Program Overview
The Theology track is designed to equip clergy, Sunday school teachers, and faithful lay members with a robust academic and spiritual foundation in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo tradition. Students will critically engage with scriptural exegesis, patristic writings, and the rich liturgical life of the Church.
Levels of Study & Course Content
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theology
A 2-year transition program building upon the Diploma curriculum to complete a full Bachelor of Arts degree (30 courses total).
Complete Degree Curriculum:
- • Old Testament Survey
- • New Testament Survey
- • Old Testament I (Psalms Study)
- • New Testament I (Gospel Study)
- • New Testament II (Pauline Theology)
- • New Testament III (Acts, Epistles & Rev)
- • General Church History
- • Ethiopian Church History
- • Patrology
- • Geez For Theologians
- • Church Hymn
- • Liturgy
- • Ethiopian Calendar (Bahre Hasab)
- • Christian Ethics
- • Dogmatic Theology
- • Mariology
- • Canon Law
- • Comparative Theology
- • Homiletics
- • Research Methodology
- • Christian Counseling
- • Biblical Greek I
- • Biblical Greek II
- • Biblical Hebrew I
- • Biblical Hebrew II
- • Apologetics
- • Pastoral Theology
- • Orthodox Spirituality
- • Orthodox Monasticism & Asceticism
- • Senior Essay
Diploma in Theology
A 3-year fundamental program (60 credit hours, 21 courses total). Graduates can upgrade to the BA degree at any time.
Core Coursework:
- • Old Testament Survey
- • New Testament Survey
- • Old Testament I (Psalms Study)
- • New Testament I (Gospel Study)
- • New Testament II (Pauline Theology)
- • New Testament III (Acts, Epistles & Rev)
- • General Church History
- • Ethiopian Church History
- • Patrology
- • Geez For Theologians
- • Church Hymn
- • Liturgy
- • Ethiopian Calendar (Bahre Hasab)
- • Christian Ethics
- • Dogmatic Theology
- • Mariology
- • Canon Law
- • Comparative Theology
- • Homiletics
- • Research Methodology
- • Christian Counseling
Certificate in Theology
A 1-year introductory program requiring 30 credit hours.
Core Coursework:
- • Foundations of the Orthodox Faith
- • Introduction to the Bible
- • The Sacraments (Misterat)
- • Lives of the Saints (Synaxarium)
Ready to begin your journey?
Applications for the Theology program are open from August 1 to September 1.
Start ApplicationProgram Format
- 💻 100% Online Distance Learning
- 📚 Synchronous & Asynchronous classes
- 🌐 Courses taught primarily in Amharic with English supplements