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!

The Seminary celebrates its 31st anniversary this year! We look forward to getting together again, looking both to the past and the future, hearing how you are doing, making new memories and renewing relationships!

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.

This course introduces essential concepts for effective public speaking and presentations. Through appropriate preparation techniques, students will learn to overcome apprehensions about public speaking and become more confident and impactful speakers. The course runs from 28 January to 13 May.

May this holiday season be filled with love, gratitude and a sense of belonging. We wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas and a blessed New Year!

Looking for the perfect gift that's useful, intellectual and developmental? Our gift cards are perfect for you! We offer gift cards in three different denominations to suit every budget and need.

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.

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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).

Come, and bring your friends! A well-known US apologist Sam Raju will visit the BMTS and hold a discussion evening.

We are grateful to the previous rector dr. Külli Tõniste for leading the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary in 2018 - 2023.

The Estonian Methodist Church (EMC) invites applications for the post of Rector of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary (BMTS) from 01.08.2024.

On February 10 of this year, a group of translators who belong to the Estonian Association of Translation Masters (ETML) visited our seminar.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6

The BMTS and the Estonian Methodist Church are organizing a DAY OF MUSIC on February 3, 2024, starting at 11.00 a.m. in Tallinn Methodist Church!

You are invited to an open course where you will get a comprehensive overview of the religious understanding of Estonian people, their attitudes and beliefs concerning religion and other areas of life.

You are invited to an open course where you can refresh your knowledge and skills in preaching. We will review the basics of communication theory, learn how to structure a sermon, and consider your audience.

The trainer of the seminar, Ukrainian pastor David Baltshosa, has a wide range of experience and practical teaching.
Responding to God's call, he is part of a team that started a church from scratch and now in 10 years has 10,000 people in several churches.

Husband and wife Brent and Colleen Weaver came
as missionaries to BMTS to teach and
serve the churches.