To maintain and encourage the Church’s Call to sacradotal ministry by training man called by God to fulfill this through creating an environment for learning and holy living.
To train Ministers who can interpret, preach and teach the Word of God and also shepherd intelligent congregations as well as other groups of people in the Church, in schools and communities.
Nigeria is naturally religious and spiritually thirsty, and needs men well equipped academically, spiritually and morally to direct their aspirations and desire. The College aims at doing this.
To promote the development of theological education particularly in Nigeria and Africa in general through joint programmes with other theological institutions.
To provide theological education by extension through residential courses for part-time clergymen and others interested in theological education.
To provide courses of instruction leading to award of certificates, diplomas and degree to qualified candidates.
To promote national consciousness and national unity in a pluralistic society through the life and ministry of the community as a community of Christians in a pluralistic religious society.
To provide an ideal environment for retreats, conferences, seminars, workshops, promoting scholarship and research mainly on indigenous Christian theological interests.
To perform other functions expected of a theological College of the highest standard, aimed at giving spiritual, moral and social guidance to the people of Nigeria.