The College of Theology of Central Philippine University has a unique role. It is the only school in the region which offers higher training in theological education for the Christian ministry of evangelical churches, particularly those in the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.

The purpose of the school is to provide quality theological education to those who have deep conviction of being called by God to serve Him in the Christian ministry through disciplined study, supervised pastoral work and community experiences under Christian influence. Students are expected to develop in themselves pastoral identity that reflects the dignity of their calling and their strong commitment to God in Jesus Christ. Because of its strong biblical, evangelical and ecumenical perspective, the teaching Philosophy of the school shows critical openness to insights from related disciplines, and encourages creative thinking and research among its students and faculty members.

Believing that theological education is for the strengthening of the servanthood of the church, the school operates its program in conscious awareness of the need of the churches in the promotion of their mission.