Evangel Theological University (ETU) (Formerly Evangel Theological Seminary) is an

evangelical Evangelicalism (), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that affirms the centrality of being " born again", in which an individual expe ...

theological

seminary A seminary, school of theology, theological seminary, or divinity school is an educational institution for educating students (sometimes called ''seminarians'') in scripture, theology, generally to prepare them for ordination to serve as clergy ...

based in

Kyiv Kyiv, also spelled Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2021, its population was 2,962,180, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyi ...

, Ukraine.

History

In 1997, Ukrainian President Kuchma called a meeting of national religious leaders to plan for the 2000 anniversary celebration of the birth of

Christ Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious ...

. During that meeting a request was made to the President that property be granted for the building of a church and

in the city of

. As a direct result of this request the mayor of Kyiv appropriated the present site. Plans were drawn, and construction began, and continued for years until the building was fully completed. Since the beginning of classes in 2002, graduates are now ministering in countries throughout the former

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and beyond.

Campus

ETU library: Evangel Theological University has more than 27,000 library books, computer aids, audio/video resources and journals both in English and in Russian language.

Academics

The seminary offers two degree programs: Master of Arts in Christian Studies and Master of Arts in Bible and Theology which enhances the professional level of students in the area of Pentecostal Theology, teaching and leadership skills. The ultimate purpose of education in this program is the readiness of graduates to teach on a college level, organize new study programs, plant churches and involvement in local church ministry. Courses can be completed during a two-year residency. Some classes are also offered at extension sites. Completion requires 20 for Master of Arts in Christian studies and 24 for Master of Arts in Bible and Theology, for students with BA in Christian studies.

References

External links

Official website of the Evangel Theological Seminary
{{authority control 2000 establishments in Ukraine Seminaries and theological colleges in Ukraine Christian organizations based in Ukraine Educational institutions established in 2000 Evangelical seminaries and theological colleges