HET-PRO

Name

HET-PRO

Legal name

Haute École de Théologie HET-PRO Emmaüs

Website

https://het-pro.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF), Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Higher education
• Online theology courses
• Pastoral training
• Religious publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Légier (VD)

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Degree Program Fees: Revenue from Bachelor, Master, and certificate programs in applied theology and theology and society. Programs include formal degree tracks with tuition-based enrollment.
2. AGORA Online Course Sales: Direct sales of individual online theology courses (CHF 65 per course) and discounted multi-course packs (CHF 64 for 4-course pack vs CHF 80 regular) through the AGORA platform. Gift purchasing available.
3. Publishing Sales: Sales of published theological books through the HET-PRO editions imprint. Books are distributed via Maison Bible (Switzerland), XL6 (France), CLC (France), and other booksellers. 12+ titles published, inheriting 130+ from Éditions Emmaüs.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HET-PRO actively solicits donations through its 'Donner' page, indicating charitable giving as a revenue stream supporting the institution's operations and mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HET-PRO is a private theological higher education institution offering ECTE-accredited degree programs (Bachelor and Master of Arts in Applied Theology) and certificate programs in biblical and Christian culture, intercultural studies, and secular work specialization. It also delivers continuing education through the AGORA self-serve online learning platform (CHF 65 per course), the Arrow Leadership partnership program, and publishes theological books through Éditions HET-PRO (12+ titles plus 130+ inherited from Éditions Emmaüs).

Product overview

HET-PRO offers a comprehensive theological education portfolio comprising on-campus degree programs (Bachelor and Master of Arts in Applied Theology, various certificates), the AGORA online learning platform with flexible course formats (Mini, Mezo, Maxi), continuing education offerings including Arrow Leadership partnership, and Éditions HET-PRO publishing house with 12+ published works. The institution also produces the PRO ACTIFS annual publication and AGORA podcast. All programs are ECTE-certified and recognized at European level. The online AGORA platform provides accessible theology courses to a broader audience with gift-giving and pack options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGORA: Online theology course platform launched in 2025 offering flexible theological education to anyone, anywhere.

Products and services

• Master of Arts en théologie appliquée Graduate-level master's degree program in applied theology, certified by ECTE and recognized at European level. Aimed at individuals pursuing advanced theological education for ministry, leadership, or further academic work.
• Bachelor of Arts en théologie appliquée Undergraduate bachelor's degree program in applied theology, certified by ECTE and recognized at European level. Designed for students pursuing formal theological training for ministry or professional Christian work.
• Certificat en théologie appliquée Certificate program in applied theology, part of the Cursus Théologie Appliquée offerings. Provides shorter-form credentialed theological training.
• Certificat Fondements en culture biblique et chrétienne Certificate program on foundations of biblical and Christian culture, part of Cursus Théologie et Société. Designed for lay Christians and those in secular professions seeking theological grounding.
• Certificat avec spécialisation travail séculier Certificate program with specialization in secular work, within the Cursus Théologie et Société track. For individuals integrating faith with professional secular careers.
• Certificat avec spécialisation interculturalité Certificate program with specialization in intercultural studies, within the Cursus Théologie et Société track. Focuses on mission and cross-cultural ministry contexts.
• AGORA Online Learning Platform Online theology course platform offering self-paced learning formats (Mini: up to 2h, Mezo: 2-10h, Maxi: 10h+) for exploring the Bible and theology at one's own pace. Includes Masterclasses, gift-giving capability, and course packs. Courses priced at CHF 65 individually or as discounted packs. Accessible to anyone with no prerequisites or evaluations required.
• Théologie à la carte Découverte Continuing education program offering flexible, customizable theology courses for discovery and ongoing learning. Aimed at working adults and church members seeking flexible theological enrichment.
• Arrow Leadership Program Leadership formation program offered in partnership with Arrow Leadership for continuing education. Targeted at pastors and church leaders seeking leadership development.
• Éditions HET-PRO (Publishing) Publishing house producing theological books and resources. 12 works published directly, inheriting 130 works from Éditions Emmaüs. Distributed through 23 Swiss publishers including Maison Bible, XL6/Excelsis (France), CLC (France), and Éditions Mennonites.
• ISCAS (Spiritual Formation Program 2026-2029) Spiritual formation program by Compagnons de Route Suisse for deepening Christian spirituality and spiritual accompaniment, offered in partnership with HET-PRO for 2026-2029.

