This study aims to explore the teaching-learning approaches and practices in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido with special references of qenie bet (school of poetry) and metsahft bet (school of books). Before the modern education was introduced in 1908, the Church schools served as center of education and the Church schools were the only source in the country to produce civil servants such as governors, judges, scribes, treasurers and general administrators. In the past decades, the Ethiopian education passed through different political ideologies, and it has neglected the indigenous knowledge, primarily it divorced with the EOTC education system. The teaching methodology employed in the modern education is westernized, predominantly sponsored by the British Council. However, the quality of education is tremendously declining from time to time. Therefore, in responding to this problem this research is carried out in order to explore its contribution. In respect to this, the research attempted to investigate the teaching and learning approaches and practices in the EOTC Schools (i.e Ye'abnet Timhiret Betoch). A qualitative approach was used. Both primary and secondary data sources were utilized. For the primary data source, the key informants were selected under purposive sampling technique in considering the expertise of the participants, the experience they have the teaching and learning process in the EOTC Schools. Thus, amongst the school types in EOTC both qenie bet (school of poetry) and metsaheft bet (school of Books) were considered. Because the teachers and students found in these schools are expected as they have the experience of learning as well as teaching in the other school kinds. The two main sources of data: interview and focus group discussion were employed as primary data gathering tools. As secondary data sources: books, journal, and educational policies were also considered as secondary data sources. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively and interpreted using thematic categorization in open coding system. The findings explore different kinds of teaching and learning approaches and practices employed at EOTC schools which could contribute to improve Education in Ethiopia. Recommendations are made for further research and some suggestions are also given regarding the ways to promote the future relationship between EOTC schools and Ethiopian Educational sectors.rnKey Words: Orthodox Church, Abnet Temher, Education, metshahft bet, qenie bet.