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RHEMA Bible Training College is a worldwide accredited, government registered, 2 year inter-denominational ministerial training center, that feeds into a 3-4 year program at RHEMA South Pacific. RHEMA Fiji is designed to train Christians for a lifetime of effective service in the Kingdom of God. With over 210 campuses worldwide RHEMA represents a standard of excellence in ministry training with more than 60,000 graduates ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ in 114 nations. The sun never sets on RHEMA graduates for the Glory of God.

A PLACE OF PREPARATION FOR MINISTERS

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This application page is for those currently residing in Fiji only. Fill out your application form online or download and complete the application form and send by mail, fax, or email.  International students need to complete a Pastoral Recommendation form as well.  The results of your application will be mailed or e-mailed to you depending on your application submission method.  Keep your acceptance letter to show at the Admissions Office on the first day of school.

PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION ONLINE APPLICATION

»  Pastoral Recommendation PDF Form

INSTRUCTORS

The full-time teaching staff is made up of licensed and ordained instructors; Rev. Pattie Ah Kui, Rev. John Alailima, Rev. Arthur Mulitalo, Revs. Junior and Jennifer Sinclair, Rev. Ofelia Iopu, Rev. Tavita Fa’aso’o, and Revs. Jim and Samantha Bani, all graduates of RHEMA Bible Training College. Our objective is to have the students instructed by qualified, proven ministers, who will impart the truth of God’s Word, as well as wisdom gained from years of successful ministry.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Full-time classes will be confirmed at a later date. The school year consists of Seven Terms.

LANGUAGE

RHEMA Fiji classes are offered in English.

LICENSING, LAY PERSONS CERTIFICATE AND ORDINATION - South Pacific Campus

Licensing, Lay Person certificate and ordination is available from our South Pacific (Samoa) campus where a 3rd year Ministerial course and a 4th Year internship are offered for students who have completed the two year RHEMA Fiji program. For qualifying 3rd and 4th year graduates who desire to enter into full time ministry and continue to be part of RHEMA South Pacific’s network of Churches and Ministries worldwide, RHEMA South Pacific offers both licensing, lay persons certificate and ordination through RHEMA Ministerial Association International South Pacific (RMAISP). This world recognized certification is renewable on a two year basis.

STUDENT FEES

Student Tuition: Three Year Program

     FJD$650 per term

     FJD$4,550 per year


COURSES OF STUDY

Certificate Program

January 28 – November 15, 2025

RHEMA Fiji offers a two year course of study for both laymen and those who are called to full-time ministry. The standard for each student is excellence. Excellence in the Word, excellence in the Spirit, excellence in Character and excellence in Faith. This program lays a foundation that will forever effect your life, your relationship with God and your eternal destiny. Once you get here you will never be the same again.

Third Year Diploma V in Ministry - South Pacific Campus only (Samoa)

January 28 – November 15, 2025

RHEMA Bible Training College offers additional training for our graduates of our two year certificate program who are called into full-time ministry and desire to further their training. This is a one year course where each student will be fully trained in different areas of the ministry. This course is taught on our RHEMA South Pacific campus only.

Fourth Year RHEMA School of Ministry - South Pacific Campus only (Samoa)

January 8 – November 28, 2025

RHEMA School of Ministry is a fourth year internship course of study for qualifying three year RHEMA graduates who have the call of God upon their lives and desires to enter into full-time ministry as Pastor’s, Missionaries, Evangelists and supportive ministers.  RHEMA School of Ministry is a full-time Internship Program that consists of hands-on application in which the student will work in the ministry in positions at the school, the church and on mission outreaches onboard Uttermost Witness.  Fourth Year majors - Children/ Youth, Helps, Music, Pastoral.




IMPORTANT INFORMATION

AGE REQUIREMENT

Minimum age for application is 17.  You must be 17 by January 30, 2025.

ACCEPTANCE LETTER

The results of your application will be mailed to you.  Keep your Acceptance Letter to show at the Admissions Office on the first day of when school starts, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

CLASSES BEGINS

Classes begin Tuesday January 28, 2025 and ends Friday, November 15, 2025.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Daily Class Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 12:30pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am – 11:50am.  The School year consists of seven terms.

