Status
- Ordained minister of the Methodist Church in Samoa. Lecturer in Piula Current Position – Dean of Studies – Lecturer in Church Ministry
Current Position
- Dean of Studies – Lecturer in Church Ministry
Research Interest
- Peace & Justice – Pastoral Theology – Pastoral Care and Counselling – Christian Education – Ethical Issues
Course/Lecturing in
Semester I:
- “Christian Education I” Level 5
- “Pastoral Ministry” Level 6 –
- “Curriculum Design” Level 7
Semester II:
- “Introduction to Christian Worship” Level 3
- “Pastoral Care and Counselling” Level 5
- “Evangelism” Level 6
Summary
- Ability to communicate well with people of all ages, nationalities, cultures and backgrounds.
- Caring, kind and considerate with good listening skills.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Excellent writing skills, good attention to detail.
- Organised, conscientious and hard working.
- Experienced support person and provider of pastoral care.
- Significant tutoring and teaching experience.
- Good presentation skills, confident speaker.
- Competent in research and project management
- Extensive knowledge of Pacific peoples and cultures.
- Languages: Samoan, English
- Competent in Curriculum design and program.
Experience
- Lecturer in Piula since 1999-2002, 2006-2011 and 2017 until present.
- Director of the Christian Education Department of the Methodist Church in Samoa 2002-2004
- Lecturer for more than 10 years
- Lecturer in Davuilevu Theological College, Fiji, 2008.
- Member, Editorial Board, Journal of the Arts Faculty of the Journal National of the University Arts Faculty of Samoa (JAFNUS) 2018 – present
- Tutor/Supervisor, Disability Information & Support, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 2014-2016
Education
- Diploma in Theology (St John Trinity, Auckland, N.Z.) 1993
- Diploma in Theology (Piula Theological College, Samoa) 1994
- Bachelor of Divinity in Theology with Honours (P.T.C. Suva, Fiji). 1998
- Bachelor of Divinity in Theology with Honours (P.T.C. Suva, Fiji). 1998
- Master of Theology (P.T.C., Suva, Fiji). 2006
- Doctor of Philosophy (University of Otago) 2016 Publications
Publications
- Maliko, Selota. “E le po pea se nuu, e sau foi malama.” In Le Faasoa: Aoaoga Tusi Paia, Mataupu Silisili, Tala Faasolopito ma le Galuega Molimau Vol. IV. Piula Publications, 2019.
- “The Problem of Fa’atea Ma le Nu’u (Banishment) in Samoan Society.” in Journal of the Arts Faculty of the National University of Samoa JAFNUS Volume 4, (2018): 115-132.