President's November Newsletter
Posted: November 16, 2020
Dear Friends, Northern students, alumni, and faculty view the Pandemic as an invitation to ministry. Like first responders, they run toward challenges and are designing...
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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.
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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. All our programs are available online through our state-of-the art smart classroom technology. Learn more about our online offerings.
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No matter where you are, our live streaming online courses are available to equip you for the next season in your ministry. Let’s start a conversation today to see how we can best serve you!
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Called to Pastor During COVID
Posted: November 13, 2020
PASTOR CODY BATTEFELD Pastor Cody Battefeld (MDIV 2020) leads multiple Sunday morning services: 8:45 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM, a typical schedule for a...
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2020 Northern Seminary Winter Clothing Drive
Posted: November 10, 2020
Northern will hold a “Northern Seminary Winter Clothing Drive” to benefit the United Methodist Church’s Clothes Closet in Lombard. Saturday, December 12 9 am-12 pm Brimson...
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Northern's Impact Doubles in 2020
Posted: October 23, 2020
For the fifth consecutive year, Northern’s enrollment has grown. This year, we’ve welcomed 87 new students into the seminary. We now have 294 graduate students enrolled...
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President's October Newsletter
Posted: October 23, 2020
Dear Friends, By God's grace, we are celebrating wonderful milestones and welcoming new students and faculty. NORTHERN ENROLLMENT INCREASES 9% in one year, 56% over...
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KENYAN STUDENTS ENGAGE THE WORLD
Posted: October 19, 2020
“Imagine a pilot who never went to school flying a machine at 600 miles per hour having over three hundred souls aboard. Likewise, it is...
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Provost Appointed to Lead Academic Programs and Launch Women’s Studies at Northern Seminary
Posted: October 15, 2020
Upon the faculty's unanimous recommendation, the Northern Seminary Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Dr. Lynn Cohick to be Provost, Dean of Academic Affairs,...
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2020 Northern Seminary Food Drive
Posted: September 24, 2020
Northern will hold a “Northern Seminary Food Drive” to benefit the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry (a partnership venture of First United Methodist Church, Calvary Episcopal...
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Advanced Pastoral Degree Students Begin at Northern
Posted: September 17, 2020
This fall, Northern welcomes five students to the Advanced Pastoral Degree Program. These students began their journey at Trinity Christian College and are dual-enrolling at...
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Upcoming Events
View calendarFall Tern Classes End
12/04/2020
Winter Tuition and Fees Due
12/04/2020
Last day to contest a grade from the Summer Term
12/04/2020
Christmas Break (Students)
12/06/2020-01/03/2021
Final Day for Faculty to Submit Grades in Populi
12/18/2020
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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.