Giving the position to anyone not in SA would affect the objectivity of the department. You need a theologian to follow the one true religion, or else it's not theology, it's just superstition.
Then you wouldnt want to give it to anyone in SA since its just superstition at best
Maybe a Theological Board rather than 'Dean' would be best. Allow no religion to hold the majority so only 1 member each on the board.
The only thing stopping me from taking such a journey is the damn Monster Invasions Waves that Lupa Lapu seems to attract - wish we would just abandon it to be honest. But I shall certainly journey north, I do want to visit the other realms and see what its like up there north of the Divides