Starting Winter 2026, we’re launching two new Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs designed to meet the real challenges—and opportunities—facing pastors and preachers today: Doctor of Ministry in Homiletics & Preaching and Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Theology & Practice.

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There's a place for you at Northern.

For 113 years, Northern Seminary has been leading the church and engaging the world.

Why Northern?

Northern students are enthusiastic, joyful, diverse, relational, and seekers of truth.
And they have some incredible stories to tell.
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“I came to Northern because of the professors really. You come because they're brilliant, and you stay because they're good humans.”

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“My favorite part of being a Northern student definitely was the community—meeting so many people and seeing everyone sharpen one another.”

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“Each course was deeply formative… That’s been a gift.”

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Explore Our Programs

Each program is designed to train you to fulfill the call God has placed on your life, connect you to other
like-minded students, educate you biblically and theologically, strengthen your confidence, and deepen your
discipleship.

Meet Our Faculty

Northern’s diverse, world-class faculty impact a variety of multiethnic ministry contexts. At Northern, you will learn from experienced
practitioners who listen deeply, think biblically, and are engaged in church ministry, church planting, and local communities.
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Nijay Gupta

Professor of New Testament
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Beth Felker Jones

Professor of Theology
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Matthew W. Bates

Professor of New Testament
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Ingrid Faro

Professor of Old Testament; Coordinator, MA in Old Testament–Jerusalem University College Program
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David Fitch

Betty R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology
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Marshall Hatch

Professor of Ministry
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Joy J. Moore

Professor of Homiletics
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Wayne Gordon

Professor of Urban Ministry; Director of the MA in Christian Community Development and the DMin in Christian Community Development
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Jason Gile

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Professor of Scriptures
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Mike Moore

Dean of Seminary, Chief Academic Officer Director, Master of Arts in Theology and Mission
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JinUk Lee

Director of Master of Arts in Worship Korean Track
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There’s a place for you at Northern.

At Northern, we are convinced that effective ministry demands a faith that is committed to the truth of the gospel, unwavering in
its loyalty to scripture, empowered by the Spirit, reflective of the diversity of the body of Christ, culturally relevant, and unbending
in its support of women in ministry.

Northern Seminary educates Christian leaders to be spiritually mature, biblically grounded, theologically competent, pastoral, evangelistic, and prophetic. We deliver a multi-denominational educational experience that is international, interracial, and intercultural to prepare women and men called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to advance and nurture the ministries of the Church. We teach the gospel of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the authority of Scripture.

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To lead the church and engage the world, we ignite Spirit-led innovation; form and graduate resilient, mature, and joyful students; and deliver personal, accessible, and affordable biblical training to disciples.

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Northern’s core values can be shared through the acronym DESIRE. We value the diverse calling of God—he extends his invitation to people of all backgrounds; educational excellence, scriptural leaders, innovative mission, relational community, and being economically affordable so that many can receive a seminary education.

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Northern students are enthusiastic, embracing celebration and joy as part of the Christian journey and witness. They are curious, always seeking to better understand God and his work on our world. They are diverse, reflecting the reality that the kingdom of God is made of people from all backgrounds and that all have an equal seat at the table. Finally, they are relational, living as though we are always better together and that as we pursue life together, we grow as individuals and as Christ’s Church.

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