The Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST) was established in 1997 in response to a growing need perceived within the Churches of Ethiopia to provide a contextually relevant graduate level theological education within the country. EGST is Christian institution that exists to equip Christ-like women and men through theological and related studies and to stimulate research for the service of Church and Society in Ethiopia and beyond.

Currently, EGST offers the following programmes to which we invite you to apply.

1. Students will be admitted for the Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in biblical and Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Development Studies (MADevS), Master of Arts in Leadership and Management (MALM), Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS), and Master of Theology (MTh)
   • The PGD is open to students holding a first degree in a subject other than theology from a recognized university or college, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5.
   • The MADevS and MALM programmes are open to students holding a first degree in Theology or in subjects other than theology, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5.
   • The MABTS in the areas of Biblical Studies, Theological and Historical Studies, or Mission and Applied Theological Studies, is open to students holding a first degree in theology from an accredited institution, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75.
   • The MTh is a one-year research degree open to students holding the MDiv, MABTS or equivalent post-graduate theology degree, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3.
2. All applicants are required to take IELTS or equivalent English examination to demonstrate English proficiency.
3. All MABTS applicants will be required to sit for an entrance examination to demonstrate biblical and theological competence.
4. Application deadline is Friday 27 March 2015.
5. Entrance examination will be held on Saturday 18 April 2015 at 9:00 A.M.
6. Application, reference and medical forms may be collected from the Registrar’s Office as of 11 February 2015. An application fee of 100.00 ETB is required.