Coordinator Bio
Bishop Zerai Gebrehiwot, OSA serves as Bishop of the Province of the Horn of Africa and the Diocese of East Africa, based in Ethiopia. He is also the Bishop Abbot of the Order of St. Alcuin, overseeing its work across Africa and Europe, and serves as Chancellor of St. Alcuin House Theological Seminary in Africa.
Bishop Zerai provides leadership in the oversight of study center operations and student formation, offering guidance and mentorship to those preparing for ministry. He brings many years of experience in pastoral care, theological education, and mission outreach, contributing to the development of clergy and lay leaders across diverse ministry contexts.
Academic Qualifications
+Zerai holds multiple doctoral degrees in education and ministry, including a PhD in Religious Education, reflecting his deep commitment to academic excellence and the formation of Christian leaders.
Local Language Offerings
Afar, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya and English
The Addis Ababa Study Center equips students in Ethiopia and surrounding regions for ordained and lay ministry formation.
Its curriculum integrates Scripture, theology, Anglican liturgical foundations, and practical ministry in church and community settings.
Students engage in blended learning through teaching cohorts, distance coursework, mentoring relationships, and supervised ministry activity.
The center prioritizes spiritual formation, servant leadership, and evangelistic mission rooted in local realities.
Its aim is to strengthen churches through biblically grounded and pastorally mature leaders for long-term Kingdom work in East Africa.