Northern Seminary Catalog 2013-2014 Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 660 E. Butterfield Road Lombard, IL 60148-5698 www.seminary.edu Northern Baptist Theological Seminary 660 E. Butterfield Road Lombard, Illinois 60148-5698 (630) 620-2180 Fax: (630) 620-2190 Web: www.seminary.edu Admissions email: [email protected] This catalog describes Northern Seminary’s programs for the academic years 2013-2014. Northern Seminary reserves the right to change without notice any statement in the catalog concerning, but not limited to, policies, procedures, tuition, fees, professors, curricula, and courses. This catalog is not a contract or the offer of a contract. ©2013 Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Table of Contents Who We Are Mission Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Statement of Faith ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Community Standards ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Core Values ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 History of the Seminary .................................................................................................................................... 5 Accreditation ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Leadership Administration .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Campus Life and Student Resources ............................................................................................................ 11 Campus Life and Student Resources Location and Facilities..................................................................................................................................... 11 Kern Hall ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Student Services Center and Brimson Grow Library ................................................................................. 11 Lindner Conference Center ............................................................................................................................ 12 Residence Facility ............................................................................................................................................. 12 Student Activity Center ................................................................................................................................... 12 Community Life ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Worship ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Employment ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Seminary Success Seminar .............................................................................................................................. 13 Computer Lab .................................................................................................................................................. 13 Student Lounge ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Books ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Placement .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Food Pantry ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Programs Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 Options for Class Enrollment, Including Online Study ............................................................................ 15 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 16 Admission Requirements for the Masters and Diploma Programs and Certificates ............................. 16 Procedures for Admission .............................................................................................................................. 17 Admission Procedures for International Students ...................................................................................... 17 Additional Information for International Students .................................................................................... 18 Master’s Programs Master of Divinity ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Summary of MDiv Degree Requirements .................................................................................................... 22 Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM) ......................................................................................... 23 Summary of MACM Degree Requirements ................................................................................................. 24 Master’s Specialization .................................................................................................................................... 25 Diploma of Ministry ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Summary of Diploma of Ministry Requirements ........................................................................................ 26 Diploma of Theology ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Summary of Diploma of Theology Requirements ...................................................................................... 27 Diploma Specialization ................................................................................................................................... 27 Certificate Program .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Program Emphases .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Baptist Studies Emphasis ................................................................................................................... 28 Biblical Studies Emphasis................................................................................................................... 28 Christian Community Development Emphasis .............................................................................. 29 Church History Emphasis .................................................................................................................. 29 Leadership Emphasis .......................................................................................................................... 29 Missional Church Ministry Emphasis ............................................................................................... 30 New Testament Emphasis ................................................................................................................. 30 Old Testament Emphasis ................................................................................................................... 31 Pastoral Care Emphasis ...................................................................................................................... 31 Spirituality Emphasis .......................................................................................................................... 31 Theology Emphasis ............................................................................................................................. 32 Urban Ministry Emphasis .................................................................................................................. 32 Worship Emphasis .............................................................................................................................