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The Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary met on 29 January to review the progress of their cooperation agreement and set new priorities aimed at raising the quality of theological education and deepening ecumenical ties in Estonia.
On November 3, we participated in a joint training session titled “Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Theological Education” together with lecturers from four Estonian higher education institutions that teach theology.
The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology (EELK UI) and the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) invite you to participate in the Church Family Counselor Continuing Education Program.
From October 16–19, 2025, the conference “Called to Collaborate” took place on the Spanish coast in the city of Cullera (Valencia province), focusing on cooperation between churches and mission organizations in Europe.
A historic project has been launched in Tartu University’s School of Theology and Religious Studies, namely creating a new translation of the whole Bible into Estonian.
A group of five students and one alumna spent ten days in Israel during the second half of November completing their missions practicum. Their host in Karmiel, Dr. Moshe Loewenthal, Director of One Middle East Agency (OMEA) in Israel, together with his team, warmly welcomed the group and guided them throughout the trip. The practicum was evenly divided between opportunities for service and on-site learning experiences across Israel.
We invite you to take part of the Children's Church kids' ministry conference!
EMC Hope Church is holding a conference on October 24th & 25th, geared towards current and future Sunday School teachers, as well as parents who are interested in the topic.
The 2025/26 school year started with a bang with the august session at the EMC Camp Gideon at Aa Beach.
Through the Spiritual Gifts and Teamwork open course, BMTS teacher Ago Lilleorg will help create a Foundation for the biblical use of spiritual gifts in ministry and to improve participants’ teamwork skills in their congregation.
The academic year of the Seminary will start with a study retreat, so that students, lecturers and guests can get to know each other better and take part in the seminar's activities in a relaxed atmosphere.
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the EMKTS alumni gathering took place.
On June 11 and 12, 2025, graduates of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) defended their theses, addressing topics that reflect both personal calling and deep commitment to theology and service in the church. The defenses could be attended in person or followed via livestream.
Here is an overview of this year's theses. Each topic includes an English audio summary you can listen to.
On June 5, 2025, a festive event took place at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) — the launch of the seminary’s new book series with the presentation of its first volume, “Timeless Bible – An Overview of Doctrine and History”, authored by theologian and lecturer Arne Hiob.
On June 5, 2025, the Open Doors Day was held at the Estonian Methodist Theological Seminary, welcoming everyone interested in theological studies, spiritual growth, or discerning their calling.
If you've been thinking about studying theology, you long to grow in your knowledge of God and go deeper into the depths of scripture. Gain knowledge on how to be more effective in spreading the gospel, how to stand up for the faith, how to be a better preacher. You want to help churches grow and develop, maybe you have a church planting in your heart?! Are you beginning to search for your vocation or have you already found your place? We want to help you on your growth journey!
Work in northern Israel assisting in providing humanitarian aid to new immigrants and victims of war, building relationships with the community, learning what it means to be a follower of the Messiah in Israel today.
Austatud tudengid, vilistlased, töötajad ja toetajad!
Õnnistatud Kristuse ülestõusmise püha!
Kristus on üles tõusnud! Ta on tõesti üles tõusnud!
"...otsekui Kristus on äratatud üles surnuist Isa kirkuse läbi. nõnda võime ka meie käia uues elus."
Pauluse kiri Roomlastele 6:4
EMKTS rektor Laur Lilleoja
The Higher Education Accreditation Council of the Estonian National Centre for Public Accreditation (NCPA) has decided to accredit the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary for the maximum possible period — seven years!
The MTSE (Methodist-related Theological Schools in Europe) Forum took place in Prague, Czech Republic, 4-6 February 2025, bringing together leaders of Methodist theological schools from across Europe. The forum included theological, pedagogical, and strategic discussions, as well as considerations of various opportunities for collaboration.
Colleen Weaver, a missionary and seminary professor, wrote a book based on her doctoral thesis titled The Fruits of Listening. This book explores the development of contextually responsible theological education through qualitative research methods. In it, Weaver examines how theological seminaries and Bible institutes can maintain biblical faithfulness while staying relevant to their cultural context.
Dr. Philip N. Richardson was the lecturer for our autumn course, Jesus in the Gospels. He is a theological education consultant with the One Mission Society (OMS) in Greenwood, Indiana, where he contributes to the advancement of Christian education by integrating theological studies with practical education.
Dr. Dennis R. Lindsay is a well known New Testament theologian, director of the Institute for Early Christian Research in Tübingen, and the author of several books and numerous academic publications.
We will explore the ministry and teaching of Jesus conveyed through the Synoptic Gospels as a whole (the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke). We will also consider briefly the genre of the gospels, why and how the gospels came to us, the distinctive portrait of Jesus in John’s gospel and the relationship between the Synoptics and John. We will discuss how what we have learned should apply to us today individually and as the church.
A short six-week Biblical Hebrew course will be starting soon, for those who want to begin learning the original language of the Bible, and to get an understanding of the grammar and pronunciation of words in this ancient language used by Jesus and spoken by King David.
A missionary who has been working in Asia for over 15 years will share his story of how God has used him to serve and help to local people, and what challenges he has faced.
The webinar series will cover a range of topics that support Christian education. Practical presentations will be given by various Christian professionals, followed by sharing of ideas and experiences in groups.
To provide the student with an overview of the content of the Old Testament, to introduce the student to the theological, literary and historical issues that arise in the context of the text.
Dear Estonian Methodist Theological Seminary family,
It is with great honor and joy that I welcome you to the start of a new academic year. I hope that we all have a year ahead full of new knowledge and spiritual growth. I am convinced that God has a special plan for each of us, and under His guidance, we will continue to carry forward the mission of the Seminary, contributing to His kingdom's work and having a positive impact on society at large.
A new academic year started at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary with a new Rector! As of 1 September, Dr. Laur Lilleoja is the new Rector of BMTS.
On Saturday, June 15th, the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) marked its 30th anniversary with a significant conference that drew attendees from around the world.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary, a conference will be held, the main speakers of which will be Rev. Dr. Jody Ray (Senior Pastor of Mt Bethel Methodist Church, Atlanta, USA) and Dr. Paul Bowman (President of the Holston Foundation, Tennessee, USA).
