Do you feel that a deeper knowledge of the Bible, the Christian faith and mission would help you? But does the thought of pursuing higher education seem like too big a commitment?

The one year Basic Christian Studies certificate

is designed to give a basic foundation, introducing you to how Seminary studies can deepen your understanding of God and faith as well as strengthen your abilities to be a part of the work of the Church.

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Courses include:

• Old and New Testament Survey
• Introduction to Theology
• Evangelism
• Church growth and church planting
• Inductive Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark and the book of Exodus
• Introduction to Missions
• Practical Communication Psychology
• Apologetics
• and more!

If you are interested in sitting in on an individual course, please let us know.

Whether you are studying in another school and wish to take a BMTS course for credit, or simply looking for some continuing education, you are welcome to join us.

The process is simple. Look through our schedule and choose a class that interests you. Then send an email to the Dean (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to discuss the details.

We look forward to being a part of your continuing education!

Auditing one course per semester is free of charge however a donation to the Seminary is appreciated.
The fee for auditing more than one course per semester is the same for taking individual courses as shown on our Tuition page.

What does it mean to audit a Seminary class?

• You sit in the classroom (either in person or through Zoom) and learn together with Seminary students,
• participate in discussion during the class and during breaks,
• grow deeper in your understanding of the Christian faith and the mission of the Church.
• You are not expected to complete any home assignments or independent work,
• you will not receive credit or an official certificate since you are not completing the course requirements.

Please note that due to prerequisites, some courses may not be available for auditing.

Join us in getting to know God, His church and the role He has for you in His mission.

Are you:

• an active member of a Christian congregation?
• wanting to serve God with the gifts He has given?
• serious about being a disciple (as shown by the time you have spent in learning the Bible, prayer and the ministry of the church)?
• a high school graduate?
• proficient in your study language (either Estonian, English or Russian) at an upper intermediate (B2) level?
• prepared to do the work and take the responsibilities that come with pursuing higher education?
• willing to be part of the Seminary community, following our Christian standards and discipline?

If you are, then we welcome you to join our community!

Is BMTS for you?  Fill this in and send it to us!

Application form

Teaching is organized in four day study sessions (Tuesday throug Friday) once a month, with an emphasis on individual work. The Seminary offers full-time studies, part-time studies,external studies. 

The tuition fee for full time students in the 2021/22 academic year is 2050€. 

Residents of the Republic of Estonia may apply for the 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.

• Methodist scholarship 1,000 €
• Ecumenical scholarship 525 €

Part time students, and those registering for an individual course, pay a tuition of 40€ / ECTS.

All figures given above are adjusted annually and posted on the Seminary webpage by the end of March for the coming school year.

Admission Process

For Estonian and EU residents

New students are accepted to begin studies only at the beginning of each school year (August).

1. Deadline to submit all required documents: August 10.
   Documents may be submitted by email or by regular mail at the addresses below.
2. Come for a face-to-face interview scheduled usually during the third week of August.
3. Complete our Bible knowledge quiz to help us judge your readiness to study. This typically takes place at the same time as the interview.
4. Patiently wait for the response, which will come in a few days.
5. If accepted, be ready for your first study session that usually takes place the last week of August. See the Study Session Schedule for details.
6. Sign the contract provided by the BMTS during your first study session.

Applications from non-EU citizens

The mission of the BMTS is to prepare men and women for ministry in the kingdom of God in Estonia and the wider Baltic region. Non-EU applicants must have a sufficient support network and ministry partnership in Estonia or another EU state in order to meet acceptance requirements. Non-EU applicants must

1. have a valid EU residence permit allowing them to remain in the EU for the duration of their studies,

or,

2. be a citizen of Russia, Ukraine or the USA who provide a written agreement with a recognized Christian congregation in Estonia whereby the congregation takes responsibility for the applicant during their time of study.

This agreement includes offering opportunities for practical ministry service as required in the BMTS curriculum, offering spiritual and other support, as well as providing help with cultural transition and finding the means to settle into life in a new country. Click here to download the written agreement.

The BMTS desires that our students have the best possible situation in which to prepare for Christian ministry, taking into consideration the nature of our study program and the resources available to us. As the BMTS does not offer long-term accommodation and as our cyclical study program requires only 4 days on campus per month, applicants must have a strong local support network before applying to the Seminary.

Effective 2020 the BMTS will only accept non-EU applicants who meet one of the two criteria listed above. The BMTS will provide an invitation for a temporary living permit only to individuals described in criteria 2 above.

Non-EU applicants, who fit criteria 2 above, must submit all required documents between March 1 and April 30, and complete the admission process for non-EU residents in order to begin their studies in August.

Admission Process

For non-EU residents

If you require a living permit for the duration of studies, click here to see if you qualify.

Qualified applicants are accepted to begin their studies only at the start of the school year (August).

1. Deadline to submit all required documents is between March 1 and April 30.
   Documents may be submitted by email or by regular mail at the addresses below.
2. Pay the application fee required of those needing a living permit.
   Fee: 50€ in euros only, paid to the BMTS account with all service charges paid by the applicant.
   Account Holder: Eesti Metodisti Kirik
   Account Holder's Address: Narva Mnt. 51, Tallinn 10152, Estonia
   IBAN: EE842200221010980782
   SWIFT Code: HABA EE2X
   Bank Name: Swedbank
   Bank Address: Liivalaia 8, Tallinn, 15040, Estonia
   Description: Application fee, name of applicant.
   Alternatively, it may be paid via Western Union.
   The application fee is non-refundable.
   Payment due date: May 1.
3. Interview. Once all documents and the application fee have been received, a Skype interview will be scheduled, typically in the middle of May.
4. Complete our Bible knowledge quiz to help us judge your readiness to study. This usually takes place at the same time as the interview.
5. Patiently wait for the response, which will come in a few days.
6. When you receive your acceptance letter, you need to make a tuition prepayment of 300€ within 10 days. (Use the account information given above.) The remainder of your first semester tuition must be paid by October 15th.
7. Only after the tuition prepayment has been received will the BMTS issue a letter to Police and Border Authorities with affirmation that student has been accepted to study at BMTS. By prepayment of tuition the student affirms their responsibility to begin studies at BMTS and abide by all its rules and regulations. The prepayment of tuition is refundable only in the case the student is not able to begin studies due to visa issues.
8. If accepted, arrange your travel plans to be at the Seminary for your first study session that is normally the last week of August. See the Study Session Schedule for details.
9. Sign the contract provided by the BMTS during your first study session.