St. Basilios Theological College, established in 2023 in Dibre Berhan, Ethiopia, is one of the modern higher education institutions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). In addition to its theological programs, the college offers undergraduate-level legal education through its Faculty of Law. The Faculty of Law is dedicated to producing graduates who are not only skilled in secular law but also deeply rooted in the teachings and traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. These graduates are equipped to uphold the rights and interests of the Church while providing both legal and spiritual services to the community. The regular program requires five years of study (ten semesters), while the extension program spans six years (eleven semesters). The program comprises 183 credit hours, culminating in the award of a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) የሕግ ባችለር ድግሪ upon successful completion.

Objectives

1. Produce Ethical Lawyers: To train qualified and professionally ethical lawyers who can serve the Church in the field of law, combining knowledge of both Church and secular law.
2. Uphold Church Interests: To equip graduates with the skills to protect the legal rights and interests of the Church.
3. Promote Justice: To demonstrate that the Church is a source of law and justice, fostering a culture of fairness and ethical practice.
4. Integrate Spiritual and Legal Services: To enable graduates to provide both legal and spiritual services, such as preaching, mediation, and dispute resolution within the Church.
5. Educate on Church Law: To produce graduates who can teach and advise on Church law and its application in various contexts.

Vision

To be a leading institution in Ethiopia that integrates theological and legal education, producing graduates who serve as ethical legal professionals and spiritual leaders, upholding the rights and traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church while contributing to the broader society.

Mission

The Faculty of Law at St. Basilios Theological College is committed to providing high-quality legal and theological education that prepares students to serve the Church and society with integrity, professionalism, and faith. Through rigorous academic programs, practical training, and spiritual formation, the Faculty aims to produce graduates who are:

• Knowledgeable in both Church and secular law.
• Capable of addressing legal challenges and promoting justice within and beyond the Church.
• Dedicated to integrating their legal expertise with their spiritual calling to serve God and society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Faculty of Theology are equipped to:

• Teaching Church law and religion.
• Advising the Church on legal matters.
• Representing the Church in courts and other legal institutions.
• Drafting and preparing legal documents.
• Correct and advise those who create religious divisions inside or outside the Church.
• Serving as judges in Church judicial institutions.
• Providing legal services within the Church structure.

St. Basilios Theological College is dedicated to producing graduates who are not only skilled in Orthodox theology but also faithful servants of the Church, capable of integrating their knowledge with their spiritual calling to serve God and society.