Northern Seminary Explained

Northern Seminary
Former Names:	Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
President:	John C. Bowling (acting)^[1]
City:	Lisle, Illinois, United States
Coordinates:	41.8091°N -88.0561°W
Postgrad:	297 (2020)^[2]
Academic Staff:	28 (2023)^[3]
Campus:	Suburban

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).^{[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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nichols . Laurie . March 16, 2023 . Bowling named Acting President of Northern Seminary . March 22, 2023 . baptistpress.com.
2. Web site: Northern Baptist Theological Seminary . Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada . 4 January 2022.
3. Web site: Northern Seminary Faculty Page. November 14, 2023. Northern Seminary. November 14, 2023.
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. Web site: Shiell resigns as Northern Seminary president . March 13, 2023. Baptist News. November 14, 2023.