Eric George

Eric George is an indigenous academic, community leader and Christian apologist based in Auckland. With a background in comparative religion, theology, biblical studies and anthropology, he currently serves as extramural Assistant Professor of Theology & Biblical Studies with World Wide Evangelical Seminary. Eric has previously been a guest lecturer with Te Wananga o Aotearoa (Social Services) and is pursuing graduate and postgraduate studies in biblical studies and philosophy of religion through Bible University and Nations University.

Hailing from Polynesian (Samoan/Maori) and European (English/Italian) ancestry. Eric was given the Maori name ‘Ngahoro,’ from his mother’s side and is a blood relative descendent of the Maori sage and historian, Takaanui Tarakawa. He also holds a Samoan matai chiefly title ‘Pei’ (from the village of Neiafu, Alataua Sisifo, Savaii), from his father’s side.

As a leader in service to his communities, Eric is actively engaged in numerous Iwi committees and is the Vice-Chair of STMA (Samoa Tofia Mai Le Atua) Inc., an NGO focussing on humanitarian aid, education and economic initiatives to Samoa and the wider South Pacific Region. He also serves as the Director of Maori & Pasifika with Thinking Matters NZ.