As an evangelical seminary, the mission of Seattle Theological Seminary is to provide an excellent religious education on the undergraduate and graduate levels that integrates growing faith and quality learning to inspire and equip men and women for Christian ministry and service to effect community and global transformation. STS offers a coherent and integrated education so that students will become aware of the traditions and cultures that have shaped socities, develop and expand their abilities to think critically and independently, and understand their own place and role as Christians in the larger world community.

STS seeks to respond to the mandate of the good news of the kingdom of God, serving as a catalytic presence to holistically transform the neighborhoods and communities of Seattle area, with the aim for global urban transformation