DEPARTMENTAL MESSAGE
Mission of the Religion/Theology Department
The mission of the School of Religion and Theology is to prepare pastors and scholars in Religion who will serve humanity within and outside the context of the church. For us the Judeo-Christian Scriptures are regarded as the authoritative Word of God, and they undergird both the development of scholarship and spirituality. Our total program promotes the harmonious development of body, mind, spirit, and the joy of service to humanity and to the glory of God.
Mission Statement
To glorify God by equipping students in the work of evangelism, church administration, teaching and the proclamation of the word of God in order to meet the pastoral, ministerial, theological, educational, and evangelistic needs of East Ethiopia Union Mission and beyond
Vision Statement
The Theology Department of EAC aspires to be a center of excellence in theological studies and mission, leading students to a closer relationship with Jesus, sharpening their biblical knowledge, and preparing them for the local and worldwide mission fields.
Goal and objectives of the department
1. To design a curriculum that meet the needs of local churches and communities, a curriculum that promotes spiritual growth by strengthening confidence in God and the Bible
2. To provide an actual experience in evangelism, church administration, Bible study, teaching and preaching, and other training relevant to the curriculum.
3. To encourage professors to do research to enrich their classroom instructions.
4. To help students attain academic excellence and practical relevance by utilizing methods that encourages them to synthesize knowledge from many sources.
5. To provide wider guidance and service to students by encouraging professors to serve as advisers of student clubs such as the Young Theologian Club (YTC).
6.To strengthen their pastoral/ministerial duties by promoting spiritual growth, healthful lifestyle, sense of self-worth and confidence in God’s work of creation and redemption.
7. To familiarize students with research and problem solving methods by allowing them to synthesize knowledge from many sources.