Northern Seminary is a private Baptist seminary in Lisle, Illinois. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
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 | John C. Bowling (acting)[1] |
Academic staff | 28 (2023) [2] |
| Postgraduates | 297 (2020)[3] |
| Location | Lisle, Illinois, United States 41°48′33″N 88°03′22″W |
| Campus | Suburban, 27 acres (11 ha) |
| Website | www |
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).[4][5] In 1920 a collegiate department was founded, and the Northern Baptist Convention became a seminary partner.[6] In 1963, it moved to Lombard, Illinois.[7] In 2004, it was renamed Northern Seminary.[8] In 2017, it moved to Lisle, Illinois.[9]
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. [10]
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
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