The primary mission of the Baltic Methodist Theological School (BMTS) is to promote spiritual formation and provide applied higher theological education and in-service training tied to the needs of church and society in accordance with international requirements.

The BMTS, located in Tallinn at the Baltic Mission Center, prepares Christian workers and leaders for positions of service in churches and Christian organizations.

The seminary specializes in practical theology and biblical study. Lectures are given in Estonian and English languages with simultaneous translation into English, Russian and Estonian.

The seminary offers two primary program tracks for its students. Students can enroll in a one year Certificate in Basic Christian Studies, which provides a biblical foundation for life and ministry, or in the four-year Diploma of Theology Program, which provides academic and practical training for professional Christian service.

The Distance Education and Modular Studies permits students to complete the diploma programs while continuing their full time work or ministry.

The Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary began in the early 1990s as a dream of the United Methodist Church in what was then Soviet occupied Estonia.

Only three years after regaining its freedom, the United Methodist Church in Estonia founded the BMTS and classes began with 54 students.

The Friends of Estonia continue to play a supporting role in the life of this very important institution that’s crucial to the long-term success of the church in the Baltic region.