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Rev. Dr. Olataga Elu

Name: Rev. Dr. Olataga Elu

Status: Ordained minister of the Methodist Church in Samoa. Lecturer in Piula since 2004, 2007, and recently returned this year 2018.

Current positions: Lecturer
Lecturer in Pauline Writings and Theology

Academic qualifications:

Diploma in Theology (Piula Theological College, Samoa 2002)
Bachelor of Divinity (Piula Theological College, Samoa 2004),

Masters of Theology with Distinction (Pacific Theological College, Suva 2008),
Doctor of Philosophy (Otago University, NZ 2018)

Courses/Lectures in:

Semester I, “Pauline Writings” Level 4
Semester II, “Oceania Biblical Interpretation” Level 7
Semester I, “Introduction to the New Testament” Level 3
Semester I, “Methodism” Level 4 & 5

Seminary for Lay Preachers (Failauga)
On the 4 – 5 October Piula hosted the first ever Seminary for Methodist Lay Preachers in the course of two days. It was opened…
Change of Staff
On Sunday 5th September 2019, Piula Theological College said their Farewell to it’s former Registrar Rev. Dr. Saunoa Sila who has been called to serve…
New Publications
One of the highlights of Piula’s Graduation in August, was the launching of Piula Publication’s 3 new books, which were: ‘O le Mea Sili, ua…
Piula Graduation 2019

Rev. Dr. Olataga Elu

Seminary for Lay Preachers (Failauga)

Change of Staff

New Publications

Piula Graduation 2019