Religious Institutions

Tartu Academy of Theology

Location: Tartu, Estonia

Religion: Christian (interdenominational) 

Year Founded: 1990

Degrees Offered: Bachelor's and master's

Typical Length of Study: 4-6 years

Students Enrolled: Approximately 120

Tartu Academy Theology is a private Christian institution that offers theological education to students from various Christian denominations. The academy was founded in 1990 and offers biblical studies, theology, church history, and practical ministry courses.

Tallinn University School of Humanities, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Religion: Multifaith

Year Founded: 2005

Degrees Offered: Bachelor's and master's in philosophy and religious studies

Typical Length of Study: 4-6 years

Students Enrolled: Approximately 200

Tallinn University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies provides a broad-based education in philosophy and the study of religion. The program includes courses in the history of philosophy, ethics, logic, history, theory, and comparative study of religion. The department was established in 2005 and is part of the university's School of Humanities.

Estonian Christian Pentecostal Church Bible School

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Religion: Christian (Pentecostal)

Year Founded: 2016

Degrees Offered: Certificate in Biblical Studies

Typical Length of Study: 1 year

Students Enrolled: Approximately 50

Estonian Christian Pentecostal Church Bible School is a small Christian institution offering a one-year biblical studies program. The program is designed for laypeople and provides a basic education in Christian ministry's history, theology, and practical aspects. The school is located in Tallinn and was established in 2016.

Tallinn Jewish School

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Religion: Judaism

Year Founded: 1997

Degrees Offered: N/A

Typical Length of Study: 10 years (primary and secondary education)

Students Enrolled: Approximately 50

Tallinn Jewish School is a primary and secondary school providing Jewish education to Estonia students. The school was founded in 1997 and offers a comprehensive education in Jewish history, culture, language, and religion. While the school does not offer degrees in religious studies, it plays an important role in preserving and promoting Jewish culture and identity in Estonia.

Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Religion: Christian (Lutheran)

Year Founded: 1949

Degrees Offered: Bachelor's and master's

Typical Length of Study: 4-6 years

Students Enrolled: Approximately 150

The Institute of Theology of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church is the main institution for Lutheran theological education in Estonia. It was founded in 1949 as part of the University of Tartu and became an independent institution in 1991. The institute offers biblical studies, theology, history, and practical ministry courses.