Schedule for classes

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Semester Schedule 

Autumn 2026 in PDF

Study Sessions Calendar

2026-27 Academic Year

The Semester Schedule provides a detailed plan of the lectures that take place during the study week for every course. There are two options: Mobile friendly Schedule of Classes with calendar view (in Stydent Information System "Tahvel") or a pdf table view. Table view shows the lectures for each study session on a separate page.

Our Study Sessions 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 are 11 sessions in the Academic year. There is no study session during summer holidays in July. Study sessions are from Wednesday to Saturday. Certain classes will require weekly online sessions Tuesday or Wednesday evenings as shown on the Class Schedule.

And He himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers ... [to] promote the growth of the body for building itself up in love by the proper working of each individual part. Eph 4:11-16

Earn a bachelor's degree in Theology and Mission

CHOOSE YOUR OWN DIRECTION

 The full curriculum can be seen in Estonian and English on the Study Informational System TAHVEL. 

Is your desire to see growing and dynamic congregations?

Congregational Leadership and Multiplication

(33 ECTS)

Helping your congregation grow with topics such as: mentoring and discipleship, spiritual gifts and teamwork, pastoral theology, church planting, media in Christian ministry, youth ministry in the church, and more.

Is your desire to speak boldly to the world, as an evangelist and defender of the faith?

Evangelism and Apologetics

(33 ECTS)

Speak to society and be a defender of the faith on topics such as: how to effectively present the Gospel in the modern culture, the Apologetics of joy and beauty, prayer and power in Christian ministry, Christianity and social justice, controversial issues in the contemporary church, and more.

Is your desire to know the Bible from cover to cover as God's inspired Word to us?

Biblical Studies and Teaching

(33 ECTS)

Go deeper into the Bible with topics such as: how specific Biblical themes develop throughout the entire Bible, New Testament Greek, Biblical themes through church history, methods of biblical teaching and preaching, the role of the Bible in discipleship, and more.

BASIC COURSES TO EVERYONE

Spiritual Formation 

(12 ECTS)

Practical Theology Part 1: Who are we and how do we live as Christians? Identity in Christ, Gifts of the Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Formation in Community, and more.

Bible

(35 ECTS)

The foundation of our faith: An survey of the Old and New Testament, tools on how to interpret and understand the Bible for yourself, in depth study of John’s Gospel and Epistles, the Epistle to the Romans, Exodus, Old Testament Prophecy, the Acts of the Apostles, and more.

Theology, mission and church history

(38 ECTS)

Go deeper in understanding our faith: God, the Trinity and Christ, who is man and what is salvation? Apologetics, defending our faith. What does "Ethics" mean in today's world? What are the real differences and similarities between denominations? Estonian church history, and more.

Practical theology

(41 ECTS)

Practical theology part 2 - how to apply our faith in today's world? Evangelism, discipleship, pastoral care and counselling, preaching (homiletics), church growth, communication psychology, the nature of Christian leadership, and more.

The Theology and Mission program is offered in three parallel curricula based on the student's choice of study language: estonian, english or Russian.

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. 

If this program of study speaks to your heart:

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.

 

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 from September 2024 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. Maire Latvala, 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.

1. Declaration of courses
Course registration happens on the TAHVEL (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 TAHVEL (SIS).

Any written paper is the tangible outcome of a research process—a written record of what was investigated, how the investigation was conducted, and the conclusions and findings reached during the course of the study. A written assignment is a take-home task assigned by a lecturer and may range in length from one to several pages. Students’ independent written assignments—including reflections, essays, research papers, practicum reports, diploma theses, and diploma projects—must be prepared and formatted according to uniform principles and in compliance with the requirements established by BMTS. This Guide for the preparation of written assignments follows the general standards for academic writing, specifically the international formatting requirements of the APA 7 citation and referencing system. 
Because BMTS has adopted certain adaptations to APA 7 style, there will be occassional discrepancies between the instructions published on the APA website and those contained in this document. In such cases the instructions given in this document should be followed. 
Approved by the Academic Council on 28.05.2026 

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

See also the general principles of APEL

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) of the Estonian Republic.

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

3.   Processing an APEL application involves a fee at the rate of 1ECTS. The fee is not payable when applying for previously completed BMTS courses. The fee covers evaluating one diploma/ certificate/continuing education certificate/work experience for transferring up to 10ECTS.

4.   APEL takes place according to individual evaluation.

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

Tuition

For the 2026/27 academic year

The tuition fee for a full-time student is €2,600 per academic year. Full-time study is defined as taking 23 or more ECTS credits per semester. For a 3-year program, this brings the total cost of study to €7,800.
Alternatively, it is possible to complete the program in 4 years, in which case the annual tuition fee is proportionally lower:

Program Duration 1st yr 2nd yr 3rd yr 4th yr Total
3-year program 2,600 € 2,600 € 2,600 €   7,800€
4-year program 1,800 € 2000 € 2000 € 2000 € 7,800€

The total cost of the program is the same for both study options.

