Detailed introduction of the Institute of Theology of the EELC:

Introduction and Overview

School Positioning: The Institute of Theology of the EELC is the oldest private higher education institution in Estonia and the educational center of the Estonian Lutheran Church.

Location: Located in the old town of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

Student Size: The number of students in the college is small, with a total of 131 students.

History and Establishment Time

The college was established in 1946 The college was established in 1999, when the Soviet regime closed the only theological college of Tartu State University, to continue to train future clergy for the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.

School Strength

Faculty: The college's lecturers are well-known scholars and professionals in their fields. Due to the small number of students, all students are able to receive personal guidance and counseling from the lecturers.

Teaching Method: The teaching adopts a phased teaching method, which encourages students to work while studying, and the college provides accommodation and meals for students during the teaching period.

Institutional Nature

Private University.

Educational Philosophy

The college is committed to providing students with humanistic education in the field of theology, cultivating their understanding of the interaction between Christianity and Western culture and society, and at the same time training professional clergy and related practitioners for the church, and improving their professional quality through continuing education.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: The college has 6 disciplines, including biblical studies, systematic theology, religious studies, practical theology, church history, orthodox theology The college offers degree courses such as higher education in theology, master's degree courses in theology, master's degree courses in Christian cultural studies, as well as church music courses, pastoral vocational training and continuing education courses.

Key laboratories: No specific key laboratories were found, but the college has one of the largest theological libraries in Estonia, with a collection of more than 70,000 books, providing rich academic resources for students and researchers.

Faculty

The college consists of four departments: the Department of Theology, the Department of Church Music, the Department of Continuing Education and the Pastoral Theological School.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the college in the international comprehensive university rankings was not found.

Expenses

No clear tuition and other cost information was found.

Campus

Campus facilities: The college is located in a beautiful medieval building in the old town of Tallinn, providing students with a unique learning environment.

Campus life: Due to its professional nature and small student population, campus life may revolve around academic research, religious practice and close exchanges between teachers and students. Students have the opportunity to participate in theological discussions, religious ceremonies and various church-related activities.