ELEVEN Tongan students graduated from the Laidlaw Theological College in Auckland, New Zealand on December 10, with certificates, diplomas and degrees.

At the Graduation ceremony at the Waitakere Trust Stadium Tongan students who received Certificates in Preparatory Studies included Havila Taukolo, Sione Tokanauto Taukolo and Penitoa Tafuna; while Taniela Tevita Moala received a Diploma of Biblical Studies.

A Diploma in Ministry internship was awarded to Saite Tupou, Siosifa La'akulu, Siaosi Kenitini Lelenoa, Lasinga 'A'ahi Piutau, Tevita Kaafi Mahina and Teufilo Fa'agutu.

A Bachelor Degree of Ministries was awarded to Adonijah Paulhea Good Hope Talifolau.

Formerly known as the Bible College of New Zealand, the Laidlaw Theological College offers more than 150 students degrees in a range of programs in biblical, theology, mission, ministry, education and counselling. Many Tongans have studied and graduated from Laidlaw Theological College over the past years.