Evangelical
Sports are an integral part of the educational            Faculty
experience at EPTS. All students are required to          The faculty and teaching staff of EPTS are committed
participate in sports each week as a requirement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Presbyterian
                                                          to the mission and vision of the seminary. The faculty
for graduation. Each week students take part in           believes that the seminary is a Church School,
some form of sports, such as football, volleyball,        therefore they provide peaceful and disciplined
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Theological
running, table tennis, badminton, and a variety of        community life with pastoral care and counselling.
other athletic activities. Not only do these activities   Faculty members are also involved actively in the local
help strengthen our bodies, but they provide an           church ministry.
enjoyable outlet for fun and fellowship that then
enables the students to focus more clearly on their       Admission Requirements
                                                          All the applicants must fulfill all the required           Other Required Documents                                   Financial Aid and Scholarship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Seminary
studies.
                                                          qualification in order to get considered for admission     >> Completed Application Form                              In line with the vision and investment of the founders         Accredited by Asia Theological Association -ATA
                                                          at EPTS.                                                   >> Baptism Certificate/Letter from pastor certifying       and supporters of EPTS, 80% scholarships are available
Alumni                                                    >> Must be a baptized and have made a public                  your baptism in case of no certificate duly signed in   to cover the remaining costs of education and housing
The Alumni Association is a very active body of EPTS           profession of faith in Christ in a local church.         the church letter pad
                                                          >> Must have a call and commitment to ministry,                                                                       while enrolled at EPTS. All students must complete
graduates in and outside of valley. The association                                                                  >> Transcripts and Certificate of SLC
                                                               Christian life and testimony, and general maturity.                                                              theApplication for financial Aid and Scholarshipform
comprising of about 80% of the graduates, are                                                                        >> Transcript and Certificate of HS (Plus II)
                                                          >> 12th passed (Intermediate or I.Com level).                                                                         when applying to EPTS to avail this facility. The SEC
involved in either planting or leading a church                                                                      >> Recommendations: Provide names, emails and
congregation. Some of our graduates also serve as         >> Mature Candidates                                                                                                  (Seminary Executive Committee) shall decide the
                                                                                                                        contact details of people (pastor, teacher and
teachers, missionaries and field workers of national      Mature Candidates over 25 yrs of age, having 5-7 years                                                                full/partial financial aid and scholarship upon the
                                                                                                                        friend)
mission organizations.                                    of full time ministry experience with good knowledge       >> Financial Agreement Paper duly signed by                recommendation of seminary administrator.
                                                          of English may apply for admission at EPTS office.            concerned authorities
                                                                                                                                                                                All applicants are required to pay 20% of estimated
                                                                                                                                                                                monthly expenses at the seminary. The estimated cost
                                                                                                                                                                                of studies are calculated on the basis of the cost of
                                                                                                                                                                                teaching, feeding, and housing one student at EPTS.
                                                                                                                                                                                     FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
                                                                                                                                                                                     EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN
                                                                                                                                                                                     THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
                                                                                                                                                                                     Sibhu, Ward No-4, Bhaishipati, Lalitpur
                                                                                                                                                                                     Phone: 977-1-5592987 | Fax: 977-1-5592987
                                                                                                                                                                                     Postal: GPO 8975, EPC 1632 Kathmandu, Nepal
                                                                                                                                                                                     Email: eptsnepal@gmail.com
                                                                                                                                                                                     Web: www.eptsnepal.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Restorers of Gods Creation
                                                                                                                 Programs Offered                                            Church Music
                                                       Gospel Transforming Community: We value                                                                               EPTS offers the program of Bachelor of Theology
OUR VISION                                                                                                       Bachelor of Theology
                                                       the knowledge and spiritual practices must bring                                                                      specialized in the Church Music. Its purpose is to train
We see Nepali Communities flourishing in the fruits
                                                       transformation in a persons life, therefore causes       EPTS offers Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree             the students who are gifted in music and want to
of the Gospel through the labor of disciples yoked
                                                       effect to transform whole community born with             accredited by Asia Theological Association. This is four    serve church with the gift. They will be trained to be
to Christ.
