College; STM, Yale; DMin, Pacific School of Religion

Rev. Dr. Tony Holister
Adjunct (Ministry)
BA, Simpson College; MA, DMin, Pacific School of Religion

Rev. Dr. Elia Taase
Adjunct (Church History)
BD, Pacific Theological College; STM, Yale; PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary

Rev. Eleasaro Faataa
Adjunct (Biblical Theology)
BD, Pacific Theological College; STM, Yale

Rev. Viliamu Leilua
Adjunct (New Testament)
BTheo, Knox College; BA, MTh, Otago University

Rev. Dr. Ho Kim
Adjunct (New Testament and Greek)
MA, MDiv., Eastern Baptist Seminary; PhD, Claremont School of Theology

Dr. John Strazicich
Adjunct (Hebrew Bible)
MA, PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary

Rev. Faatauva'a Alaelua
Lecturer (Old Testament)
BSc, University of Alaska; BD, KFTS; MABL, Graduate Theological Union