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Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo

 
 

Cairo Egypt

 
  History: The Evangelical Theological Seminary was founded in 1863 by members of the American Mission in Egypt. The American Mission was undertaken by the United Presbyterian Church of North America (UPNA), now the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Seminary's first location was Asyut. the Seminary was established in its present location in Cairo in 1926.  
       
  Profile: The Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo has over 180 students. Most of the students are Egyptians, but many other nationalities are represented. A sizeable group of students comes from the Sudan to prepare for pastoral ministry or for teaching religion in secondary schools. The student body represents many denominations. There are 30 faculty members, 9 of whom are full-time. At the present time, the Seminary grants two degrees: The Bachelor of Theology and the Diploma in Theological Studies. The Seminary is making preparations to offer two new degrees in the near future: The Masters in Theology and a Diploma of Higher Studies in Theology.  
       
  Mission: The Evangelical Theological Seminary of Cairo was founded to train pastors and other leaders for service in the Evangelical (Presbyterian) Synod of the Nile. The Seminary strives to attain high academic standards in every area of biblical and religious studies.  
       
  Church Relationship: Synod of the Nile of the Egyptian Evangelical Church  
       
  Address: Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo
8 el-Sikka el-Beida Street
Abbasiya, Cairo, EGYPT
 
       
  Telephone: 011-20-2-682-2162 or 011-20-2-682-5680  
       
  FAX: 011-20-2-685-7412  
       
       
 

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