Northern Seminary

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

Northern Seminary
Former names
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
TypePrivate seminary
Established1913 (1913)
Religious affiliation
American Baptist Churches USA
Academic affiliation
Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
PresidentJohn C. Bowling (acting)[1]
Academic staff
4 (2020)[2]
Postgraduates297 (2020)[2]
Location
Lisle, Illinois, United States

41°48′33″N 88°03′22″W
CampusSuburban, 27 acres (11 ha)
Websitewww.seminary.edu

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. [7] In 2017, it moved to Lisle, Illinois. [8]

It is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

On March 13, 2023 the president of Northern Seminary, William D. Shiell, resigned from his position as president.[9]

Noted alumni

References

  1. Nichols, Laurie (March 16, 2023). "Bowling named Acting President of Northern Seminary". baptistpress.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  2. "Northern Baptist Theological Seminary". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. James Leo Garrett, Baptist Theology: A Four-century Study, Mercer University Press, USA, 2009, p. 330
  4. Madison Trammel, Retooling Seminary, christianitytoday.com, USA, August 17, 2007
  5. Praeger, American Universities and Colleges, 19th Edition [2 Volumes]: Nineteenth Edition, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 356
  6. James Kimberly, Bob Goldsborough, Lombard seminary may sell land, chicagotribune.com, USA, July 10, 2007
  7. Praeger, American Universities and Colleges, 19th Edition [2 Volumes]: Nineteenth Edition, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 356
  8. Marie Wilson, Lombard seeking ways to spur redevelopment around Yorktown, Butterfield Road, dailyherald.com, USA, September 22, 2017
  9. Elizabeth Souder, , baptistnews.com, USA, March 13, 2023
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