Summit Christian University (SCU) continues to advance its mission of providing Christ-centered higher education by offering degree programs that integrate academic excellence, practical application, and biblical worldview formation. Among its core academic offerings are degree pathways in Business, Psychology, and Christian Ministries – disciplines designed to prepare students for both vocational success and faith-based service.
Through accessible scheduling and affordable tuition structures, SCU remains committed to removing barriers that often prevent adult learners, ministry leaders, and working professionals from pursuing higher education.
Academic Program Offerings
Business Degree Program
The Business program at Summit Christian University equips students with foundational and advanced competencies necessary for leadership in today’s marketplace. Coursework integrates ethical decision-making and Christian leadership principles alongside traditional business disciplines.
Area of study include:
- Organizational Leadership
- Management Principles
- Business Ethics
- Marketing and Communications
- Human Resource Management
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
Graduated are prepared for roles in corporate environments, nonprofit administration, church management, and small business ownership, applying faith-informed values within professional contexts.
Psychology Degree Program
The Psychology program provides students with an understand of human behavior, mental processes, and emotional development through both scientific and faith-integrated perspectives.
Curriculum topics include:
- General Psychology
- Counseling Foundations
- Human Development
- Behavioral Theory
- Psychology of Addiction
This degree pathway is particularly valuable for individual pursuing careers or ministry roles in counseling, social services, chaplaincy, case management, and church-based care ministries. Emphasis is placed on compassionate care informed by Christian ethics.
Christian Ministries Degree Program
The Christian Ministries program remains central to SCU’s theological mission, preparing students for various forms of ecclesiastical leadership and service.
Instruction focuses on:
- Biblical Studies
- Theology and Doctrine
- Homiletics (Preaching)
- Pastoral Leadership
- Evangelism and Missions
- Church Administration
Students engage in both academic study and practical ministry training, equipping them for pastoral ministry, evangelistic work, chaplaincy, and other leadership role within the Body of Christ.
Affordable Tuition Model
Summit Christian University is committed to maintaining affordability while delivering quality higher education. Each course if offered at an approximate cost of $310 per class, positioning SCU as an accessible option for students seeking degree completion without incurring excessive financial burden.
This tuition structure supports:
- Bi-vocational ministers
- Working adults
- First-generation college students
- Individuals returning to education
- Church leaders seeking formal training
By keeping costs manageable, SCU advances educational access while upholding academic standards.
Flexible Scheduling for Adult Learners
Recognizing the demands placed on today’s students, Summit Christian University structures its courses in a format conducive to working professionals and ministry practitioners.
Key scheduling features include:
- Classes held one night per week
- Evening course delivery
- Manageable weekly time commitment
- Balance between academic study, work, and family time
This model enables students to pursue higher education without disrupting employment or ministry responsibilities.
Summit Christian University’s degree programs in Business, Psychology, and Christian Ministries reflect a strategic commitment to accessible, relevant, and Christ-centered higher education. With tuition costs averaging $310 per course and a one-night-per-week class format, SCU provides flexible pathways for students to advance academically while maintaining personal, professional and ministry responsibilities.
Through these programs, the university continues to fulfill its mission of providing a Christian learning community that equips students for lifelong leadership and service through a Biblical higher education that is grounded in truth and academic excellence.