Master’s Program in Theology and Society

The Estonian Free Church Theological Seminary

MA in Theology and Society

Why?

The role of the church in Estonian society particularly and in Europe generally has diminished over last decades. How can Christians bridge the gap between church and society? How can we communicate the Good News effectively in this new setting? These are questions we try to answer in the Master’s programm.

If you are wrestling with the same questions, we invite you to join us!
The Master’s Program is more than a study programm – it is an environment for searching and solving, innovation and inspiration. We take each learner’s context and interests very seriously!

Below you will find out more about the program. And if you have any further questions, do not hesitate to ask us

What?

The programm is accredited by the government and is recognised by the European educational community.

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Full Curriculum

Masters Program, 120 ECTS_ENG

Syllabi Expand

We will update this section with syllabi soon.

How?

  • We are seeking innovative and cooperative solutions to real-life problems arising on the border between church and society.
  • A complete course of study lasts for 3 years.
  • If we have at least 8 English-speaking students, we are willing to teach the whole programm in English. English programm will be hybrid – both in person and internet-based.
  • APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) enables us to recognise previous learning as a part of fulfilling the curriculum.

Who facilitates the learning?

Teaching is carried out by highly qualified and spiritually aware teachers with doctoral level training in their field.
Lecturers include Estonians Tarmo Toom, Tõnu Lehtsaar, Meego Remmel, Laur Lilleoja, Toivo Pilli, and Einike Pilli.
International lecturers include Dietrich Schindler (Germany), Jozsef Steiner (Hungary), Tommy Davidson (Norway), Fred Hansen and Dave Cupery (America) among others.

Community

Our learning community consists of
– Mentoring groups;
– Inspirational international cooperation and mobility possibilities;
– Enriching, empowering and student-friendly faculty.

Admission

IMG_7324 Admission requirements:
– Diploma of Bachelor level education (or its equivalent), valid in Europe;
– Pastor’s recommendation
– Completed application and motivation letter (here)

An interview will follow upon receipt of application materials.

Price

During 2024/25 the fee is 60 EUR per credit or 2000 EUR per school year.

Group in English will be opened in case there are at least 8 students enrolled to that year’s course.

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Got a question?

Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

+372 5186219
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