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Top News |
First Intercollegiate Athlete Signs to Play for CIU Rams SoccerClick here to read the full story. |
History In The Making
We are embarking on one of the most exciting chapters in the history of CIU. For the first time in 89 years, CIU will field our first intercollegiate athletic teams in fall 2012. Why athletics at CIU? It fits with our purpose of educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Imagine the outreach that student-athletes and coaches can have both at home and abroad using the platform of athletics to share the good news of Jesus Christ
Our Sports
Fall 2012 marks the beginning of an aggressive five-year plan introducing intercollegiate athletics at CIU.
Our League
CIU will compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), whose mission is to use athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism, and encouragement.
Our Mascot
The ram was chosen as the CIU mascot for its strength and its biblical significance. Not only are rams known as ferocious defenders of their territory and their flock, the ram is a symbol of God's provision - a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
CIU Rams Club
Click here for more information on becoming a founding member of the CIU Rams Club!
Moore Fitness Center
Cheryl Guinther is the communications coordinator for the Alumni Ministries Office of Columbia International University. She serves alumni with genuine personal care and a professional approach developed over years as an executive administrative assistant and missionary. Cheryl worked over six years for a Christian financial management company providing client-care to seniors. As a missionary with Brethren in Christ World Missions in Zambia, Africa, Cheryl managed a mission guesthouse, served with a church team taking the “Jesus Film” to outlying villages, and started a “Reading Room” ministry to help street children return to school. For the last five years, she has been a mentor in the Missions Development Program for Brethren in Christ World Missions. Cheryl and her husband, Peter, moved to Columbia from Mechanicsburg, Penn. in August of 2010 so that Peter could complete his Master of Divinity degree at CIU. She enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at a women’s shelter, and the close fellowship with her neighbors in the CIU Village.
Cheryl’s favorite Scripture verse is Romans 13:8.
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Communication
Description:
The purpose of the Communication program is to assist students in the development of skills that will enable them to utilize appropriately and creatively the latest technology for the communication of the gospel. Students majoring in the Communication program build a foundation for careers in radio broadcasting, missions, computer technology, media specialties, public relations, digital media production, photojournalism, and church related ministries.
A major in Communication coupled with a Bible major can provide the knowledge and skills necessary to minister in a rapidly changing world. One of the most exciting aspects of the Communication program includes the opportunity to gain practical experience. These real-world experiences are accomplished via internships in the junior and senior year. Here the student learns to communicate more effectively and to facilitate the communication of others by being involved in a variety of activities.
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| Bible and Theology (32 semester hours) | General Education (36 semester hours) |
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Choose 12 semester hours total including one course from each of three areas below.
a.) Humanities/Fine Arts
b.) Natural Science/Information Science
c.) Social/Behavioral Science
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning (11 semester hours)
| Leadership Development | Christian Service Learning |
Communication Major Courses (31 semester hours)
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Practical Skill Development
Three semester credits of field experience serve as the minimum requirement for the professional majors. Students are encouraged to develop their professional skill in either the marketplace, the ministry or in a mission context. Consult with your program director for additional requirements.
Open Electives (18 credit hours)
The student may want to consider the Communication program’s minor in Digital Media Production or a minor from one of the other programs.
Opportunities:
Students majoring in the Communication Program build a foundation for careers in:
- Marketing and Advertising
- Customer Service Representatives
- Media & Communication Specialists
- Radio broadcasting
- Broadcasting
- Media Writing & Editing
- Photography
- Public Relations
- Sound Engineers
- News Writers
- Researcher
- Supervisor, Coordinator, Director, or Project Manager
Faculty:
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Daniel F. DeLozier Professional Studies Division Chair, Communication Program Director Dan's passion for "Communicating Christ Creatively" is seen in his life, ministry and family. As the chairman of the communication program, his desire is to incorporate technology into the communication process in such a way that it is not obtrusive or distracting from the message.... |
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Ken Rife Communication/Digital Media Production Professor Ken brings a unique blend of academic training in film along with over 20 years of film-making experience specifically within ministry settings. He served with the media operation of Campus Crusade for Christ, and most recently directed a media production ministry called Starshell Media... |