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Schedule of Classes

There are multiple options available to get an overview of the lectures that are scheduled for each course.

Our Academic Calendar shows the weekly study plan for each semester. Fall semester begins in late August and lasts until December. Spring semester is from January until the beginning of June. There is no study session during summer holidays in July.

Class Schedule

The schedule provides a detailed plan of the lectures that take place during the study week for every course. There are two options: Mobile friendly Calendar view (in SIS) in or a pdf table view. Table view shows the lectures for each study session on a separate page.

Schedule Calendar view by study groups  (In SIS system Tahvel)

  • Class 2023 (1. year)

  • Class 2022 (2. year)

  • Class 2021 (3. year)

PDF schedule in table view

Curriculum

Theology and Mission curriculum

Learning about God is the heart of theology.
Mission is to bring a life changing experience with God to the world around us.


Our Theology and Mission curriculum is a 3-year (180 EAP) applied higher education program giving a bachelor’s degree. We want to help you know God better and be prepared to let the world experience Him through you.

The Basic Christian Studies program involves completing one year (minimum 45 EAP) of courses from the Theology and Mission curriculum. These courses provide basic knowledge of Christian theology, the Bible and biblical studies, as well as basic skills to apply what you have learned in your congregation and society. You can find more information on the Basic Christian Studies program here.

Our Theology and Mission curriculum seeks to balance developing your understanding of the God revealed in the Bible, as He has been known and experienced through the centuries, with developing your ability to share this God with your community and the wider world, taking into account the needs and the cultural and social context of each community.

Our curriculum is built around three primary topics: Systematic Theology and Church History, Biblical Studies and Practical Theology.

Systematic Theology and Church History (64 EAP)

Learn to better understand who God is and how He has been understood by believers in different times and places. This includes courses such as:
Systematic Theology I & II – what do Christians really believe?
The Church from the Enlightenment to Today – how has the church developed in a changing world?
Denominational Studies – what do different Churches have in common? How are we different?
Ethics – how do we make moral decisions?
Apologetics – how can I answer difficult questions asked about my faith?
Introduction to Missiology – what is the mission of the church?
Cultural Anthropology for Christian Missions – how to do mission in unique cultural contexts?
and much more!


Biblical Studies (57 EAP)

Learn to understand the Bible at a deeper level and to study it for yourself so that you can share the message with others. This includes courses such as:
Old and New Testament Survey – how does the unifying salvation message develop throughout the Bible?
Inductive Bible Study: Mark, Exodus and Romans – learn to follow the plot of the biblical books to gain a deeper understanding
Old Testament Prophets – what do these spirit-filled individuals say to us today?
Jesus in the Gospels – spend time getting to know Jesus like never before
Biblical Hermeneutics I & II – how can I study the Bible with integrity and faithfulness?
New Testament Greek I & II – appreciate the Bible as never before by reading it in the language in which the New Testament was written.
and much more!


Practical Theology (96 EAP)

Learn the tools and develop the skills to bring the message of the Gospel to the people around you. This includes courses such as:

Evangelism & Discipleship – how to bring someone into an expanding life of faith?
Pastoral Care & Counselling – how can I help a friend who is struggling?
Spiritual Formation I-VI – first priority: how do I grow closer to God?
Theology of Worship – how do church services glorify God?
Foundations of Diaconal Ministry – where does helping the poor fit in the mission of God?
Life-long Learning in the Congregation – how to have a congregation that grows deeper in its understanding of faith?
Homiletics I & II – can I become a preacher?
Foundations of Pastoral Leadership – what does it take to lead a successful congregation?
Ministry Practicum I-III – gain experience and courage to serve God
and much more!


The Theology and Mission program is offered in three parallel curricula based on the student's choice of study language: Estonian (curriculum code 121657), English (121658) or Russian (121659).

The curriculum also includes a number of General Courses, Electives and the completion of a Diploma Paper or Diploma Project. The full curriculum can be seen in Estonian and English on the Study Informational System TAHVEL. The Russian language curriculum can be seen online here.

If this program of study speaks to your heart, click here to apply to join us.

 

Academic regulations

1. General

1.1. Academic Regulations is a basic document regulating studies and all issues concerning educational activities in the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (henceforth the Seminary).

1.2. Following the Academic Regulations is mandatory for all seminary faculty, staff, and students.

1.3. The Academic Regulations, including changes and additions, are confirmed by the Academic Council.

1.4. Rector’s Council has the right to establish additional regulations for the academic work of the Seminary.

 

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E-learning support

E-learning allows

  • to design and develop study processes at the Seminary and to raise the quality of teaching in the light of new opportunities and challenges in education
  • to develop learner-centered teaching methods and to reach new target groups

E-learning links for Seminary study:

  • Student Information System - ÕIS - http://emkts.ois.ee
  • Moodle - http://moodle.emkts.ee
  • Office 365 / E-mail and documents - http://portal.office.com 
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Counseling

The Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary offers students:

Academic counselling to help students in questions about the curriculum and general study issues.
Provided by the Registrar from Tuesday through Friday 10.00-14.00.
Telephone: 66 88 467, e-mail: seminar®emkts.ee.

