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SUM
JAMAICA

Bachelor‘s and Master’s Degrees Available

Advance your skill and knowledge through unique classes, theology and ministry training, and world-class instruction. Our Spirit-filled instructors are selected for their educational expertise, sound biblical theology, concern for students, and years of proven ministry experience. SUM is accredited through WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), a member agency of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE). Our commitment is to help students graduate within 3 years, with a ministry placement, and little to no college debt.

Your degree from SUM:

  1. Prepares you for vocational ministry as pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and teachers.
  2. Offers a specialization in biblical interpretation and theology with a view toward social transformation.
  3. Strengthens your biblical foundation and spiritual formation process.
  4. Fosters academic excellence, spiritual fervor, passion for reaching the lost and equipping the church.
  5. Provides mentoring to mature emotionally, mentally, spiritually and vocationally.
  6. Prepares you for relevant and biblically authentic ministry leadership in diverse cultures and settings.
  7. Prepares you to work collaboratively as part of a leadership structure.
  8. Develops a desire in you for lifelong learning.

2023-24 Schedule of Charges

ItemCostJamaica
Full-Time BATM Tuition (10.00 – 16.34 Credits)Per Term (Block Discount)JMD 31,000
Full-Time BATM Tuition (10.00 – 16.34 Credits)Per Year (Block Discount) – for 3 termsJMD 93,000
Part-Time BATM Tuition (less than 10 Credits)Per Credit HourJMD 3,100
MDiv TuitionPer Term (full-time of 9 credits)JMD 31,000
MDiv TuitionPer Credit HourJMD 3.444.44
Audit ClassPer Credit HourJMD 1,550
Textbooks (prices may vary)Per TermJMD 2,635
Evangelism Conference and Outreach (price may vary)Per YearJMD 6,190

Full Time Status

DegreeFull-Time Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Ministry10
Master of Divinity9

Fees

ItemFrequencyCost
Application Fee
(currently waived)		One-TimeJMD 620
Registration FeePer TermJMD 775
Late Registration FeePer TermJMD 1,550
Online Course FeePer CourseJMD 620
Technology FeePer TermJMD 2,635
Evangelism Conference and Outreach (price may vary)Per YearJMD 5,420
Online Library FeeAnnualJMD 2,790
Online Library FeePer TermJMD 930
Directed Research FeePer Credit HourJMD 2,635
Graduation FeeOne-TimeJMD 1,550
Transcript FeePer InstitutionJMD 620

Typical Expenses Per Term

Unless otherwise stated, all costs are per trimester. Prices listed here are subject to change and apply to only those who have their primary residence based in Jamaica.

Page Last Updated: November 30, 2023

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