East African Christian College is an established institution of the Anglican Church of Rwanda. As such it is committed to christian values, the catholic and apostolic faith, practice and piety. It is religious and explicitly Christian in its name, in its mission statement and in its motto. Even though EACC welcomes people from different denominations, its public worship is conducted according to the Prayer Book tradition of the Anglican Church. Staff is appointed to the University regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, or physical disability. Academic staff are expected to study and teach freely in the tradition of Christian scholarship, remembering that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and "Science without conscience brings only ruin to the soul! Students are admitted to the University regardless of race, ethnic background, religion, gender, or physical disability. Students will be admitted to the University and continue in good standing so long as they observe ethical and Christian values.