Northern Seminary

Coordinates: 41°48′33″N 88°03′22″W / 41.80914070°N 88.05609720°W / 41.80914070; -88.05609720
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Northern Seminary
Former names
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Type
President
John C. Bowling (acting)[1]
Academic staff
28 (2023) [2]
Postgraduates297 (2020)[3]
Location
Lisle, Illinois, United States

41°48′33″N 88°03′22″W / 41.80914070°N 88.05609720°W / 41.80914070; -88.05609720
CampusSuburban, 27 acres (11 ha)
Websitewww.seminary.edu

Northern Seminary is a

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).[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

References

  1. ^ Nichols, Laurie (March 16, 2023). "Bowling named Acting President of Northern Seminary". baptistpress.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Northern Seminary Faculty Page". Northern Seminary. November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Northern Baptist Theological Seminary". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. ^ James Leo Garrett, Baptist Theology: A Four-century Study, Mercer University Press, USA, 2009, p. 330
  5. ^ Madison Trammel, Retooling Seminary, christianitytoday.com, USA, August 17, 2007
  6. ^ Praeger, American Universities and Colleges, 19th Edition [2 Volumes]: Nineteenth Edition, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 356
  7. ^ James Kimberly, Bob Goldsborough, Lombard seminary may sell land, chicagotribune.com, USA, July 10, 2007
  8. ^ Praeger, American Universities and Colleges, 19th Edition [2 Volumes]: Nineteenth Edition, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 356
  9. ^ Marie Wilson, Lombard seeking ways to spur redevelopment around Yorktown, Butterfield Road, dailyherald.com, USA, September 22, 2017
  10. ^ "Shiell resigns as Northern Seminary president". Baptist News. March 13, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

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