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). Initially founded to provide theological education and training for clergy and lay deacons, the college has expanded its academic offerings to include undergraduate programs in Tourism and Heritage Management. These programs are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to serve the Church and society in specialized fields while integrating spiritual and professional services. The regular program requires five years of study (ten semesters), while the extension program spans six years (eleven semesters). The program comprises 180 credit hours, culminating in the award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Heritage Management የቱሪዝምና ቅርስ አስተዳደር ባችለር ድግሪ upon successful completion.

Objectives

1. Preserve Heritage: To protect the religious and natural heritage of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
2. Develop Professionals: To produce skilled professionals who can manage and promote heritage and tourism resources.
3. Contribute to Socio-Religious Development: To enhance the socio-religious and economic development of the Church through heritage and tourism.
4. Create Employment Opportunities: To generate income and employment opportunities for the Church and its members.
5. Provide Research and Advisory Services: To equip graduates with the skills to conduct research and provide consultancy services in heritage and tourism management.

Vision

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

Mission

The Faculty of Tourism and Heritage Management at St. Basilios Theological College is committed to providing high-quality 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 heritage preservation and tourism management.
• Skilled in promoting and managing tourism resources.
• Dedicated to integrating their professional expertise with their spiritual calling to serve God and society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Faculty of Tourism and Heritage Management will be equipped to serve in various capacities, including:

• Preserving and promoting the heritage and traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
• Managing and marketing tourism services and products.
• Providing consultancy services in heritage and tourism management.
• Conducting research and applying findings to the development of the field.
• Working in national, regional, and local tourism recruitment agencies.
• Managing financial and human resources in heritage and tourism institutions.

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.