There are two wonderful and nationally recognized colleges in Western Kentucky, but neither has nor offers a Christian education.
Summit Christian University continues a rich history of Christian education that dates back to the late 1950s. We are a trans-denominational Christian university that provides affordable education through face-to-face (and soon to be online) venues.
The University is comprised of two academic colleges – the College of the Bible and the College of Arts and Sciences. The SUMMIT Program is uniquely designed for adult learners and offers degree programs from both of our colleges.
Location
Our campus is located in Western Kentucky’s Four Rivers area and the Land-Between-the-Lakes region. We are ideally located to service the four-state area of Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Visitors are enthusiastically welcomed at SCU and encouraged to tour the campus, visit the various departments, and talk with faculty, staff, and students. Special tours or specific appointments with faculty or administrators may be arranged by calling the Office of Admissions or contacting us through our website.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a Christian learning environment that equips students for lifelong leadership and service through a Biblical higher education that is grounded in truth and academic excellence.
Interested in learning more about Summit’s long-term vision and our plans to make this vision a reality? Check out our full STRATEGIC OPERATIONS PLAN
History
Summit Christian University began operations on March 27, 2016 in Mayfield, Kentucky. The former Christian college in Mayfield, Mid-Continent University, ceased to offer educational services to the region on June 30, 2014. In November 2014, a group of former professors and a local businessman met to determine that the need for a Christian university in the region was real and necessary for students. Thus, work began through research and meetings with pastors, local government, and business leaders to make the idea into a reality. Offices opened on State Route 1241 in October 2016, and classes began meeting at Community Fellowship Baptist Church on February 27, 2017. Soon after, the offices moved to 118 W. South St in Mayfield. The leaders at SCU understood the importance of working with the other two colleges in the region to help make all of them successful. They also understood the importance of increasing the visibility in the region for a sustainable and successful operation for years to come.
ACCREDITATION
The Board and Administration understand the importance of accreditation to the student from both an educational experience and a financial need. We see that the university needs to be accredited in order to enhance our credibilityand f or our faculty to be educationally responsible to the student. First, it takes committed students and faculty mixed with a substantial and assessible curriculum to begin the process.
We are well on our way.
We hold applicant status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808). Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving candidate status within five years.
We make the transfer of credits from other institutions as easy as possible.