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- ↑ "Northern Baptist Theological Seminary". Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ↑ James Leo Garrett, Baptist Theology: A Four-century Study, Mercer University Press, USA, 2009, p. 330
- ↑ Madison Trammel, Retooling Seminary, christianitytoday.com, USA, August 17, 2007
- ↑ Praeger, American Universities and Colleges, 19th Edition [2 Volumes]: Nineteenth Edition, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 356
- ↑ James Kimberly, Bob Goldsborough, Lombard seminary may sell land, chicagotribune.com, USA, July 10, 2007
- ↑ Praeger, American Universities and Colleges, 19th Edition [2 Volumes]: Nineteenth Edition, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 356
- ↑ Marie Wilson, Lombard seeking ways to spur redevelopment around Yorktown, Butterfield Road, dailyherald.com, USA, September 22, 2017
- ↑ "Shiell resigns as Northern Seminary president". Baptist News. March 13, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
