St.Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary is gradually growing as a center of the Malankara Orthodox Church in Central and North India. Not only does it cater to the needs of the diaspora population meaningfully but also does it create a new vision about the mission of the Church in a multi-lingual and multi-religious context. Moreover, the Seminary offers a stage for fruitful dialogues of Christian theologians with people of other faith affirmations. It is a place where both men and women of the Orthodox Church, study and teach theology and reflect to the challenges of the world and share their ideas for a better tomorrow, for the society and the church as a whole.

St. Thomas Orthodox Theological Seminary, Nagpur (STOTS) is to be a centre of excellence in theological education, intends to train, in the spirit of Christ, men and women, to be committed leaders, dedicated ascetics and exemplary witnesses within the Orthodox ethos; who will consistently endeavor to enable members of the Church, especially in the diaspora, to uphold, practice and propagate the Holy Orthodox Faith; who will minister to the Church and Society responding to the emerging needs and challenges; and who will participate in, and inspire the church in her God-given mission in India and abroad.