Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology

Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology EGST was jointly founded in 1997 by the EECMY, the EKHC and ECFE. EGST opened its door to the first students in January of 1998. EGST have had four Directors.

EGST was jointly founded in 1997 by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church (EKHC) and the Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia (ECFE). The founding vision was born from the growing need, perceived within the Ethiopian Evangelical churches, for contextually relevant and affordable graduate-level theological education in Ethiopia. EGST operated

initially from a single room at the EKHC head office and then moved to a spacious bungalow. In 2002 EGST was able to buy a site in a prime location in Addis Ababa. Classes and offices were located in a house on this property. In August 2009 a purpose-built 6-story building on this property became the new home for EGST, with EGST occupying the upper three floors. In that same year, EGST was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA). In March of 2014, a purpose-built 7-story building located on the same property was dedicated and is now the new home of EGST. Twelve students, including one female, were enrolled at EGST when the school began. Since then enrollment has grown steadily. In 2008-2009 there were 96 students enrolled. For the academic year of 2013-2014, about 200 students were enrolled. The first class graduated in 2001. During the past 25 years, EGST has graduated more than 699 students who are currently serving the Church and Society in Ethiopia and beyond in various ways. Over the last 25 years, EGST Faculty has expanded with full-time faculty, along with regular part-time faculty and visiting faculty who currently provide lecture at the school. Dr Peter Cotterell, former Principal of London School of Theology, and (Founding Director of EGST, 1997-1999),
Rev. Dr Debela Birri(Second Director, January 2000- December 2007), Dr Desta Heliso, (Third Director, 2008- 2015), and Dr Misgana Mathewos(Fourth Director, January 2016---)

From humble beginnings, EGST looks back on all that God has done since 1997. We praise God for what he continues to do through the lives and ministries of our graduates as they serve the Church and society in Ethiopia and beyond. The year 2022 is Silver Jubilee for EGST, and we are celebrating the faithfulness of God throughout the year in various events.

10/06/2026

2026 “Frumentius Lecture” 2, a powerful session reflectin...

video From Frumintus, 2Be inspired and encouraged by this insightful message from Frumintus. We invite you to watch, ...
10/06/2026

video From Frumintus, 2
Be inspired and encouraged by this insightful message from Frumintus. We invite you to watch, reflect, and grow in your faith.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/UwgeOcGo1gg?si=MnSrbwM2LGnQlRYg

2026 “Frumentius Lecture” 2, a powerful session reflectin...

28/05/2026

👉Announcement!!!
Admission to the PGD, MA, and MTh programmes is now open!

👉Application Deadlines:
PGD & MA: Friday, 31 July 2026
MTh: Friday, 07 August 2026

17/05/2026

to public!!!

08/05/2026

Graduates School of Theology (EGST) Discover the services of EGST in just one minute! 🎓✨From modern classrooms and a welcoming café to a peaceful...

08/05/2026




Graduates School of Theology (EGST) Discover the services of EGST in just one minute! 🎓✨From modern classrooms and a welcoming café to a peaceful...

04/05/2026
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Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
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