Faith & Finances 2019 Seminar
Posted: October 31, 2018
Join Northern Seminary for the Faith & Finances 2019 Seminar on January 4th and 5th. This seminar is designed for Northern Seminary students who are...
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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?
Why is Seminary Important?
richly diverse
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.
Not Just theoretical
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.
Missional and holistic
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.
Why Northern Seminary?
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.
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President's October Newsletter
Posted: October 17, 2018
Dear Friends, A successful student at Northern Seminary is a "reliable witness who is able to teach others" (2 Timothy 2:2). This year we've grown in...
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Total Enrollment increases 9% at Northern Seminary, New Students increase 34%
Posted: October 17, 2018
After graduating 51 students this Spring, Northern Seminary had another banner year in recruitment. Overall enrollment increased 9%, and new students rose 34% this year....
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Generation Z Church Thrives on Loyola's Campus
Posted: September 24, 2018
Ministry to Generation Z often doesn’t take the shape of the church as we’ve known it. Those who are most successful in reaching this group...
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Churches and Foundations Give Scholarships to Make Students Successful
Posted: September 24, 2018
The decision to enroll in Northern, as in any seminary, comes after much prayer and consideration. Students enroll with the realistic expectation of making personal...
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A Community That Affirms
Posted: September 21, 2018
A peer preaching group changed the course of a student’s seminary journey—and her ministry path. By :Melissa Champs When I was a young woman and...
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Baptist Groups Collaborate to Offer Small Church Leadership Conference
Posted: September 20, 2018
(ELGIN, IL – September 10, 2018) Church leaders at small and rural Baptist congregations in Illinois have a chance to be renewed and inspired for...
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President's September Newsletter
Posted: September 18, 2018
Dear Friends, As you know, Northern lost of one of our First Ladies this month. Gerry Myers died after a brief illness, surrounded by her...
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Bachelor of Arts - Master of Divinity Program
Posted: September 17, 2018
“My dad was a pastor. That’s not something I ever wanted to be when I was growing up. But God got hold of me my...
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Upcoming Events
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11/19/2018-11/23/2018
Thanksgiving Holiday (Seminary Closed)
11/23/2018-11/24/2018
Community Meal
11/26/2018
Chapel
11/27/2018
Community Meal
12/03/2018
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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.