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The Melanesian Institute's main aim is to study the Melanesian socio-cultural context, both in its traditional and changing forms. It does this by means of anthropology, sociology and other related fields. The Research and Teaching (Faculty) staff, research a wide range of issues comprising cultural, religions, socio-economic, political and development issues of concern that is affecting the lives of Melanesian people.

These research studies increase the understanding of the themes and issues that are enhancing or hindering the lives of people in Melanesia. We want to promote not merely the study of human sciences, but how they can be made useful to enrich daily lives.

The women and men in the Research and Teaching team are of different nationalities and hold degrees and doctorates in theology, sociology, anthropology, education, history and religion.

• HIV and Aids Situation in Papua New Guinea

Two of the Research and Teaching Staff on their Research trip in East New Britain


The Research and Teaching Staff (Faculty) has conducted research into the following provinces:

Lufa in the Eastern Highlands
Simbu Province
Goodenough Island in Milne Bay Province
Mekeo in the Central Province
Yangoru in the East Sepik Province
East New Britain Province.
Finschaffen in Morobe Province.

• Sorcery and Christianity in Papua New Guinea

  • POINT SERIES NO. 33: Sanguma in Paradise: Sorcery, Witchcraft and Christianity in Papua New Guinea.

  • MELANESIAN MISSION STUDIES NO. 5: Sorcery, Witchcraft and Christianity in Melanesia.

• Land and Churches in Melanesia
  POINT SERIES NO. 25: Land and Churches in Melanesia: Issues and Contexts

• POINT SERIES NO. 27: Land and Churches in Melanesia: Cases and Procedures
  Young Melanesian Project

  • POINT SERIES NO. 21: Young Melanesian project: Data Analysis

  Marriage and Family Life in Melanesia

  • POINT SERIES NO. 11: Marriage in Melanesia: A Theological Perspective

  • POINT SERIES NO. 15: Marriage in Melanesia: A sociological Perspective

  • POINT SERIES NO. 17: Marriage in Melanesia: An Anthropological Perspective.