Fulton Adventist University College (FAUC), in Fiji, has partnered with Southern Adventist University (US) to offer a new Certificate in Digital Communications & Media starting in August 2025. This groundbreaking program was formalised through a Statement of Understanding signed on December 19, 2024. Southern Adventist University, based in Tennessee, will provide undergraduate courses in communication and media on behalf of FAUC and the Trans Pacific Union (TPUM).
“FAUC is committed to offering this new pathway in communication to students throughout the Pacific, empowering them with the tools needed to become leaders in media and communication,” said FAUC Principal Dr Ronald Stone.
Courses will include Writing for the Media, Communication Theory, Social Media Strategies, Studio Production, and Media Management and Ministry, among others. These will primarily be offered online, with a few modules conducted face-to-face on campus at FAUC.
“The program aligns with the growing need for skilled media professionals in the Trans Pacific Union and will help fill the gap in communication training for those interested in working with media ministries at the local missions such as Hope Channel and Adventist World Radio,” said John Tausere, Communications and digital media coordinator for TPUM.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Southern Adventist University to provide this innovative program to our students,” said FAUC Principal Dr Ronald Stone. “This partnership opens up new opportunities for individuals across the Pacific region to receive world-class education in communication, preparing them to serve in the media fields.”
Southern Adventist University, is a well-established institution that has been providing quality education since 1892. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Adventist Accrediting Association. Southern offers a range of degree programs, including doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees, with various delivery options such as face-to-face, online and hybrid formats.
“This partnership offers a unique opportunity for Pacific islanders to develop skills in media and communication, preparing them for roles in the digital age, serving in communication and media ministries at their local churches and missions,” said Dr Stone.
More information on enrolment will be available soon, with the first cohort set to begin in August 2025.
