The specific purpose of CITeS is to promote the systematic study of the writings and doctrine o Therese o Jesus and John of the Cross.
Other objectives:
Study of compared mystic.
Ecumenical dimension of the mystical experience.
The deepening and diffusion of Christian Spirituality.
Recuperation and formation of the spiritual values.
Promotion of the Spanish mystical patrimony.
The specialization level of studies offered by CITeS has been recognized in the agreement with the Pontifical University of Salamanca, the Faculty of Theology of the North of Spain (site in Burgos). Other Spanish (Comillas) and foreign universities (Theresianum of Rome, Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Catholic University of Costa Rica, CEHVAC of Mexico, etc.) also recognize its validity as courses of bachelor and doctorate.