Northern Seminary is a private Baptist seminary in Lisle, Illinois. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
History
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
- 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
- ^ "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.
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