Published October 24, 2018 in Summit Magazine
The campus of Clarks Summit University is beautiful. (In fact, it’s been nationally recognized as the Most Beautiful Bible College in the U.S.) But as nice as the campus is, when students come to CSU, they have many opportunities to make an impact off campus and around the world. From Scranton to South Africa, students spread the gospel and embark on learning experiences of a lifetime.
Northeast United States: Hands-On Church Planting
Project Jerusalem churches are making a huge impact in the Northeast. Through this unique training strategy of Baptist Bible Seminary, nine churches have been established by BBS students, in partnership with churches and missions agencies
Northeast Pennsylvania:Missions Outreach
Student Missions Fellowship is a student-led group that meets weekly to listen to and pray for missionaries. The group also provides practical ways students can share the gospel and serve campus neighbors firsthand. They’ve ministered to the homeless in Scranton by serving meals, leading worship and preaching at a local mission. They’ve traveled to Hazleton, going door to door to speak to members of the community.
Las Vegas: Presenting Counseling Research
CSU students and faculty attended the American Association for the Behavioral and Social Sciences conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. While networking with hundreds of professionals and academics from around the country, they presented research and moderated lectures.
Honduras: Working with Orphans
CSU’s dual enrollment program allows high school students to get ahead by earning college credits. A group of dual-enrolled students traveled to Honduras to work with orphans and at-risk kids
South Africa: Immersive Intercultural Study 
Students travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to earn academic credit as they become more effective global citizens for Christ. Trips are offered in 15-credit, 90-day experiences or six-credit, short-term trips. Dr. Darryl Meekins, a CSU faculty member living in South Africa, leads intercultural studies courses, helping students learn how to think globally through a biblical lens. Another faculty member travels with the group, teaching another area of study in a global context, such as theatre, literature or biology.
Italy: Study Abroad
CSU partners with Saints Bible Institute in San Lorenzo, Italy, in a study abroad program, so students can actually experience what they are learning, such as a trip to the Colosseum, instead of just reading about it. The experience is also designed for spiritual growth and helping students live out the great commission.
-Colleen Noll is a Communications- Writing major from Spring Brook Twp., Pennsylvania