Quantifiable outcome

• European accreditation renewed for 5 years — programs registered in European registry of certified training
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UniFR (University of Fribourg)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HET-PRO co-organized the 'Va, répare notre maison commune!' study day (May 2025) with the University of Fribourg, along with AIESC, Plateforme Dignité et Développement, Catholic Church of Canton Vaud, Action de Carême, and others.
• ICF Genève (International Christian Fellowship)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HET-PRO new faculty member Ruben Binyet is also a pastor and teacher at ICF Genève. The relationship involves faculty sharing and academic collaboration.
• Mouvement Passion (Année Passion)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HET-PRO is a partner and supporter of the Mouvement Passion, including the 'Année Passion' year-long program for young adults (18-30). HET-PRO supports the program through research, stage placement, and participation.
• REMEEF (Réseau Évangélique Missionnaire d'Études et d'Éditions Franéais)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024REMEEF co-organized the post-colonialism study day with HET-PRO (October 2026). REMEEF also contributed to financing the translation of 'Trompés par notre individualisme' published by HET-PRO editions.
• A Rocha (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024A Rocha Switzerland co-organized the Jacques Ellul study day with HET-PRO (November 2024, marking 30 years since Ellul's death), along with ChristNet.
• ChristNetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ChristNet co-organized the Jacques Ellul study day with HET-PRO (November 2024) and the 'Face aux désastres' publication project.
• Arrow LeadershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Arrow Leadership is a partner organization providing leadership development programs through HET-PRO's continuing education offerings. Co-edition of books with La Maison de la Bible.
• Éditions MennonitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Éditions Mennonites published the 'Face aux désastres' book (June 2025) resulting from the Jacques Ellul study day co-organized by HET-PRO. Also distributes HET-PRO publications through their catalog.
• ECTE (European Council for Theological Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ECTE provides European accreditation for HET-PRO's theological education programs. HET-PRO is certified and its programs are registered in the European registry of certified training programs. Accreditation was renewed without condition in April 2025 for five years.
• Church and NGO Partners (General Assembly)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHET-PRO's General Assembly comprises representatives from churches and Christian NGOs. These partners provide governance oversight, field intelligence, and student referrals. Partners include denominations and organizations across Swiss and French-speaking European evangelical communities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wheaton College Graduate School: US evangelical Christian college with accredited graduate theology programs; reference benchmark for an established evangelical higher education institution combining academic rigor with missional identity.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Largest US-based multi-denominational evangelical seminary with extensive online course offerings via Fuller Online; broad incumbent reference for how theological education scales digitally, comparable to AGORA's online ambitions.

Direct peers

• Institut Protestant de Théologie (IPT): French Protestant theological faculty (Paris/Montpellier) offering ECTE-aligned degree programs in French-speaking Europe; directly comparable as a Francophone Reformed/Protestant theological higher education institution competing for similar students.
• Evangelische Hochschule Tabor: German evangelical theological institution offering degree and continuing education programs; comparable as a continental European evangelical theological school with applied/practical orientation, though German-speaking.
• Theologisches Seminar St. Chrischona (TSC): Swiss Protestant theological seminary offering church leader training; comparable in mission (training pastors and lay workers), ECTE-accredited status, and Swiss base, serving the German-speaking evangelical community.
• Faculté Jean Calvin: Reformed theological faculty in Aix-en-Provence, France; offers French-language theological degrees and continuing education. HET-PRO's rector is a former associate professor there, evidencing direct academic overlap.
• Staatsunabhängige Theologische Hochschule Basel (STH Basel): Swiss independent evangelical theological higher education institution offering Bachelor/Master programs; closest direct peer in geography, denomination (evangelical), and target audience of pastors and church workers in German-speaking Switzerland.

Others

• La Maison de la Bible: Swiss Christian publisher and book distributor; partner and distributor of Éditions HET-PRO books, comparable as an adjacent publishing/distribution channel serving the same Francophone Protestant evangelical readership.

Regional players

• Université Catholique de Lyon (Theology Faculty): French-language Catholic theology faculty; comparable as a Francophone theological higher education provider, though denominationally different (Catholic vs. Protestant evangelical) and larger, serving as a regional reference for accreditation and curriculum structure.

Emerging players

• BibleMesh: Online platform aggregating theological courses from evangelical institutions for self-paced learning; an emerging digital theology education player with similar product-led growth DNA to AGORA, providing a competitive benchmark for online distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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