University at a Glance

Decades of Academic & Spiritual Distinction

1944
Year Established
(1937 E.C.)
4
Academic Faculties
15+
Accredited Programs
10,000+
Graduated Alumni
University Leadership

Words from the University Leadership

His Eminence Abba Philip (Dr.) President of Holy Trinity University, Archbishop of the Diocese of South Omo and Ari Zones
President's Welcome

His Eminence Abba Philip (Dr.) President of Holy Trinity University, Archbishop of the Diocese of South Omo and Ari Zones

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Welcome to Holy Trinity University! It is a profound honor to serve as the President of this distinguished institution, where our mission is rooted in both academic excellence and the enduring spiritual legacy of the Holy Trinity. At Holy Trinity University, we are committed to shaping future leaders who are not only intellectually prepared but also spiritually grounded in the rich teac Read More ...
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— His Eminence Abune Philipos, President of Holy Trinity ...

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Prof. Abba Hailegebriel Girma Academic Vice President

Prof. Abba Hailegebriel Girma Academic Vice President

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Our academic programs are designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of the world, while remaining grounded in the Orthodox theological mis Read More ...
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— Prof. Abba Hailegebriel Girma Academic ...

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Melake Hail Abba Tsigiedingile Fentahun (Komos), Vice President for Administration Affairs

Melake Hail Abba Tsigiedingile Fentahun (Komos), Vice President for Administration Affairs

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The Holy Trinity University of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is the renowned theological University in Ethiopia committed to holistic education: working for intellectual a Read More ...
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— Melake Hail Abba Tsigiedingile Fentahun ...

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Global Academic Outreach

College of Distance and Online Education

Authentic Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Theological Education

እግዚአ አእምሮ ወዜናዌ ጥበብ ዘከሠተ ለነ ዘኮነ ሥውረ ውስተ ማዕምቀ ጽልመት ወሀቤ ቃለ ትፍሥሕት ለእለ ይሰብኩ ዕበየ ኃይልከ።

Rooted in the ancient heritage of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the College of Distance and Online Education connects teachers and students beyond conventional classrooms. Through written study materials, the Internet, software applications, video, audio, correspondence, and face-to-face engagement, priests and faithful across Ethiopia and the world are invited to pursue holistic theological formation.

“The Christian people experience the reality of the communion opened by Jesus Christ and affirm the truth of teaching about that mystical communion, [which is fundamental to all knowledge.]”

— John D. Zizioulas

Learning Delivery Modes

Written Texts & Correspondence
Video & Audio Instruction
Online LMS & Software Apps
Face-to-Face Seminars
Students engaged in digital and distance learning at Holy Trinity University
Local Distance • Global Online

Serving EOTC clergy and believers across Ethiopia and the global diaspora

College Purpose

1

Making true Orthodox theological education—dogmatic, canonical, and traditional EOTC teachings accessible to priests and believers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church living in Ethiopia and worldwide who cannot attend in person.

2

Increasing qualified teachers in dioceses where churches and evangelization are expanding, and fostering uniform religious teaching and liturgical order among priests and laity from local parishes to the Patriarchate.

Bachelor’s Degree in Theology (BTh / BA) • Local & Global EnrollmentAdmissions & Tuition FAQ

College Mission

Technology-Enabled Access

Developing modern teaching methods beyond regular classroom schedules, harnessing technology to make Ethiopian Orthodox Church theology accessible to learners everywhere.

Empowering Clergy Ministry

Teaching priests to expand the service of the Holy Church with greater spiritual knowledge so their mission in the universal spiritual life of believers knows no bounds.

Faith Amid Work & Family

Teaching Orthodox theology to faithful engaged in diverse professions and family responsibilities who cannot attend in person, strengthening their faith and active worship.

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Campus News & Announcements

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Oct 29, 2026

ታላቅ መንፈሳዊ የምሥራች በሀገር ውስጥና በውጪ ሀገራት ለምትገኙ የኢ.ኦ.ተ.ቤ.ክ ካህናት እና ምዕመናን በሙሉ!

በርቀት እና በበይነ መረብ የነገረ መለኮት ትምህርት የዲግሪ መርሐ ግብር እስከ ጥቅምት 30 ቀን 2019 ዓ.ም ተራዘመ፡፡

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Oct 28, 2026

Holy Trinity University is accepting applications for the Distance and Online Bachelor of Theology Program

The university provides continuous, distance, and online education to priests and faithful both at home and abroad, combining Orthodox Tewahedo theology with modern digital tools.

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Oct 24, 2026

እግዚአብሔር ሆይ! በየቀኑ ጥበቃህ አይለየን፤ በመከራ ጊዜም ታደገን (ኢሳ 33፥2)

በአርሲ ሀገረ ስብከት በሽርካ ወረዳ በተፈጸመው አሰቃቂ እልቂት እና በወገኖቻችን ላይ በደረሰው ከባድ ጥቃት የተሰማንን ጥልቅና መሪር ሀዘን እንገልጻለን።

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