Seminary study sessions are not taking place as planned due to the Coronavirus emergency situation. It is our goal to provide the means for students to complete this semester’s courses before summer through a combination of online and independent study.
Due, however, to the technical complications of producing video lectures, setting up video conferencing sessions, etc. (in three languages!) we cannot plan for course work to take place as previously scheduled. Each teacher has been instructed to communicate directly with his/her students to let them know what to expect.
Students are asked to check their Seminary email address (@emkts.ee) regularly for updates and information on your courses.
As a spiritual community, we will look for opportunities to meet online to pray and encourage each other. We ask that you stand with us in seeking God’s face and God’s will in this situation. The world may change. How is God calling you and your congregation to respond?
In Christ,
Mark Nelson,
dean
There are multiple options available to get an overview of the lectures that are scheduled for the course.
Our Academic Calendar 2019/2020 shows the weekly study plan for each semester. Fall semester begins in late August and lasts until early December. Spring semester is from the middle of January until the beginning of June. There is no study session during summer holidays in July.
The Academic Calendar for 2020/2021 can be seen here.
The schedule provides detailed schedule of the lectures that take place during the study week for every course. Each page shows the lectures for one study session (there are 5 sessions in the autumn semester, 6 in the spring).
Theology and Mission curriculum
Emphasizing mission as a particular focus of the curriculum means an awareness of the openness and readiness of the church and Christian organisations to serve the local community and wider world, taking into account the cultural and social context and specific needs of each community.
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.
E-learning allows
E-learning links in 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..
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 ÕIS (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 ÕIS (SIS).
Formatting of the assignments follows the international APA writing style guidelines. The guidelines provide a selection of most frequently used examples. If guidelines are not specific enough to students need, official APA style guidelines have preference.
Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL, VÕTA) Guidelines
1. The decision of the assessment of prior and experiential learning (APEL) takes place according to paragraph 4 of the Kõrgharidusstandard (Higher Educational Standard) or the Estonian Republic.
2. This procedure regulates the assessment of learning outcomes at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary, considering student’s prior and experiential learning.
3. Processing an APEL application involves a fee at the rate of 1ECTS. This fee covers evaluating one diploma/ certificate/continuing education certificate/work experience for transferring up to 10ECTS.
4. APEL takes place according to individual evaluation.For all students tuition fee for the 2019/20 academic year is 1870 €.
Residents of the Republic of Estonia may apply for the Tuition Fee Benefit at 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 the Tuition Fee Benefit if they have completed at least 75% of the previous year’s curriculum. Applications for the Tuition Fee Benefit are submitted to the Rector’s Council. Receiving a Tuition Fee Benefit depends upon demonstrating financial need, active participation in a local congregation and maintaining good academic standing.
When registering for a single course the fee for 1 ECTS is 32 €.
All figures given above are adjusted annually and posted on the Seminary webpage by the end of March for the coming school year.
Tuition is generally paid per semester.
The Seminary has the right to charge interest of 0.2% / day on unpaid fees.
Tuition fees will not be refunded either in the case of withdrawal from the Seminary or in the case of nonattendance of courses.
Cost of 1ECTS is determined and posted annually.
The seminary will issue a bill at the time of service. The Seminary has the right to charge interest of 0.2% / day on unpaid fees.
Need-based special allowance for students matriculated since the academic year 2013/2014. Students have right to apply for need-based special allowance starting from 1. February 2015