                                                       gospel fruits.                                            year residential degree program after higher secondary      the ministers who serve churches not only with the
                                                                                                                 education. The program is designed to prepare pastors       word but also with the music to lead churches into
OUR MISSION                                            Nurturing with Nepali Resources: We value that God        and ministry leaders for Christs Church in Nepal.          inspirational worship.
Mission of EPTS is To provide Christ-centered          made us and loves us in Nepal, appointed us stewards,
training to equip godly leaders for Christs           therefore wants us to be dignified people faithful with
church among Nepal people, who are authentic           the resources entrusted to us- inherited, earned as       Special Programs                                            Spiritual Life
in Christian character, competent in theological       well as gifts from others.                                                                                            Since the goal of EPTS is to develop Christian leaders
                                                                                                                 Christian Education                                         who honor Jesus in all they do, we take spiritual life
knowledge, and equipped for ministry.
                                                       Network of Christian leaders: We value our                EPTS offers the program of Bachelor of Theology             very seriously and place a strong emphasis on it.
                                                       relationships with the churches and pastors who make      specialized in the Christian Education. Its purpose is to
OUR VALUES                                             our board, teach, mentor students over internships are    train the students who desire to serve in educational
We want to Glorify God through upholding these         essential to create future leaders.                       ministry. This program equips the students with             Chapel                                                     Advisory Groups & Mentoring                            Spiritual Life Retreat
                                                                                                                 essential knowledge, vigorous passion, and practical        Twice a week the students engage in and lead                                                                      Once every semester EPTS organizes a spiritual
values:
                                                       Covenant Spirituality: We value spiritual exercise        skills specifically for Christian education in local        dynamic worship as we gather together for singing,         Relationships                                          life retreat where 1-3 days are spent nurturing our
                                                                                                                                                                             prayer, and the preaching of the Word.                     Every Monday students meet with their assigned
Reformed world and life-view: We value the Re-         that is formed in personal individual levels and          churches, Christian organizations, and Christian                                                                                                                              spiritual health and further discerning Gods call on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        faculty member to share their concerns and receive
formed worldview in that all of life and the world     equally in communities who are called into covenant       schools.                                                                                                                                                                      our lives. This time is designed to take a break from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        guidance and prayer for their life and ministry. The
belongs to God, therefore must be reclaimed back to    relationship with God.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  the rigors of studying without taking a break from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        purpose of these groups is not simply to evaluate
the Lordship of Christ.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        God. The Spiritual Life Retreat has proven to be a
                                                       Servant Leadership: We value Christ like shepherding                                                                                                                             the spiritual life of the students, but to greatly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               great experience for students to nourish their spiritual
Christ-Centered Education: We value theological        leadership committed to self-denial in order to see                                                                                                                              encourage its growth. Students are also assisted by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               health.
education par excellence is centered in Christ, His    others built up.                                                                                                                                                                 faculty mentors in their spiritual life and ministry
words and thoughts for his church and his kingdom.                                                                                                                                                                                      related issues.
                                                       Holistic Human Development: We value that a                                                                                                                                                                                             Student Life
Missionary spirit and zeal: We value the missionary    person under training for ministry is a complex being,                                                                                                                                                                                  EPTS is a unique community centered in Christ.
nature of God, incarnation of Christ is to bless us    thus in need of love and nurturing in all aspects of                                                                                                                             Local Church Relations                                 Ninety percent of the students live in campus
                                                       their being, physical, spiritual, emotional, etc..                                                                                                                               Each student is actively involved in a local church,
through his word and spirit and send us out to bless                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           housing, where not only is learning fun, but the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        with the specific requirement of doing ministry
our neighbors wherever God places us.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Christian life of discipleship and maturity is made
                                                       Training for Vocational Ministry: We value Christian                                                                                                                             on Fridays when the students go out to share
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               practical.
                                                       ministry as calling and covenant duties uniquely                                                                                                                                 the gospel and lead fellowships to fulfill the
                                                       entrusted by God through spiritual gifts.                                                                                                                                        requirements for their concurrent field education.