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.

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On June 15, the graduation ceremony of the 2024 class of the Seminary took place at the Tallinn Methodist Church.

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.

You are very welcome to the Graduation Ceremony of the First Course and the XXVI Class of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary on Saturday, 15 June 2024 at 15.00.

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.

TIME OF EVENT
October 21, November 18, December 9.
On all training days, lectures last from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We offer our students and all those who wish to learn Estonian as a foreign language. The teacher is our long-term translator and professional language teacher Ulvi Renser.

The first summer session of the academic year, in August, will take place on the 23rd-27th. in August 2023, with a 4-day trip where, in addition to learning, we can enjoy fellowship and worship together, go swimming, play board games and much more.

Admission interviews have started! Find out how to apply at our website and follow us on Facebook.

On June 15, at 5:00 p.m., the closing ceremony of the first course of the seminar and the XXV took place in the Estonian Methodist Church.

Come and celebrate this happy and important event with us! The event starts at 17:00 and the festive gathering is from 18:40 to 20:40 in the church cafeteria.

You are very welcome!

The BMTS invites you to the seminar  "Raising Generous Disciples" 
Lecturer: M. Scott Gilpin, Director of Development of the UMC General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

With the help of the seminar and the GBHEM LEaD Hub, our students and teachers went on the 17th-20th. March in Hungary, visiting John Wesley Theological College.

Lent Bible reading and listening in online. Lent begins February 22nd. Lent is the 40-day period (not counting Sundays) leading up to Easter traditionally seen as a time of fasting and repentance. Lent, then, is a season whereby

On March 3, 2023, the Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary was launched in Prague, a work to which 104 authors from 20 countries have contributed over six years. 

Usuteaduslik Ajakiri (Estonian Theological Journal) is published by the Estonian Academic Theological Society and mediates research done in Estonian theological colleges and churches in the fields of theology and religious studies. 

Every Christmas the BMTS wants to make a Christmas gift. This year we have chosen to support the theological education in Ukraine. We collect donations throughout December and pass them on to the Overseas Council Europe at the start of the next year.

We had the privilege to meet Ole-Magnus Olafsrud from Norway, one of the leaders of the Lausanne Movement and Barnabas Focus. He and his team are working to mobilize and prepare mentors for discipling younger generations.

The Seminary was visited by John Robinson from the missionary organization Linguae Christi who introduced the students to the work and theology of their organization: why and how to support mission work among Europe's indigenous minority language groups.

Letter of condolences at the funeral of bishop Sundo Kim

This year, our first study session took place on the 23rd-26th. in August with a trip to Latvia, Wesley camp. The participants of the seminar were 40 people - students, employees of the seminar and lecturers.

Admissions for new students is open! The Seminary offers a bachelor's degree in Mission and Theology.

What to do if someone collapses at a church service, Bible study,
concert or lecture?
The first few seconds are critical to saving a life!

Be courageous, trust in God, and notice those in need around you. Even when we have it all planned out, it's always possible that things will turn out differently. Sometimes even things that usually stand firm, like the ground under our feet, can become unsteady.

We woke up on February 24th 2022 to celebrate Estonia's Independence day. Our celebrations became somber as we heard of Russia's attack on Ukraine's sovereignty with bombs falling on Kyiv.

Karmen Maikalu received the White Star Order as a spokesperson for children's mental health and well-being. Karmen is the head of the Estonian Association of School Psychologists and a psychologist at Põltsamaa Ühisgümnaasium. Congratulations!!!

The Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary announces a competition for the position of a Russian-speaking lecturer starting 1.02.2022. The lecturer is expected to have a Master's degree in Theology.

Dr. Külli Tõniste has served as rector of Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary since August 2018. On September 4th, the  Estonian Methodist Annual Conference confirmed her continuation as rector for the next three years.