Mission
The promotion of biblical studies according to the doctrine of the Catholic Church, through academic and non-academic activities, such as for example: the financing of courses and other academic activities also at the Faculty of Theology of Lugano (FTL); the financing of the scientific activities of the teaching of Old Testament exegesis at the FTL; the granting of scholarships for specializations relating to the Old Testament; the promotion and financing of scientific activities and initiatives concerning subjects relating to the Old Testament such as, for example, archeology, history and geography particularly of the Ancient Near East, the study of biblical languages and other ancient languages that have a relevant relevance for related biblical disciplines; the history of biblical interpretation, both in the Christian sphere and in the Jewish sphere. The collection of funds necessary to achieve the purpose, including the possible purchase of movable or immovable property.