It operates under the direction of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

[2] The current rector of the Azerbaijan Institute of Theology is Agil Shirinov.

According to the unanimous opinion of the commission, the logo reflected the purpose and mission of the Institute.

Specifically, the human symbol whose hands are turned toward the sky reflects how multiculturalism and tolerance communicate with God, the book represents the main source of knowledge, and the olive branch expresses peace and spirituality.

[5] The purpose of the institute is to ensure the preservation and development of the religious and spiritual environment, based on the historical traditions of the Azerbaijani people.