Bachelor Degree in Bible and Theology

For those who are pastors, evangelists, and local church leaders, the BA in Bible and Theology prepares students to provide spiritual leadership and effective ministry in every dimension of the local church. This degree also well suits those students who are called by God to pursue further training at the master’s degree level in ministerial and theological studies.

The BA in Bible and Theology requires 120 credit hours in the fields of Bible, theology, New Testament Greek of Biblical Hebrew, church ministries, general education, and general electives. For the BA, 87 credits are earned from ABC through courses developed and evaluated by our faculty and Academic Affairs Committee. If credits are transferred to ABC from another institution, they are included in these 87 credits. The remaining 33 credits must be earned by taking GU courses. GU courses are taught by ABC faculty using GU study materials and administering GU-developed final examinations. The GU courses offered at ABC are listed below (see “Global University Courses”).

Bachelor Degree in Intercultural Studies (Missions)

Students called to minister cross culturally as missionaries and present the gospel to the unreached people groups of Ethiopia and beyond will be equipped through this major. The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Intercultural Studies requires 120 credit hours minimum in the fields of missions, cultural anthropology, Bible, theology, general education, and general electives.

 Bachelor Degree in Christian Education

If a student desires to develop curriculum for church-based educational ministries and cultivate teaching skills, the BA in Christian Education will assist them in fulfilling this calling. The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Christian Education requires 120 credit hours minimum in religious education, teaching skills, Bible, theology, general education, and general electives.

Extension Program

Addis Ababa Bible College provides training for volunteer Christian workers, professionals, and lay people who are serving the Lord, the church, and the community with their talents and skills. This evening program and Friday-only classes aim to equip professionals in Bible and theological understanding. Classes are taught at ABC five evenings each week during a regular semester. The admissions requirements for the extension program remain the same as those for the regular applicants except those entering the evening program are not required to be involved in fulltime ministry.

In-Ministry Training Program (IMTP)

The In-Ministry Training Program offers the BA degree in Bible/Theology as block courses which requires the same 120 credits hours in the fields of Bible and Theology during the long and short breaks (June-August and January). This program is targeted for full-time ministers who can only come to Addis Ababa for block courses while remaining in full-time ministry service.