Earn College Credit

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Students attending the student conferences at Bryan College can earn 2 or 3 hours of college credit through Bryan College. These credits are transferable to most colleges and universities (both religious and secular) and are transcripted as Philosophy 111, Bible 111, or Social Studies 111 under the title "Contemporary Worldviews."

Note: Please keep in mind that this is a college-level course. In order to maintain academic integrity and because of the abbreviated schedule, the requirements for this program are non-negotiable.

Tuition Information

These non-refundable fees are in addition to the tuition for the summer program sessions. Payment in full is required when you submit your application. All checks MUST be made out to Summit Ministries regardless of your conference location..

  • 2 credits = $250
  • 3 credits = $350

Note: Applications mailed to Summit before your arrival will not be accepted. Students must register on-site.

College Credit Requirements

There are two options to choose between: earning 2 credits or 3 credits. Note: These are mutually exclusive options, which cannot be changed after you register or altered to accommodate special circumstances. For 2 credit hours, you'll complete all the required work during your two-week session. For 3 credit hours, you'll need to do work during your two-week session and the 30 days following your session.

To earn 2 hours of college credit, you need to:

  1. Submit your application and $250 tuition when you arrive.
  2. Listen to the session lectures and take thorough notes.
  3. Write a 1-2 page worldview essay.
  4. Take a college credit exam and make 70% or higher.
  5. Graduate from a Summit Ministries student leadership conference.

To earn 3 hours of college credit, you need to:

  1. Submit your application and $350 tuition when you arrive.
  2. Listen to the session lectures and take thorough notes.
  3. Write a 1-2 page worldview essay.
  4. Take a college credit exam and make 70% or higher.
  5. Graduate from a Summit Ministries student leadership conference.
  6. Write a 15-page research paper on one of two pre-determined topics (this will be due exactly 30 days after your session ends).

Online Application Form

Please print the College Credit Application (coming soon), fill it out, and bring it to your session (do not mail in). Your tuition is due in full when you turn in your application at your session.

Course Syllabus

Your college may require you to turn in a course syllabus when you transfer the credits. This two-page synopsis lists the speakers and topics presented at the summer program, along with accreditation information:

  • Tennessee Course Syllabus will be posted soon

College Credit: Frequently Asked Questions


  1. Will this class transfer to my school?  Since Bryan College is accredited, courses can be transferred to other accredited colleges and universities. Students have had their Bryan transcript sent to the following institutions (not exhaustive): Texas A&M, Wheaton College (IL), St. Olaf College (MN), Biola University (CA), Grove City College (PA), Taylor University (IN), Southeastern Bible College (AL), University of Central Florida, Calvin College (MI), Vanderbilt University (TN), Missouri State University, Iowa State University, Liberty University (VA), Texas Tech University, Kings College (TN), and Grand Valley State College (MI).  Note: Ultimately it is your responsibility to check with the college or university or choice regarding transfer of credit.
  2. What if I have not yet graduated from high school?  You can obtain college credit while in high school or while enrolled at another college or university. A transcript can be sent to any other institution at your request. 
  3. How much extra work do I have to do?  The primary requirements for college credit students is to graduate from a Student Conference, submit a hand written two page essay on worldviews, and pass a multiple-choice final exam at the end of the session. The Summit staff is available to assist students in reviewing the test material beforehand.  Those students taking the course for 3 credit hours must also complete a research paper within 30 days after returning home from the conference.