Online education to deepen your faith and enhance your service
Summit Institute brings our mission of excellence in biblical education for effectiveness in ministry leadership to a wider range of participants. We are committed to equipping believers.
Our non-credit seminars are open to those with a desire to serve Christ in their local church or other ministry setting. There are no academic prerequisites.
What we provide
This special training from Baptist Bible College & Seminary features:
- Online learning available 24/7.
- Interaction with highly qualified facilitators and other growing Christians.
- Tools for you to become better in your ministry.
- Practical topics of interest.
- Certificates of Completion for each seminar.
- Preparation for an advanced degree. Certificates may be considered for later college credit in evaluating your work and life experience.
How seminars can benefit you
Summit Institute is for anyone looking to minister more effectively, including:
- Church members looking to expand their capacity to serve.
- Adult learners considering an advanced degree.
- Missionaries and others serving in foreign countries.
- Home schoolers wanting to experience online life at BBC&S.
- Traveling businesspeople aiming for ways to learn more.
- Teachers and counselors may qualify for continuing education credits.
How seminars can benefit your group
Local churches and other ministries and groups can arrange to have a dedicated seminar for groups of 10 or more students.
The learning and setting can provide interaction on a more personal level. Such opportunities can include:
- Pastors participating with their deacons.
- School administrators and teachers.
- Sunday school leaders and their class.
- Church or ministry leadership teams.
To arrange for a dedicated session, email jking@bbc.edu or call 570.585.9374.
When you can participate
Seminars are offered at different times. Click here to see what sessions are coming up and when.
What we charge
Seminars cost $95. This includes any materials you will be given to download.
What you need
If your computer set-up lets you access the Internet and download materials easily, you should have no problem with Summit Institute courses.
If you have questions or concerns, contact our IT department at helpdesk@bbc.edu.
How seminars work (Browse online seminars)
Each seminar runs for two weeks. The focus is on collaborative learning and online discussions. The interaction with facilitators and fellow students can take place at anytime of the day or night. Learning includes:
Reading. Articles and other reference materials will be posted each week. You may also have reading to do ahead of the seminar. Expect about 20-25 pages each week.
Discussion. You participate in an online forum. The facilitator joins you and provides feedback.
Writing. You submit a one-page summary of learning paper at the end of the first week. At the end of the second week, a three-page reflection paper will be turned in.
Application. Your facilitator will use the papers and discussions to help you think through the material and integrate it into your thinking and understanding.
To learn more
For details on registering for seminars, email summitinstitute@bbc.edu or call 570.585.9349.
“Summit Institute fulfills our passion at Baptist Bible to mobilize the church.”
Dr. Jim King
Director of Summit Institute
jking@bbc.edu
570.585.9374
Learn more about Dr. King.