Mission Statement
Kanana Fou Theological Seminary (KFTS) is an undergraduate theological college of the Congregational
Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS). With an ecumenical-global vision and a "Good Samaritan"
spirit, we compassionately pursue academic excellence, vocational discernment, and responsible social
engagement. Nurtured by the Christian tradition, we prepare mature effective leaders for service to God,
the church, the academy, and the world.
Accreditation
Kanana Fou Theological Seminary is accredited by the South Pacific Association of Theological Schools
(SPATS) in the South Pacific, and is listed as the first theological college of the Congregational Christian
Church of American Samoa. SPATS is an accrediting body that is part of the World Conference of
Associations of Theological Institutions (WOCATI)—the ecumenical counterpart to International Council for
Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE). WOCATI has a relationship with ATS (American Theological
Schools).