Are you looking for an institution where you can study theology that is academically sound and spiritually balanced? Relax and search no more, come to the Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN). The institution is located in Jos the capital of Plateau state which is at the center of the North central region of Nigeria. Jos is also acclaimed to be the center of Christianity in Nigeria. The College is unique in many aspects. It is ecumenical in its composition, evangelical in its belief and practice, the first theological institution in the north of Nigeria, and it has the ambition to be one of the best of such institutions in the country. TCNN is owned by seventeen denominations and it is extremely difficult to find any theological institution in the world that is owned by seventeen different denominations. The churches (denominations) that form the proprietorship of TCNN are each distinct from the other yet living in harmony and providing rich varieties of Christian traditions; thereby practically demonstrating true unity in diversity. This is a theological institution where students can celebrate the Eucharist in so many different traditions, that no student goes through TCNN without a deep respect for the differences that exist among Christians. Here, the Eucharist can range from the highly iconic service of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, to the warm fellowship ending in feet washing of the Church of the Brethren, to the hybrid Mennonite celebration of the United Missionary Church of Africa, to orderly Church of Christ in Nations Communion and other varieties provided by the Evangelical Reformed Christian Church, the Nungo Kristi of Tiv land, the United Church of Christ (HEKAN), All Nations Christian Assembly, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria, Evangelical Church of Christ in Nigeria, Christian Reformed Church – Nigeria, Reformed Christian Church of Nigeria, the United Methodist Church of Nigeria and the Mambila Baptist Convention. The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Presbyterian Church of Nigerian and the Nigerian Reformed Church are also part of the ecumenical team in TCNN. At TCNN we believe in the position of scripture which says there is one baptism and at the same appreciate our diverse approach to baptism. You can witness or experience adult and infant baptism administered depending on the tradition. Likewise we administer baptism by immersion or by sprinkling and there is provision for both in the chapel. If you are afraid that your tradition will be swallowed up by others, do not worry, at TCNN that is taken care of. As a way of expressing our respect for each other, every denomination is given the opportunity where staff and students from that tradition can come together for fellowship and denominational distinctive instruction every Thursday before chapel worship. We uphold our evangelical belief in the inerrancy of the scripture as the sole rule in matters of faith and practice, justification by grace through faith alone, Christ is at the center of everything we do, and affirm faith in the ecumenical Creeds. TCNN is the only theological institution in Nigeria that has a Department of Linguistics and Translation. It has also kept the highest number of expatriate faculty, with many opportunities for visiting lecturers, at least among the evangelical institutions. With its high hill within the grounds, its temperate climatic conditions, and its garden-like landscape, TCNN is a place to visit and a place to study. As you visit this website, you get to meet the picturesque learning environment, the highly qualified faculty and staff, the well-equipped and still growing library and language laboratory, and on-going projects like the College auditorium. You will find developing e-learning facilities, you will discover possibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate studies under capable hands. So, visit this website and find out more on how to meet with and probably join us for a unique learning experience.

Rev Associate Professor James Jemeyira Reynolds
Provost