Theology
Ministers mature in theological knowledge: able to research and study, to teach the congregation and protect the Church from false teaching, and to help believers understand, explain and live by the truth they have learned.
፩About the collegeስለ እኛ
Equipping ministers with the Word of God
Rev. Dr. Dereje Fantaye founded the college in 1994 E.C. to give ministers a thorough grounding in the Word of God. More than 6,000 students have studied here since then, and our graduates now serve in churches throughout Ethiopia and in many other countries.
Rev. Dr. Dereje FantayeIn loving memory of our founder
1994 E.C.
Founded by Rev. Dr. Dereje Fantaye. Training ministers for 25 years.
6,000+
Students who have studied at Grace.
Ethiopia & beyond
Our graduates serve in churches across the country and around the world.
Knowing the Lord we serve
Grace helps church ministers gain a deeper understanding of the Lord they serve, so they can share the knowledge of God's Word with their congregations.
In the languages ministers speak
We translate and provide teaching materials in the languages our students understand, speak and use in ministry, so that Bible teaching and study are within reach of every minister.
Beyond the classroom
Grace has taken the Gospel to rural and urban communities through outreach and evangelism, and has given humanitarian help to government institutions and religious organizations.
፪Vision, mission & beliefsራዕይ እና ተልዕኮ
Four fields of ministry
Our mission
- ፩To provide Biblical education and training in theology, leadership, counseling and missions.
- ፪To conduct research and studies.
- ፫To promote and encourage service to the Church and the community.
Our visionሥነ መለኮት አመራር ምክር ተልዕኮ
Leadership
Spiritually guided leaders, well trained in leadership, who understand the vision and mission of the Church, mentor the leaders who come after them, and make a positive impact on the nation.
Counseling
Qualified counselors with Biblical and psychological knowledge, who guide people in their spiritual lives, help with health-related challenges, and support families in marriage and raising children.
Missions
Ministers called to spread the Gospel, make disciples and plant churches, with the knowledge and practical skills to be effective workers, faithful to their calling.
What we value
- ፩Biblical Integrity
- ፪Academic Freedom
- ፫Moral Accountability
- ፬Service and Sacrifice
What we believe
Grace is an evangelical college and is not tied to any one denomination or church. We hold to the five solas of the Reformation.
- Sola ScripturaScripture alone
- Solus ChristusChrist alone
- Sola GratiaGrace alone
- Sola FideFaith alone
- Soli Deo GloriaTo the glory of God alone
፫Programsፕሮግራሞች
Programs for every stage of ministry
Programs are offered in four fields: theology, leadership, counseling and missions. Filter by field, then open a program to see its courses and entry requirements.
Foundations፩
Certificate in Biblical Studies
A first, careful walk through the whole Bible for Sunday-school teachers, youth leaders and anyone serving in a local church.
Entry: Grade 10 completion and a letter from your church.
Theology፪
Bachelor of Theology
Scripture, doctrine and church history in depth, for ministers who will teach the congregation, guard it from false teaching and help believers understand and explain their faith.
Entry: Grade 12 completion, church recommendation, entrance exam and interview.
Leadership፫
Diploma in Christian Leadership
For pastors and ministry leaders who carry people and teams: leading with a Biblical vision for the church, mentoring others and preparing the leaders who come next.
Entry: Grade 12 completion and active service in a church or ministry.
Counseling፬
Diploma in Biblical Counseling
Biblical and psychological training to guide people in their spiritual lives, walk with them through health-related struggles, and support families in marriage and raising children.
Entry: Grade 12 completion and a letter from your church.
Missions፭
Diploma in Missions & Church Planting
For those called to spread the Gospel, make disciples and plant churches, with the knowledge and practical skills to be effective workers, faithful to their calling.
Entry: Grade 10 completion and a letter from your church.
Short course፮
Short courses for pastors & church leaders
Focused training in preaching, leadership, counseling and church planting for pastors who cannot leave their congregations for long.
Entry: Open enrolment.
፬What you'll studyትምህርት
Twelve subjects every student studies
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Apologetics
Recognising and answering false teaching, so ministers can protect the congregation and help believers explain their faith.
Theology
6 of 12 subjects
፭Life at Graceሕይወት
A typical week at Grace
Mornings begin in prayer. The whole college gathers for chapel on Wednesdays. Afternoons belong to the library and tutorials, Fridays to mentoring groups, and weekends to a local church, serving under a supervising pastor.
