About Us
The Seminary is 34 years old. It is affiliated to two reputable Universities; Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria for Diploma and the University of Jos for the Degree programmes respectively. We wish to commend the Adamawa State Government, particularly the Ministry of Education for the recommendation it gave for the affiliation our degree programmes to the University of Jos. The institution first started as a Bible School in 1951. It was upgraded into a Bible College in 1974 and awarded Grade III certificates. In 1985 it became a Seminary that awards Diploma in Christian education and ministry. The Seminary was moved from Dashen in Jada Local Government to Yola in 1990.
Gravity was founded in 1963 to provide students with excellent academic programs and a nurturing environment with close student-teacher relationships. Gravity is a private yet affordable elementary school offering a stimulating curriculum and a supportive environment to ensure our students experience success every day.
The institution began in Numan as Hausa Bible School it was moved to Dashen in 1951. As English training institution, Hausa Bible School was later upgraded into Bible College with English as a language of instruction from 1974- 1989.
Over the years, we’ve been able to build a reputation as one of the best independent elementary schools. We understand the importance of putting students in the right environment for academic success. Accepts applications from prospective parents throughout the year and those interested are encouraged to contact the school by way of telephone or e-mail by using the contact form to get information. We Accept applications from prospective parents throughout the year and those interested are encouraged to contact the school by way of telephone or e-mail by using the contact form to get information. In order to gain more insight into our program.
This year 2020 marks Bronnum Lutheran Seminary (BLS)’s 35 years of existence with a total number of graduates 923 with the breakdown below. Established in 1985, the Seminary has graduated a total number of students at least 923 both Diploma and Degree levels.
- The total number of Bible college graduates from 1974-1989 was two hundred and thirty-one (231).
- Total number of Diploma in Christian Ministry from 1985-2019 was five hundred and fifty-five (726).
- The total number of Bachelor Degree graduates from 2007-2019 was one hundred and ninety-seven (197).
Grand total number of graduates at BLS from inception (1974 to 2019) stands at (1154). The church relies on benefits from its product. Years have gone by, what have alumni (members) been doing for themselves; and what is their relationship with their mother institution?
At 35 years in 2020, it is ripe to the stock of and enumerate its blessings and embark on rigorous self-examination for improvement. Permit me to appreciate and pay tribute to the founding Fathers, late Bishop Akila Todi. In particular, Rev. Dr. Harvey Nelson donated all his books to the Seminary’s library to jump-start the programme with ease in 1985. The first principal was late Bishop Phanuel Borkono Agongtara, and the second principal was Bishop William Lautai to mention but a few. Today 90% of LCCN pastors are the product of this great institution, Bronnum Lutheran Seminary.
Our beliefs
The educational philosophy of Bronnum Lutheran Seminary is rooted in the Christian tradition as understood from the Lutheran perspective. It is on the principle of imparting knowledge and learning to men and women of all races without prejudice on the grounds of race, denomination or political beliefs. The church tradition also emphasizes her obligation to strive for spreading the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
Our mission
The mission of the seminary is to educate and prepare men and women called by the Holy Spirit for ordained ministry, as well as Christian services in the church and society at large. Graduates of the seminary find employment with the church, government and private institutions.
Our vision
Bronnum Lutheran Seminary vision is to attain high academic excellence in order to train as many as possible church ministers and teachers so that in future, each local congregation of the church should have at least one pastor, train teachers to teach in both seminaries and government institutions. This would enhance the quality of the institution to be rated one of the best in Nigeria and beyond.
