His Holiness Abune Basilios (1891–1970)
His Holiness Abune Basilios (23 April 1891–13 October 1970), Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, was born on 23 April 1891, in Mida Michael, Merha Bete District, North Shewa Zone, to his father Merigeta Wolde Tsadik Solomon (a respected ecclesiastical official) and his mother Weizero Welete Mariam Bayu (later known as Emahoy Welete Mariam). He was baptized at the age of forty days in the Kosso Maryam Church, near his family's home, and was given the Christian name Gebre Giyorgis.
When he reached the age for education, he received elementary education in his birthplace at the Kosso Maryam Church and was ordained as a deacon on 24 August 1905 at the age of 14 by the Egyptian Ethiopian Archbishop Mathews, continuing to serve the church. He then went to the great monastery of Debre Libanos, where he studied chanting (Zema), poetry (Qene), and interpretation of books under Memehr Gebre Yesus, and completed his studies in the Divine Liturgy under Aba Gebre Hiwot.
After completing his studies, His Holiness remained at Debre Libanos, where he served in the monastic order and deepened his understanding of monastic life. On August 29, 1913, at the age of 21, he was ordained as a monk. In 1914, he was ordained as a priest by the Egyptian Archbishop of Ethiopia, Abune Matewos. For the next 12 years, he served in the same monastery.
Debre Berhan St. Basilios Theological College is a higher education institution of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, established in Debre Berhan city in 2016, under the visionary and far-sighted father, His Holiness Abune Clementos, Archbishop of the North Shewa Diocese and the head and founder of the college, and approved by the Holy Synod Plenary Assembly. Debre Berhan St. Basilios Theological College is named after the first Ethiopian Patriarch, His Holiness Abune Basilios, Patriarch and Supreme Patriarch of Ethiopia. The college currently accepts and teaches students in theology, law, tourism and heritage management. Therefore, it is certain that the college will contribute to the development of an educated workforce and the production of additional scholars and experts for our Holy Church. The college is preparing to construct various buildings on a 22,000 square meter land leased from the government in order to expand its teaching and learning activities and open additional classrooms. After the construction is completed, it is believed that it will become a high-ranking institution of the church consisting of various colleges.
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Faculty of Theology
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and disciplines within theology. Students will explore the historical development of theological thought, key theological terms, and the major branches of theology, including biblical, systematic, historical, and practical theology.
Faculty of Tourism and Heritage Management
This course offers an integrated approach to understanding the interrelationship between tourism and heritage management. Students will explore how cultural, historical, and natural heritage influences tourism development and vice versa. The course emphasizes sustainable practices that enhance the visitor experience while preserving the integrity of heritage sites.
Faculty of Law
This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental principles of law and the legal system. Students will explore the nature of law, sources of law, and the role of law in society. The course covers various branches of law, including constitutional, criminal, civil, and administrative law.
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