Guided by a philosophy of total discipleship of the Head, Heart and Hand, the LEMA Theological Seminary exists to provide a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve the phenomenon of religion, theology and ministry as well transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help ensure the preservation of humanity, advancement of faith traditions and improvement of the quality of life.

The Seminary seeks to help students to develop an understanding and appreciation for the complex cultural and religious world in which they live and to realize their highest potential of intellectual, physical and human development. It also seeks to attract and serve students from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

To fulfill its mission, the Seminary must:

1. Offer broad and balanced curriculum that emphasizes high quality and creative instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, professional and postgraduate levels.
2. Generate new knowledge through scholarly research and creative innovations, which provide a foundation for addressing the immediate and long-range value and ethical needs of society.
3. Achieve leadership in religious and theological disciplines, and serve society through coordinated outreach programs that meet continuing educational needs in the area of religion and ethics.
4. Engage in national and international programs and encourage other educational institutions and individuals to seek benefit from the unique educational resources at the LEMA Seminary, such as the ultra-modern library and the Klooster Center for Research and lifelong Learning.
5. Enhance and strengthen religious understanding through opportunities to study Religious traditions, languages, cultures, the arts and the implications of social, political, economic and technological change and through encouragement of study, research and service off campus and abroad.