Vanuatu Mission marked a historic milestone as it witnessed the first cohort of students from Vanuatu graduate with a Certificate IV in Theology from Fulton Adventist University College (FAUC), which is located in Fiji.
The ceremony, held at the Epauto Centre in Port Vila on July 15, saw 29 students graduate, being a significant breakthrough in Adventist Christian education within Vanuatu and the Pacific region.
Among the graduates was Friete Jane Bong, the sole female in the group, whose journey into theology began years ago when she helped her husband recommit his life to God. Her passion for theological studies stemmed from her desire to continue assisting people in their spiritual journeys.
To make the program accessible to students in Vanuatu, FAUC lecturers travelled from Fiji to Vanuatu to conduct the Certificate IV in Theology course.
The event saw the presence of key FAUC officials, including the deputy principal Dr Tuima Tabua, head of the theology department Dr Limoni Manu and registrar Nellie Manuca, who travelled from Fiji to Port Vila to present to the Vanuatu Mission leaders and officiate the graduation.
Vanuatu Mission president Pastor Charlie Jimmy expressed his joy at this achievement, highlighting the breakthrough of bringing FAUC’s programs from Fiji to Vanuatu.
Dr Manu presented the graduates, emphasising the importance of this program in fostering spiritual growth and leadership in Vanuatu. The successful completion of this program paves the way for these graduates to pursue further studies, with the opportunity to enrol in the Diploma in Theology program starting January 2025, also to be offered in Port Vila.