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A typical week · BTh, year twoየሳምንቱ ፕሮግራም
MonTueWedThuFriWeekend7:30PrayerPrayerPrayerPrayerPrayer8:30Greek IIOld TestamentTheology IIGreek IIChurch HistoryChurch placement · preaching & teaching10:30HermeneuticsHomileticsChapelPastoral CareOld Testament14:00LibraryTutorialLibraryTutorialMentoring group
ጸሎት
Chapel
Students and faculty worship together each week. Senior students lead and preach; guests from Ethiopian churches bring the word.
ምክር
Mentoring groups
Every student belongs to a group of six or seven with a faculty mentor, for prayer, accountability and honest questions.
አገልግሎት
Supervised ministry
Weekend placements in partner churches, with a supervising pastor who reports back on preaching, teaching and care.
ቤተ መጻሕፍት
The library
Commentaries, theology and church history in English and Amharic, with quiet reading rooms open into the evening.
፮Facultyመምህራን
Lecturers still active in ministry
Our lecturers bring both academic training and years of experience in church ministry to the classroom.
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PrincipalSystematic Theology
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Academic DeanNew Testament & Greek
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LecturerOld Testament & Hebrew
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LecturerPreaching & Pastoral Theology
[A sentence or two from one of your graduates, in their own words, about what their time at Grace gave them and their church.]
፯Admissionsመግቢያ
How to apply, in four steps
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Choose your program
Use the program finder, or talk to our admissions office if you are unsure which level fits.
- ፪
Ask your church for a recommendation
Every applicant needs a letter from their church leadership about their faith, character and service.
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Submit your documents
Application form, copies of certificates and transcripts, two passport-size photographs, a copy of your ID, and the application fee receipt.
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Sit the entrance exam and interview
A short written exam in Bible knowledge and language, followed by a conversation with two faculty members.
Key dates · 2027/28 (2020 E.C.)
Applications open[Date E.C. · G.C.]Application deadline[Date E.C. · G.C.]Entrance exam[Date E.C. · G.C.]Classes begin[Date E.C. · G.C.]
Program finder
Not sure which program fits?
Answer all three questions to see which program we would suggest.
Frequently asked questions
No. Grace is an evangelical college and is not associated with any particular denomination or church. Students come from many churches, and we hold to the five solas of the Reformation.
፰The year at Graceየትምህርት ዘመን
The academic year, month by month
Our year follows the Ethiopian calendar, from Meskerem to the short thirteenth month of Pagume. It is now Meskerem 2019 E.C.
- Month 1NowመስከረምMeskeremSep 11 – Oct 10Classes begin. Opening chapel and a welcome week for new students.
- Month 2ጥቅምትTikimtOct 11 – Nov 9Mentoring groups formed; weekend church placements assigned.
- Month 3ኅዳርHidarNov 10 – Dec 9Annual public lecture, open to pastors across the city.
- Month 4ታኅሣሥTahsasDec 10 – Jan 8Reading week. Genna break at the month’s end.
- Month 5ጥርTirJan 9 – Feb 7First-semester examinations.
- Month 6የካቲትYekatitFeb 8 – Mar 9Second semester begins.
- Month 7መጋቢትMegabitMar 10 – Apr 8Applications open for the next academic year.
- Month 8ሚያዝያMiyaziaApr 9 – May 8Entrance exams and interviews. Fasika break.
- Month 9ግንቦትGinbotMay 9 – Jun 7Final examinations and thesis submission.
- Month 10ሰኔSeneJun 8 – Jul 7Graduation service and commissioning of graduates.
- Month 11ሐምሌHamleJul 8 – Aug 6Summer intensive courses begin.
- Month 12ነሐሴNehaseAug 7 – Sep 5Intensives continue; the library stays open for research.
- Month 13ጳጉሜPagumeSep 6 – Sep 10The thirteenth month: five quiet days before the new year.
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፱Support the collegeይደግፉን
Your support helps train ministers for churches across Ethiopia and beyond
Sponsor a student
Cover tuition, books or housing for a student from a rural church who could not otherwise come.
Translate teaching materials
Help us translate and print Bible teaching in the languages ministers speak and use in their churches.
Pray with us
Receive our prayer letter each semester, with news from students and graduates in ministry.
Become a partner[Bank / mobile-money giving details]
፲Visit & contactያግኙን
Visit the college
You are welcome to sit in on a class, join us for chapel or look around the library. Tell us when you would like to come and someone from the office will meet you.
- Address
- [Street or landmark], [Sub-city]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Office
- Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - Phone
- +251 [phone number]
- [email address]
- facebook.com/GTCGGS
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