Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lisle, IL410 Warrenville Road, Suite 300, Lisle, IL 60532-1348
630-620-2100
Founded in 1913, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is an American Baptist seminary in Lombard, Illinois. It is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission. The seminary offers master's degrees in divinity, theology, counseling, and ministry, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree. The seminary is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary was founded in 1913 by American Baptist churches in the Northern United States. The seminary's founding was precipitated by a split in the American Baptist Churches over the issue of whether or not to ordain women. The seminary was originally located in Chicago, Illinois, but moved to its current location in Lombard, Illinois, in 1958. The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission.
The seminary offers master's degrees in divinity, theology, counseling, and ministry, as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree. The seminary is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. The seminary's faculty includes scholars from a variety of disciplines, including biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, and pastoral care. The seminary's curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of ministry settings, including churches, parachurch organizations, and missionary work.
The seminary has a long history of service to the American Baptist Churches, and its alumni have served in leadership positions in a variety of denominations. The seminary is committed to preparing students for ministry in a global context, and its students and faculty come from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds. The seminary's campus is located in the Chicago suburbs, and its facilities include a library, a chapel, and a variety of classrooms and offices.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 285
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.seminary.edu/
Financial Aid: https://student.seminary.edu/students/financialaid/