…   commits itself to intercultural dialogue in Theology and Philosophy.  

…   contributes towards the contextualization and internationalization of Theology and Philosophy in 

      non-European regions as well as in Europe itself.

…   participates actively as an academic institute in the research and documentation of theological 

      and philosophical developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania.

…   supports specifically as a promoting office suitable projects locally.

…   makes a contribution towards the German Local Church by imparting impulses from the “South”, 

      awakening awareness for the World Church and initiating missionary processes in the local context.

…   promotes the international exchange in Theology and Philosophy through various networks, events and

      publications.

…   informs as a Specialised Centre on developments in the World Church and contextual theologies and 

      philosophies .

     The MWI is ... 

"    Specialised Centre for contextual theologies and philosophies.

"    Discussion and research partner for intercultural perspectives.

"    Promoting Office for initiatives from Africa, Asia, Latin America andOceania.

"    Information platform on world church and mission-oriented theological questions.