Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST)
Admission Procedure - 2026/27 Academic Year
Admission to the PGD & MA programmes for the 2026/27 academic year is now open. The Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST) invites interested and potential candidates to enrol for the 2026/27 academic year and join its student body. Competitive Scholarship is available with priority to female students.
1. Academic Programmes
- The Post-Graduate Diploma in Biblical and Theological Studies (PGD)
- Master of Arts in Development Studies (MADevS)
- Master of Arts in Peace and Sustainable Development (MA-PSD)
- Master of Arts in Leadership and Management (MALM)
- Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) in the areas of Biblical Studies, Theological and Historical Studies, or Mission and Applied Theological Studies.
- Master of Theology (MTh)
2. Application Requirements & Procedures
Minimum CGPA Requirement
| Programme | Requirement |
|---|---|
| PGD | Open to applicants holding first degree in a subject other than theology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. |
| MABTS | Open to applicants holding first degree in theology with a minimum CGPA of 2.5. |
| MADevS, MA-PSD, & MALM | Open to applicants holding first degree in theology with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or in subjects other than theology with CGPA of 2.0. |
| MTh | Open to applicants holding MA in theology with a minimum CGPA of 3.3. |
- Note on prospective graduates: Prospective graduates of 2026 with CGPA of 3.00 or higher can apply.
- Accreditation: Only applications from accredited academic institutions will be considered.
Testing Requirements
- All Bachelor's degree holders are required to take IELTS or equivalent English examination to demonstrate English proficiency and Bible and Doctrine tests to demonstrate biblical and theological competence.
- Master's degree holders will be exempted from the English test provided that they present all the required credentials. However, they must take the Bible and Doctrine tests.
Online Application (Outside Addis Ababa)
Only applicants residing outside of Addis Ababa can submit their applications electronically at admissions@egst.edu.et. Online applications will be considered only if the following documents are complete (they must be scanned into a single PDF document in the order they are listed below):
- A completed application form
- A Church recommendation form completed and signed by leaders of the church of which the applicant is a member. It should also bear the church's official stamp.
- Personal testimony (signed and dated) on a separate sheet in no more than 300 words.
- A temporary or original degree certificate. Candidates who have not yet fulfilled their cost-sharing obligations must provide a temporary degree that shows their CGPA.
- Transcript (student copy).
- Bank deposit slip. An application fee of ETB 600.00 must be deposited to the EGST account at:
- Berhan International Bank, 1601160014070 OR
- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, 1000145899242
Application and church recommendation forms will be available for collection from the Registrar's Office starting February 17, or they can be downloaded from the EGST website: www.egst.edu.et.
EGST is a 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.
We seek to subject our thoughts and actions to God’s Word and affirm the power of Scripture to effect change in individual lives, churches and society.
We come together as a community of learners not for our sake only but also for the sake of others. We seek to grow in our understanding of God and his ways, so that we may help others to acknowledge his governance over the world with its rich possibilities for both individual transformation and for social and cultural renewal.
We believe that theological education speaks to and out of its local context as a dynamic interaction between the local context, the global context and Scripture.
We strongly believe that unity among the churches of Ethiopia is important and can be fostered through cooperative, inter-denominational graduate-level theological education. We also seek to partner with individuals, institutions, churches and organizations within and outside Ethiopia.
We value learning alongside people from different traditions and churches. Exposure to varying traditions challenges thinking about God and the diversity of his work in the world. While EGST promotes unity, it also appreciates and respects diversity.
We value the importance of worshipping God with our minds and strive for excellence both in our rigorous study of Scripture and in our critical analysis of context.
We seek to be people who model Christ’s values such as love, humility, compassion, justice, integrity, self-control, and holiness.
We seek to promote ecumenical relationships among churches in Ethiopia in order to enhance mutual understanding.
