Seminary education has a vital role to play in the advancement of God’s Kingdom. As the world continues to change, the need for transformational leadership has grown. To effectively meet this need, the Church must raise up leaders who have a firm grasp, both in theory and in practice, of God’s mission on earth. Have you considered this growing need?
Since 1913, Northern Seminary has welcomed men and women from various Christian faith traditions, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and ministry experiences. Our students have enrolled from almost 30 denominations, and alumni have served in over 30 countries. Our students also range in age from recent college graduates to second career and retirees who have answered a call to ministry.
All of our faculty have been called to ministry at some point in their lives, and their teaching reflects that calling. In fact, many still serve in churches or para-church ministries. Students can trust that members of our faculty are aware of the challenges and rewards of ministry because they have experienced them firsthand.
Focused on the Mission of God, Northern provides an education that brings together the best of theory and practice. Powerful ministry is based on an understanding of your ministry context and your ability to apply your knowledge.
As the need for seminary increases, so does the need for a renewed approach to Theological Education. Northern Seminary is dedicated to God’s mission through the development of leaders who will be personally whole, spiritually mature, biblically grounded, and theologically competent.
When our faculty aren’t teaching, they are often writing. Join the conversation on social media.
Dear Northern Friends, Our seminary brings pastors, graduate students, and church leaders together across denominational and congregational lines to learn, grow, and spread the gospel....
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Happy Constitution Day! This little celebrated holiday commemorates September 17, 1787 when delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the...
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Lessons learned in church communication Dear Northern Friends, Northern trains pastoral leaders for the realities of ministry today. We share authentically and personally so we...
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Rebecca Richmond uses one word to sum up her studies AND the no-interest loan she received when completing her Graduate Certificate in Urban Leadership Emphasis...
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Dear Friends of Northern, When Paul and Barnabas returned from their missionary journeys, they took time to communicate the results of the people’s offerings of...
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Dear Northern Friends, For most institutions, June means a slower month—not at Northern. Our students are launching into mission and learning even more about their...
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LISLE, IL On Saturday, June 8, Northern Seminary graduated 26 pastoral leaders, most of whom are already serving in rural, urban, and suburban congregations. The...
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Dear Northern Friends, Northern alumni pastors provide hope for small congregations. Churches that average fewer than 200 in worship may appear to exist on meager...
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More than 120 pastors and small church leaders gathered May 9-11 for the first-ever Resource Leadership Conference for small churches in Bloomington, IL. Pastors and...
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Northern Seminary is committed to providing you with an education in your context, both theologically and geographically. From the quality of our staff to the mentoring relationships between our faculty and students, the Northern experience is truly Biblical, Missional, and Personal. Let us walk with you.