Faculty of Ethiopian Studies
Programs and Works of the Faculty
1. Background
The Faculty of Ethiopian Studies is dedicated to preserving, researching, and teaching Ethiopiaβs profound classical heritage, manuscripts, language, history, culture, and architecture.
2. Departments
1. Department of Philology
2. Department of Ge'ez Language and Literature
3. Department of Culture
4. Department of History
5. Department of Art and Architecture
3. Key Academic Disciplines
- Philology: Ancient Ethiopian manuscript studies, textual criticism, codicology, and paleography.
- Ge'ez Language and Literature: Classical Ge'ez grammar, poetry (Qene), literary composition, and translation.
- Culture: Indigenous traditions, religious heritage, customs, and Ethiopian cultural anthropology.
- History: Structure of Ethiopian royal chronicles, church history, and critical historical historiography.
- Art and Architecture: Traditional church architecture, rock-hewn monuments, iconography, and sacred Christian art preservation.
The Faculty maintains active collaborations and working relationships with all Departments, Coordinators, Faculties, and the Academic Vice President Office.