Northern Seminary


Northern Seminary is a private Baptist seminary in Lisle, Illinois. Historically known as Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, it is affiliated with the American [Baptist Churches USA].
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History

The Seminary was founded in 1913 by the Second Baptist Church of Chicago named as Northern Baptist Theological Seminary as a theologically conservative alternative within the framework of its association with the American [Baptist Churches USA]. In 1920 a collegiate department was founded, and the American Baptist Churches 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, William D. Shiell, resigned from his position amid controversy. After several interim presidents, Joy J. Moore officially became the president of Northern Seminary on December 1, 2024. On January 2, 2026, Moore and the Board of Trustees mutually agreed that she would resign from the position of president of the seminary. Ingrid Faro was named interim president.

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