MTSE is a platform of institutions and organizations of higher theological education from several Methodist/Wesleyan traditions in Europe.

 

Its main purpose is to promote theological education in a Wesleyan/Methodist spirit. This kind of education incorporates academic rigor, reflective praxis and spiritual formation drawing from the heritage of the Methodist/Wesleyan traditions.

 

Future leaders are trained to be culturally and theologically sensitive so that they can address the diverse European contexts of their communities. MTSE sees this as a common task thus implying mutual support between different institutions within Europe.

 

The participating institutions and organizations cooperate with each other in the form of:

• exchanging information

• exchanging students and teachers

• developing joint programs

• sharing of resources

• exploration of new methods of cooperation made available through the development of computer technology.

 

MTSE deans/chairpersons meet once every two years to exchange reports and plan for further cooperation. MTSE teaching staff meets every four years to exchange experiences and explore new ways of cooperation.