Foster a strong academic community dedicated to the quest for truth and justice through serious study, integration of knowledge, and an ongoing dialogue between faith and reason; encourage students to explore widely the various areas of theological studies and related disciplines in order to interpret and live authentically the Christian faith in their concrete contexts; promote an openness to various denominational, religious, theological and pastoral positions while explicitly maintaining the Roman Catholic tradition and practices; prepare students for effective involvement in the development of a society of greater peace, justice and compassionate love.

To promote mutual respect with practical programs that bridge religious difference and combat prejudice in schools, workplaces, health care settings and areas of armed conflict

Attract the brightest minds from across the country and around the globe; be one of Israel's most important research centres; help to shape Israel's social future, opening the doors of knowledge and opportunity to all.

Conflict sensitive reporting training investigates how journalists tend to cover conflicts as simple dichotomies and why a more nuanced approach may result in more interesting and responsible journalism than the black and white type that often typifies conflict reportage.

Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom; Teach, baptise and nurture new believers; Respond to human need by loving service; Seek to transform unjust structures of society to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation; Strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the Earth.

Advance freedom and equality by investing in better relations between the West and Middle East through education, travel, and community engagement; ensure 20 percent of the population in the U.S. is informed about Middle East issues, through IIT—Informing, Inspiring, Transforming.

Follow Jesus Christ in today's Church and world and take the Gospel message to the "frontiers" of faith, culture and civil society; Establish a right relationship with God, Establish a right relationship with One Another and establish a right relationship with Creation.

Have Africa where young people are drivers of development, agents of positive change, and leaders of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated continent.

Recognise the local impact of the global, and the global impact of the local; broaden our network to include international academic affiliates, finding synergies with research and study projects at centres and universities in other countries; engaged in identifying a range of projects, centres, and institutes around the world that also focus on the promise and challenge of religious pluralism; plan to get an overview of the architecture of this growing group of institutions.

Eliminate all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief.