Evangel Theological Seminary
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Evangel Theological Seminary (ETS) is an evangelical
theological seminary
based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
called a meeting of National religious leaders to plan for the 2000 anniversary celebration of the birth of Christ
. During that meeting a request was made to the President that property be granted for the building of a church and seminary
in the city of Kyiv. As a direct result of this request the mayor of Kyiv appropriated the present site. Plans were drawn, and through a series of financial miracles construction began, and continued for 2½ years until the building was fully completed. Since the beginning of classes in 2002, graduates are now ministering in countries throughout the former Soviet Union
and beyond. The Seminary continues to respond to the need for preparing pastors, teachers and church leaders.
Evangel Theological Seminary has more than 27,000 library books, computer aids, audio/video resources and journals both in English and in Russian language.
Also have easily accessible fund of educational material for students not only books but on AUDIO, VIDIO, DVD, CD storages. It is different kinds of teaching programs, courses, lectures, books, commentaries, sermons on Russian, Ukrainian and English languages.
We have new modern library computer program which is using other major secular libraries in Ukraine and where student can find any book or resource that is needed. For student's papers and Internet work we have a good computer laboratory.
“To offer advanced theological education and training that assists the church in the development of Pentecostal leaders for service in the CIS, Baltics, and Central Asian Republics.”
What we believe
• The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God.
• There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
• In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years.
• In the blessed hope – the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming.
• The only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ.
• Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
• In water baptism by immersion.
• The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer.
• The baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
• In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
• In the resurrection of both the saved and lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation.
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 2 year residency. Some classes are also offered at extension sites. To complete the programs:
20 completed courses are required for Master of Arts in Christian studies
24 completed courses are required for Master of Arts in Bible and Theology, for students with BA in Christian studies.
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
theological seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
History
In 1997 Ukrainian President KuchmaLeonid Kuchma
Leonid Danylovych Kuchma was the second President of independent Ukraine from 19 July 1994, to 23 January 2005. Kuchma took office after winning the 1994 presidential election against his rival, incumbent Leonid Kravchuk...
called a meeting of National religious leaders to plan for the 2000 anniversary celebration of the birth of Christ
Christ
Christ is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach...
. During that meeting a request was made to the President that property be granted for the building of a church and seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
in the city of Kyiv. As a direct result of this request the mayor of Kyiv appropriated the present site. Plans were drawn, and through a series of financial miracles construction began, and continued for 2½ years until the building was fully completed. Since the beginning of classes in 2002, graduates are now ministering in countries throughout the former Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
and beyond. The Seminary continues to respond to the need for preparing pastors, teachers and church leaders.
Campus
ETS library:Evangel Theological Seminary has more than 27,000 library books, computer aids, audio/video resources and journals both in English and in Russian language.
Also have easily accessible fund of educational material for students not only books but on AUDIO, VIDIO, DVD, CD storages. It is different kinds of teaching programs, courses, lectures, books, commentaries, sermons on Russian, Ukrainian and English languages.
We have new modern library computer program which is using other major secular libraries in Ukraine and where student can find any book or resource that is needed. For student's papers and Internet work we have a good computer laboratory.
Organization
Our Mission statement is:“To offer advanced theological education and training that assists the church in the development of Pentecostal leaders for service in the CIS, Baltics, and Central Asian Republics.”
What we believe
• The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God.
• There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.
• In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years.
• In the blessed hope – the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming.
• The only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ.
• Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
• In water baptism by immersion.
• The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer.
• The baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
• In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
• In the resurrection of both the saved and lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation.
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 2 year residency. Some classes are also offered at extension sites. To complete the programs:
20 completed courses are required for Master of Arts in Christian studies
24 completed courses are required for Master of Arts in Bible and Theology, for students with BA in Christian studies.