Northern Seminary
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). In 1920 a collegiate department was founded, and the Northern Baptist Convention became a seminary partner. In 1963, it moved to Lombard, Illinois. In 2004, it was renamed Northern Seminary. In 2017, it moved to Lisle, Illinois. 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. 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

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1913 establishments in Illinois
Educational institutions established in 1913
Lisle, Illinois
Seminaries and theological colleges in Illinois
Seminaries and theological colleges affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA
Universities and colleges in Chicago
Universities and colleges in DuPage County, Illinois