CLASSROOM DRESS CODE

MEN: Dress Shirt and Tie, Dress Pants or Dress Lavalava. No Denim, Jeans or Jeans material.

WOMEN: Dresses or Blouses with sleeves and Skirts.  Dress and Skirt lengths below the knee.  No Denim, Jeans or Jean material. No T-shirts, Tank tops, Singlets, Halter necks or sleeveless Tube Tops.

TUITION FEES

Student Fees:      FJD$650 per term.

               FJD$4,550 per year.

Tuition payments are due on or before the date of when school commences and subsequently at the beginning of each term. Tuition payments can be made online by following the PAY TUITION link or be brought into the Admissions Office. Please add 4% for Credit Card payments.

AIRLINE INFORMATION

Five main airlines fly into Fiji:

•  Fiji Airways – out of Fiji

•  Air New Zealand – out of New Zealand

•  Qantas  – out of Australia

•  American Airlines

Student Discount on Airfares

Most airlines offer a student discount (usually an age limit applies).

Please enquire with your local travel agency when purchasing tickets. In most cases you may use your RHEMA Bible Training College Acceptance Letter as proof of enrollment.

TRANSPORT

Bus to town center from RHEMA ranges from $0.70FJD to $1.50FJD (only coins allowed)

HEALTH

World Health Organization (WHO) recommends vaccination is taken for typhoid, Hep A, Hep B, rabies and influenza.  The main hospital in Suva Fiji is the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, and vast medical clinics are located around Suva, Fiji.



IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

For students planning to complete Third Year in Samoa

All other Foreign passport holders must complete the following steps:

•  Complete sections 1, 2, 3, 8 and 11 of the Immigration Forms.

•  Complete the Medical and Radiology Report Forms.

•  Provide a police report from your local police station.

•  Provide a copy of a bank statement showing funds to support

   yourself.

•  Pay a fee of $450 TALA (approx. $195 USD).

This is a one time application fee. Upon approval you will be a Temporary Resident Permit holder which is valid for 3 years. Please email all of the above items to the RHEMA Admissions Office. RHEMA will process your immigration documents with a letter confirming your acceptance and we will email, or fax you a copy of your Temporary Resident Permit.  Upon arrival you will receive your original. It is very important that you complete these steps as soon as possible so that all the necessary arrangements can be made.

• Immigration Forms

• Medical Forms

• Radiology Report

SAMOAN PASSPORT HOLDERS HAVE NO IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

Foreign passport holders of Samoan decent may apply for exemption at the Samoan High Commission or Embassy in your country.

BANK

There are three main banks operating in Fiji:

•  Westpac Bank • (679) 321 7800

•  Bank of South Pacific  (679) 331 4400

•  Australia New Zealand (ANZ) (679) 321 3000


MONEY EXCHANGE RATES INFORMATION

Local currency is Fijian Dollar (FJD).

Approximate Cash Exchange Rates:

Note: Exchange Rates change daily

USA $1.00 = $1.96FJD

AUS $1.00 = $1.59FJD

NZ $1.00 = $1.44FJD

VANUATU 52VT = $1.00FJD

PNG $1.00 = $0.63FJD

EURO $1.00 = $2.48FJD

SAMOA – Exchange before arrival

TONGA $1.00 = $0.90FJD

SOLOMONA $1.00 = $0.26FJD

TAHITI/NEW CALEDONIA $1.00 = $0.02FJD


CLIMATE

Tropical year round: Average temperatures 15 – 33 C or 59 – 91 F

•  Green season: December – April

•  Dry seaspn: March – November

2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


FIJI

January 30 - February 1 Orientation

January 30 - March 8  Term 1

March 11 - April 12 Term 2

April 15 - 25 School Break

April 29 - May 31 Term 3

June 3 - July 12 Term 4

July 8 - 12 Seminar

July 15 - 25 School Break

July 29 - August 30 Term 5

September 2 - October 4 Term 6

October 7 - 17 School Break

October 21 - November 22 Term 7

November 23 GRADUATION