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The Melanesian Institute (MI) is an ecumenical research and teaching institute, designed to help member churches speak more clearly to the needs of the people in Melanesia. It does this by studying the Melanesian cultural traditions and taking them more seriously in it's Cultural Orientation Course, Workshops, Seminars and publications over the last thirty nine years.
 

 

 


How Do Melanesian Institute Serve?
The activities of the Melanesian Institute
Staff
History of the Melanesian Institute
Objective and Mission

 

 

 

   

How Does Melanesian Institute Serve?

 

With a particular focus on Papua New Guinea, the MI works with churches, NGOs, development volunteers and people in Melanesian society by means of:

» Doing research on cultural topics;
» Disseminate information from research conducted through courses, seminars and workshops on issues on cultural and religion,
» Publications offered for sale;
» Advice given to students of anthropology and cultural studies; and
» Other consultations as requested.

 


 
 

Activities of the Melanesian Institute

 

* Workshops
* Cultural Orientation Course
* National Church Workers' Workshops
* Research Seminars
* Field Research
* Publications
* Consultations on Melanesian Cultural Topics

 

Staff of Melanesian Institute

 

Staff of Melanesian Institute

 

The Research and Teaching Staff (Faculty) staff of the Melanesian Institute are nominated by the four mainline churches (Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and United Church of Papua New Guinea) to join the Faculty Staff of the Melanesian Institute.

As of March 1st 2008, the Directorship of Melanesian Institute has changed from Rev Hermann Spinger to Rev William Longgar

 


Rev William  Longgar


Rev Hermann Spingler
 

 

Administration
Francisca Worovi - Department Head
Helen Ovejo - Accounts
Yoge Maule- Receptionist/Secretary

Research Department
Fr Franco Zocca - Department Head
Br Martin Tnines - Courses
Rev. William Longgar
Mary Tankulu
Gabriel Kuman


Library Department
Br Maurice McCallum-Department Head
Joanna Memsong
 

 

Publication Department 
Issabella Dick Kapinias - Department Head
Priscilla Winfrey - Editor
Clive Hawigan - Assistant Editor
Theresia Mainge-Circulation Manageress

Maintenance Section
David Aitau - Maintenance Manager
Hoxie Salem
John Wasime
Maria Bare

Faculty Trainee Members
Rev Jack Urame

 

 

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