Mission Statement: Piula Theological College is commissioned to recruit, nourish, nurture and equip the body, mind and soul of the generations of Samoa Methodist Church stewards who have answered the calling to make disciples and baptize in the name of the risen Lord, Jesus Christ.

Governance: Piula Theological College is responsible to the General Conference of the Samoa Methodist Church. Since its initial inception in 1868, the Samoa Methodist Church has faithfully watched over the institution in terms of financial needs, physical growth and general development and maintenance up to the present.

Administration:  The General Conference of the Samoa Methodist Church appoints the following administrative bodies: Komiti Piula, Academic Board of Studies, Principal and Faculty.

History: The training institute which was commenced at Satupaitea in 1859 was transferred to Lufilufi in 1868. It was given the name of Piula some 32 years later. The name is a transliteration of Beulah meaning married. The implication is that Piula College is married to the Lord. While the education received in class could be called "western" or "European" in its approach, methods, and history, candidates are encouraged to appreciate the excellence of their own Samoan culture and to take part in a proper manner in Samoan custom and society. The emphasis throughout its history has been on both intellectual and manual work.

Accreditation: Piula Theological College Diploma in Theology and Bachelor of Divinity programmes are accredited by the South Pacific Association of Theological Schools (SPATS).

College Calendar:  The College operates on a two-semester system, based on the Methodist General Conference Calendar Year. Semester One runs from August to December and Semester Two from February to July.

Courses: 

The College offers four academic programmes -

1.   Certificate of Theology
The Certificate of Theology is a four year programme of study.  This is the minimal qualification for graduates to be recruited as ministers of the
Samoa Methodist Church.  This is awarded to candidates who have passed the required curriculum of 42 units with a grade of 50-65%.

2.  Diploma of Theology
Diploma of Theology is also a four year program.  Candidates are required to pass the same amount of units (42) with a grade of 65-100%.  All entry requirements are similar to that prescribed for the Certificate programme.

3.  Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Theology is put in place to further equip the candidates on areas of their specialties for the mission field, rather than for further
academic studies.  Admission to the Bachelor of Theology programme is granted to Piula graduates with a Diploma of Theology with an average grade of C+, or a C in Diploma of Theology plus at least five years of service in the ministry.

4.  Bachelor of Divinity 

The objectives are

1. to prepare candidates to enhance their learning abilities thus exploring opportunities to know more about God's purpose in Ministry;
2. to provide opportunities for advanced theological studies that will promote independent research and academic competency;
3. to provide relevant and appropriate training in biblical and theological studies which prepare the candidates to confront new challenges to the church and contemporary issues in ministry (social, economic, political and ecological, women, youth, sects and other faiths);
4. to promote and maintain ecumenical partnership with other local theological institutions;
5. to encourage mutual relationship with regional and global theological institutions.  

Language: While classroom lectures are delivered both in English and Samoan, all written assignments, research papers, theses and exams are done in English only.

Fields of Study: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Christian Theology, Church Ministries and Supporting Studies. There is also a Women's Programme designed to prepare faletua for their part in team ministry in the Methodist Church.