Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa

Evangelical Seminary of Southern Africa ESSA is an institution of higher learning in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Our Mission is to train dedicated Christian leaders, in an urban setting, for the Church-in-Mission by providing quality tertiary education that is Evangelical, Holistic and Contextual. Our aim is to equip men and women with the tools and attitudes needed to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ in church, ministry and life. We are multi-racial, multi-denominational, non-sexist, contextual and academically credible at the tertiary level.

Blast from the past. Who can recognise these alumni? c. 1991 🤔
30/09/2026

Blast from the past. Who can recognise these alumni? c. 1991 🤔

"Today, 25 years ago, the ESSA Cross was unveiled. Just before the unveiling ceremony we heard the shocking news that th...
11/09/2026

"Today, 25 years ago, the ESSA Cross was unveiled. Just before the unveiling ceremony we heard the shocking news that the World Trade Towers had been attacked." Gert Swart

03/09/2026
Hamba kahle, uBaba Wendell Berry (1934-2026). Patron saint of going outside 🌳
03/09/2026

Hamba kahle, uBaba Wendell Berry (1934-2026). Patron saint of going outside 🌳

New consignment from Langham. Come get while they're warm!
28/08/2026

New consignment from Langham. Come get while they're warm!

A beautiful student farewell to Liisa Zondervan, this morning 🥲
12/08/2026

A beautiful student farewell to Liisa Zondervan, this morning 🥲

We bid a sad farewell to Student Dean Liisa Zondervan. Liisa's service in ESSA's B.Th. programme has been devoted and sa...
30/07/2026

We bid a sad farewell to Student Dean Liisa Zondervan. Liisa's service in ESSA's B.Th. programme has been devoted and sacrificial. She leaves a big gap 🥹 Hamba kahle

29/07/2026

Amid widespread protests, pastors in South Africa are wrestling with how to care for strangers without encouraging illegal entry.
https://chrst.today/4fXJgGK

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189 Pine Street
Pietermaritzburg
3200

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 14:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 14:30
Thursday 07:30 - 14:30
Friday 07:30 - 13:00

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+27 33 394 1679

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