APEL counselling to deal with issues with reference to prior and experiential learning.
Provided by the Registrar and dean from Tuesday through Friday 10.00-14.00.
Telephone: 66 88 467, e-mail: seminar®emkts.ee and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Psychological counselling to support students in relation to both their studies and personal life issues can be arranged by appointment with our Pastoral Care and Counselling teacher, Dr. Meeli Tankler, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We are always willing to talk and pray with our students concerning issues related to their studies or personal lives.

Our doors are open.

Registration for Courses

1. Declaration of courses

Course registration happens on the ÕIS (SIS) platform at the beginning of each semester in the form of a declaration. Required courses are added automatically to the student's declaration. Electives must be added manually by the student. If a student does not intend to take a required course, the student must manually delete it from their declaration.

Students who study part time or as external learners must complete their own declaration on ÕIS (SIS).

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Guide for Course and Diploma Papers

Formatting of the assignments follows the international APA writing style guidelines. The guidelines provide a selection of most frequently used examples. If guidelines are not specific enough to students need, official APA style guidelines have preference. 

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Transfer of Subjects

Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL, VÕTA) Guidelines

I General Provisions

1.   The decision of the assessment of prior and experiential learning (APEL) takes place according to paragraph 4 of the Kõrgharidusstandard (Higher Educational Standard) or the Estonian Republic.

2.   This procedure regulates the assessment of learning outcomes at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary, considering student’s prior and experiential learning.

3.   Processing an APEL application involves a fee at the rate of 1ECTS. This fee covers evaluating one diploma/ certificate/continuing education certificate/work experience for transferring up to 10ECTS.

4.   APEL takes place according to individual evaluation.
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Grading system

It is expected that students participate in all lectures. Students cannot be absent from more than 25% of lectures. 
 
Differentiated grading in individual courses or parts of courses takes place in a grading system consisting of six marks as following 
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Tuition

2023/24 academic year

  • Tuition for full time students is 2200 €. 
  • Tuition for part time students, and those registering for an individual course is 45 € / ECTS.

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SCHOLARSHIPS 

Full time students who are residents of the Republic of Estonia may apply for a scholarship the beginning of their first year of studies and annually thereafter. At the beginning of subsequent years of studies, residents of the Republic of Estonia may apply for scholarship if they have completed at least 75% of the previous year’s curriculum. Applications for the scholarship are submitted to the Rector’s Council. Receiving a scholarship depends upon demonstrating financial need, active participation in a local congregation and maintaining good academic standing. Receiving the scholarship reduces the tuition by the given amount.

  • 2023/24 academic year Methodist scholarship: 1,000 €
  • 2023/24 academic year Ecumenical scholarship: 500 €       

   

Application deadline: September 15.

Funds available to provide scholarships are limited and depend upon donations made to the Seminary.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.  

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

https://forms.office.com/e/S8F5BF5vF3

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Allowances for students

Need-based Study Allowance

The Estonian state supports students from less well-off families in covering additional costs associated with obtaining higher education.

From August 1, 2022, the Need-based Study Allowance will no longer be given to students with a temporary residence permit coming to study from outside the European Union.

Students may receive the Need-based Study Allowance if:
  • they are a citizen of Estonia or reside in Estonia on the basis of a permanent or temporary residence permit;
  • they are not on academic leave;
  • their period of study has not exceeded the standard period of the curriculum;
  • they study full-time and have completed 75% of the curriculum’s requirements or are studying full-time in their first semester;
  • their family’s monthly income per family member is below the minimum limit determined by the state.

Read more about study allowance on the webside of the Ministry of Education and Research

Special Need-based Study Allowance

The Special Need-based Study Allowance is intended for students who were refused the Need-based Study Allowance due to the fact that their previous income exceeded the established limit for receiving support, but whose income has recently decreased significantly.

A student can apply for Special Need-based Study Allowance if:

  • they are an Estonian citizen or reside in Estonia on the basis of a long-term resident or temporary residence permit (from the 2022/23 academic year, it is no longer granted to students with a temporary residence permit granted for the purpose of study, i.e. students coming to study from outside the European Union);
  • they are not on academic leave; 
  • they are studying full-time and have cumulatively completed at least 75 percent of the amount of courses to be completed in the previous semesters, or if they are studying full-time in their first semester,
  • they have received a negative decision on an application for the Need-based Study Allowance on the grounds that their family's monthly income exceeded the established limit and if they meet one of the following conditions:
    • their family's income in the three months preceding the submission of the application does not exceed the limit established for receiving support or
    • if their economic situation has worsened due to a decrease in working capacity.
The amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month and is granted according to need and possibilities.

The educational institution has the right to ask applicants for additional documents if necessary.

To receive the Special Need-based Study Allowance, a free form application must be written to the rector of the BMTS including:
  • the negative decision received from the Ministry of Science and Education;
  • the net income of the family members in the three months preceding the submission of the application.
Send the application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications for the Special Need-based Study Allowance are accepted between October 1-10 and between March 1-10.

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Academic Info

  • Schedule of Classes
  • Curriculum
  • Academic regulations
  • E-learning support
  • Counseling
  • Registration
  • Guide for Papers
  • Transfer of Subjects
  • Grading system
  • Tuition
  • Allowances for students
  • Library

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