Clarks Summit University

Clarks Summit University has prepared Christ-centered, career-ready graduates for more than 80 years. Founded in 1932, this private, Christian college embraces its Baptist convictions and propels graduates into careers and service opportunities around the globe. CSU exists to prepare Christ-centered, career-ready graduates.

As an accredited Bible college, the Word of God is the foundation of our high-quality academic programs and welcoming student community. All undergraduate students earn a double major in Bible and the degree program of their choice. Daily chapel is an integral part of student life, where CSU faculty and nationally recognized speakers encourage students to live out their faith.

From classroom academics to on-campus employment and extracurricular activities, Clarks Summit University students benefit from a career focus. Grounded in the belief that all aspects of college life are training grounds for future careers, CSU emphasizes training in both practical academics and the soft skills employers seek in their new hires.

More than 40 undergraduate academic programs include majors in business and communications, health and sports sciences, human services, Christian ministries and education.

Online students can earn an associate or bachelor’s degree in four different study areas. An online degree completion track is ideal for adult transfer students ready to finish earning their degree. High School Dual Enrollment gets high school juniors and seniors on the fast track to collegiate success as they meet their high school requirements.

Our graduate programs offer a deeper academic experience in Bible, education, counseling, literature and organizational leadership from a thoroughly biblical perspective. Graduate students earn a master’s degree online (limited on-campus modules are required for the Master of Science in Counseling). Baptist Bible Seminary equips pastors, missionaries and educators in highly flexible and immediately applicable masters and doctorate degrees, from church-planting programs to a biblical Ph.D. Convenient online Bible college programs are available at all academic levels, from our unique High School Dual Enrollment program through Ph.D.

The Christian university is located in the foothills of the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, with outdoor recreation, quaint small towns and vibrant city life nearby. On-campus students are treated to a tight-knit community, outstanding architecture and beautiful scenery from our mountaintop campus. Students in our thriving online programs enjoy learning from dedicated CSU professors as they study worldwide.

At Baptist Bible Seminary, you’ll find advanced degree programs that are Christ-focused, Scripture-driven and immediately applicable to your unique ministry.

You want to know God deeply, understand Scripture accurately and communicate His truths effectively to a hurting world. At Baptist Bible Seminary, you’ll be equipped to do that as you attain academic proficiencies, engage in hands-on ministry opportunities and develop leadership competencies for effective ministry.

Whether you’re a lay person in your church who wants to serve more effectively, a pastor who is serious about deep theological study or someone seeking to communicate Scripture well through writing, speaking or teaching, you will benefit from a BBS education. Choose from four completely online master’s degrees and two web-enhanced doctoral degrees, each with numerous concentrations to help you reach your specific goals. You’ll further your ministry without having to leave your ministry, learning conveniently online.

Baptist Bible Seminary embraces Baptist convictions with a commitment to biblical authority. We are passionate about the theological preparation and development of ministry-minded students like you.

When you earn your advanced degree at BBS, you receive academic excellence, rigorous biblical instruction, practical ministry experience and valuable mentoring from seasoned ministry professionals. You’ll study under our highly qualified faculty, each with a doctoral degree and years of ministry experience.