Dr. Lewis Chomba
Principal
Holds a Doctor of Ministry in Educational Leadership and champions ECT’s mission to integrate theology, counselling, and community impact.
About Eswatini College of Theology
Rooted in Scripture, advancing holistic service
For more than five decades ECT has equipped servant leaders, counsellors, mediators, and development practitioners for church, marketplace, and community impact. Discover our story, our people, and the gospel-shaped commitments that guide every programme.
Leadership & faculty
Meet a few of the servant leaders guiding our academic strategy and student experience. Each brings a blend of pastoral, counselling, psychological, and community development expertise to the classroom.
- Principal: Dr. Lewis Chomba
- Academic Dean: Rev. Vicki Ross
- Registrar: Rev. Jabulani Msibi
- HOD Bible & Theology: Rev. Mandla Msibi
- HOD Psychology & Counselling: Mr. Leonard Mpenzeni
Rev. Vicki Ross
Academic Dean
Ordained minister and scholar overseeing curriculum review, faculty development, and accreditation standards.
Rev. Jabulani Msibi
Registrar
Provides steady stewardship for admissions, records, and compliance with Eswatini Higher Education Council benchmarks.
Rev. Mandla Msibi
HOD Bible & Theology
Guides exegesis, homiletics, and contextual theology pathways, mentoring pastors across Eswatini and Southern Africa.
Mr. Leonard Mpenzeni
HOD Psychology & Counselling
Registered counsellor specialising in trauma recovery, coordinating practicums and clinical supervision for students.
Established for transformative Christian higher education
Prince Mahlalengangeni founded the Eswatini College of Theology in 1988, partnering with the Ministry of Education and Assemblies of God USA to launch the nation's first bachelor's-level theological institution. Over time that vision expanded to include psychology, psychosocial counselling, community development, and peace studies so graduates can serve the whole person.
1988 – 1995: Vision takes root
Beginning with five students and a single building, ECT quickly expanded dormitories, classrooms, and a chapel through support from Assemblies of God congregations abroad. Early graduates returned as lecturers, strengthening academic foundations.
1996 – 2015: Growing reach
Affiliation with Global University (ICI University) broadened accreditation, attracting students from across Southern and Central Africa and enabling more comprehensive ministry training.
2016 – present: Innovating for communities
Responding to emerging needs, ECT added psychology and counselling pathways, expanded online and part-time platforms, and continues equipping leaders who catalyse transformation in churches and society.
Vision, mission, and values
Our identity is captured in the statements below and demonstrates our commitment to holistic transformation.
Vision
To be a leading global Christian training institution, producing graduates who are equipped to address the needs of individuals and communities.
Mission
Eswatini College of Theology exists to provide innovative and transformational training to produce professionals and servant leaders who can contextually serve the church, society, and the entire world with integrity and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Core Values
- Christ-likeness
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Team Work
- Prayer and Worship
From vision to vibrant campus
Established in 1988 under the leadership of Prince Mahlalengangeni and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, ECT was created to answer Eswatini's need for credible, degree-level Christian training. Early support from Assemblies of God USA and Rev. Jimmy Swaggart secured the campus property, funded the first buildings, and housed pioneering missionaries who helped launch the college.
Beginning with just five students, the college quickly expanded its facilities in Ezulwini—adding dormitories, classrooms, administration offices, and a chapel through the generosity of Assemblies of God congregations in the United States. Graduates from those formative years soon returned as lecturers, strengthening the institution's academic foundation and community reach.
Affiliation with Global University (formerly ICI University) broadened ECT's credentials and opened pathways for internationally recognised programmes. Today the college offers psychology and counselling alongside its theology degrees, and delivers learning across full-time, part-time, and online platforms to equip leaders for churches and communities across the continent.
- Founding partnership in 1988 positioned ECT as Eswatini's first bachelor's-level theological college.
- Missionary collaboration and support from Rev. Jimmy Swaggart enabled rapid campus development at Ezulwini.
- Thousands of graduates now serve as senior pastors, counsellors, educators, NGO leaders, and statespeople across Southern and Central Africa.
- Post-2020 programme diversification integrates counselling, psychology, and peace studies to meet emerging ministry and societal needs.
Stakeholders & partners
ECT is fully registered with the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) and collaborates with a range of global partners to extend our reach.
Regulatory
Fully registered with the Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) and aligned with national quality assurance frameworks.
Global University
Joint curriculum development, faculty exchange, and dual-degree pathways for postgraduate studies.
Africa's Hope
Resource development, leadership intensives, and scholarship support for emerging pastors.
APTEA
Collaborative research and professional networks for theological educators across the continent.