When studying part-time or taking individual courses, the tuition rate is 50 € per credit (ECTS). For part-time study—that is, when earning up to 23 EAP per semester—and when taking individual courses, the tuition rate is 50 € per credit (ECTS). Important: the tuition fees listed above are fixed only for the 2026/27 academic year. In subsequent academic years, tuition fees may increase, but the increase will not exceed 10% per year.

Discounts
Students permanently residing in Estonia will receive a 15% discount for the 2026/27 academic year, as decided by the Rector’s Council. Members of the Methodist Church are eligible for an additional 10% discount.
Need-Based Scholarship
Students who have difficulty paying tuition may apply for a Need-Based scholarship. Each application is reviewed individually, and the awarding of the scholarship depends on the funding sources currently available. The deadline for submitting a Need-Based scholarship application is September 10.

TUITION PAYMENT PROCEDURES
Tuition is paid twice a year:
  • First-semester tuition by September 30
  • Second-semester tuition by January 31

In case of a delay in tuition payment, a late fee of 0.2% per day will be applied to the outstanding amount.
If any portion of the tuition remains unpaid by the end of the academic year (August 19), it must be paid in the new academic year at the new academic year’s rate.
Tuition fees already paid will not be refunded in case of withdrawal from studies or failure to attend classes.
Changes to tuition fees for the following academic year will be published on the seminar’s website no later than March of the current academic year.

PAID SERVICES
The unit of payment is the tuition fee per credit (ECTS), based on the tuition fee rate in effect for the corresponding year.
Application to retake an exam. If a student has not taken the exam on the scheduled dates and requests another opportunity to take it, tuition fee for one ECTS credit will be applied.
Fee for retaking a course (if the student was previously enrolled in the course but did not attend classes and/or did not pass the course with a passing grade) (tuition fee for 1 ECTS credit)
VÕTA application (the fee per 1 ECTS applies to the evaluation of one diploma/certificate/continuing education/work experience up to 10 ECTS).
Interpretation service fee (rate per ECTS). A student requiring interpretation is required to notify the instructor if they will not attend a lecture or an agreed-upon meeting. The interpreter fee applies if an interpreter has been scheduled but the student requiring interpretation fails to attend the lecture or meeting and has not provided 24 hours’ advance notice. The interpreter is not required to wait for the student requiring interpretation for longer than one lecture hour (45 minutes).
Re-enrollment application (fee equivalent to one EAP).

Duplicate
  • Issuance of a duplicate diploma. (fee equivalent to 1 ECTS)
  • Issuance of a duplicate academic transcript (including a grade sheet or other document reflecting the results of curriculum completion). (fee equivalent to 1 ECTS credit)
  • Issuance of a duplicate of the English-language academic transcript (Diploma Supplement) fee equivalent to 1 ECTS credit

An invoice will be issued upon provision of services. In the event of a delay in payment, a late payment fee of 0.2% per day will be applied to the outstanding amount.

 

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, issued by the seminary (received on basis of seminary invitation).

!Application may be submited twice a year: on February 20 and September 20

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, issued not by the seminary;
  • 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 for each semester;
  • their family’s monthly income per family member is below the minimum limit determined by the state (A bank statement from each family member required).
    Read more about study allowance on the webside of the Ministry of Education and Research (Google translate)

                    To apply click here

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 for the 6 month period 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 issued by the seminary);
  • 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, 
  • 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.

 

Scholarship for Students with Special Needs

The purpose of the scholarship is to support the higher education of students with special needs. Students of professional higher education, bachelor’s, master’s, integrated and doctoral studies have the right to apply for the scholarship.

Starting from January 1st, 2025, applications are accepted throughout the year (except July and August). Applications for the new school year are accepted from September 1st.

  • The size of the scholarship depends on the type of disability the student has, as well as its severity. It ranges between 60-150 euros a month.
  • The awarding and payment of scholarships are carried out in accordance with Regulation No. 37 of the Minister of Education and Research dated 16 August 2019 (Regulation available in Estonian).

Applications for the scholarship are accepted only through the electronic application system. Each application must include a digitally signed consent form for the processing of personal data and for making data inquiries.

When submitting your application, please choose one of the following consent forms:

In both cases, the applicant also gives consent for the processing of personal data. The consent form can be uploaded in the application system.

You can apply for the scholarship in the Application Processing Information System

You can get more information on the National Education and Youth Board website >> Scholarships and grants >> Scholarship for students with special needs

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