Northern Seminary
Former names | Northern Baptist Theological Seminary |
|---|---|
| Type | Private seminary |
| Established | 1913 |
Religious affiliation | American Baptist Churches USA |
Academic affiliation | Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada |
| President | Joy J. Moore |
Academic staff | 28 (2024) [1] |
| Postgraduates | 297 (2020)[2] |
| Location | Lisle, Illinois, United States 41°48′33″N 88°03′22″W / 41.80914070°N 88.05609720°W |
| Campus | Online/hybrid |
| Website | www |
Northern Seminary is a private Baptist seminary in Lisle, Illinois. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
History
[edit]The Seminary was founded in 1913 by the Second Baptist Church of Chicago under the name Northern Baptist Theological Seminary as a theologically conservative alternative within the framework of its association with the American Baptist Churches USA (Northern Baptist Convention).[3][4] In 1920 a collegiate department was founded, and the Northern Baptist Convention became a seminary partner.[5] In 1963, it moved to Lombard, Illinois.[6] In 2004, it was renamed Northern Seminary.[5] In 2017, it moved to Lisle, Illinois.[7]
It is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
On March 13, 2023, the president, William D. Shiell, resigned from his position amid controversy. [8] After several interim presidents were named, Joy J. Moore officially became the 13th president of Northern Seminary on December 1, 2024.
Noted alumni
[edit]- David Breese - evangelist, author, and radio broadcaster
- Carl Henry - founder and first editor of Christianity Today
- Torrey Johnson - first president of Youth for Christ
- Tara Beth Leach - pastor and author
- John Osteen - first pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas
- Kenneth N. Taylor - creator of The Living Bible paraphrase and founder of Tyndale House publishers
- Warren W. Wiersbe - author, teacher, and minister
- Clay Evans (pastor) - 20th-century African-American evangelical pastor
- Millard Erickson - 20th-century theologian and author
- Derwin Gray - professional football player and pastor
- Mildred Bangs Wynkoop - Wesleyan-Holiness preacher, evangelist, and theologian
References
[edit]- ^ "Northern Seminary Faculty Page". Northern Seminary. November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Northern Baptist Theological Seminary". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Garrett, James Leo (2009). Baptist theology: a four-century study (1st ed.). Macon, GA: Mercer University Press. p. 330. ISBN 9780881461299. OCLC 223853668.
- ^ Trammel, Madison (2024-09-15). "Retooling Seminary". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ^ a b Publishers, Praeger (2010). American universities and colleges (19th ed.). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. p. 356. doi:10.5040/9798400612398. ISBN 978-0-3133-6609-3. OCLC 475446482.
- ^ Goldsborough, Bob; Kimberly, James (August 22, 2021) [July 10, 2007]. "Lombard Seminary May Sell Land". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Marie (September 22, 2017). "Lombard seeking ways to spur redevelopment around Yorktown, Butterfield Road". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on September 22, 2017.
- ^ Souder-Philyaw, Elizabeth (March 13, 2023). "Shiell resigns as Northern Seminary president". Baptist News. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
External links
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- Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
- 1913 establishments in Illinois
- Educational institutions established in 1913
- Lisle, Illinois
- Seminaries and theological colleges in Illinois
- Seminaries and theological colleges affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA
- Universities and colleges in Chicago
- Universities and colleges in DuPage County, Illinois