College Credit


Bryan College offers Summit Students College Credit

Receive 3 College Credits for $450

Overview

  • This course is titled “Contemporary Worldviews” and transcripted as Philosophy 111
  • Summit Ministries uses a 10-point grading scale (93–100% = A | 90–92% = A- | 87–89% = B+ | 83– 86% = B | 80–82% = B- | 77–79% = C+ | 73–76% = C | 70–72% = C | 69% or below = No Credit)

Registration & Tuition

  • Separate registration for college credit must be filled by 5 pm on the first day of your online session or noon on the second Monday for your in-person session.
  • Include your non-refundable tuition payment—$450 for three credits. $350 for two credits. $250 for one credit.

Important Deadlines for in person

The below information is meant to serve as a high-level overview. There will be an in-depth meeting held during each session to answer specific questions and give more details about the steps to acquire college credit.
 
  • 1st Tuesday of a session – College credit overview
  • 1st Tuesday of a session – College credit overview meeting in the class from Noon to 12:15 pm.
  • 2nd Monday of a session – Application, and Tuition due at the front desk by Noon.
  • 2nd Thursday of a session – College credit exam review in the classroom from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm.
  • 2nd Thursday of a session – Also, the essay is due by 2:30 pm.
  • 2nd Friday of a session – College credit exam in the classroom from 1 pm to 2:15 pm.
  • Saturday – The clock starts for the 15-page minimum research paper (3 credits). The Paper is due in 30 days.

Requirements for in-person Students

1 Credit hour

  • Take a college credit comprehensive exam based on Summit lectures

2 Credit hours

  • Take a college credit comprehensive exam based on Summit lectures
  • Write a 2-page worldview essay (due 2nd Thursday of the session )
  • Read assigned excerpts of Understanding the Times Chapters 1 and 2 as well as 2 additional chapters from Chapters 8-17
  • Attend three Open Forums

3 Credit hours

  • Take a college credit comprehensive exam based on Summit lectures
  • Write a 2-page worldview essay (due 2nd Thursday of the session )
  • Read assigned excerpts of Understanding the Times Chapters 1 and 2 as well as 4 additional chapters from Chapters 8-17
  • Attend three Open Forums
  • Write a 12-page minimum research paper (due 30 days after the session ends

Requirements for Online Students

The below information is meant to serve as a high-level overview. There will be an in-depth meeting held during each session to answer specific questions and give more details about the steps to acquire college credit.

1 Credit hour

  • Take a college credit comprehensive exam based on Summit lectures

2 Credit hour

  • Take a college credit comprehensive exam based on Summit lectures
  • Write a 2-page worldview essay 
  • Read assigned excerpts of Understanding the Times Chapters 1 and 2 as well as 2 additional chapters from Chapters 8-17
  • Attend three meals with speakers
  • Watch 10 additional hours of video lectures

3 Credit hour

  • Take a college credit comprehensive exam based on Summit lectures
  • Write a 2-page worldview essay (due 2nd Thursday of the session )
  • Read assigned excerpts of Understanding the Times Chapters 1 and 2 as well as 4 additional chapters from Chapters 8-17
  • Attend three meals with speakers
  • Write a 12-page minimum research paper (due 30 days after the session ends)
  • Watch 15 additional hours of video lectures 

Syllabus and Course Overview

Frequently Asked Questions For 3-Credit

  • Will my paper be returned to me after it has been graded?
    • Your paper will be emailed back to you, with a summary of your final grade, after it has been graded.
  • When Can I expect to hear about my final grade?
    • Be prepared to wait at least 6–8 weeks after emailing your paper to receive word about your final grade.

Student Conference Location College Credit Information: Due to accreditation requirements in Georgia, students will be unable to earn college credit during the 2021 Student Conference in this state. To change your session or to speak to a staff member, email registration@summit.org