Denominations
Although Columbia International University is denominationally unaffiliated, it seeks to serve a variety of evangelical denominations and independent congregations.
- Columbia prepares its students to return to the denomination or church tradition that nurtured them.
- The curriculum makes provision for church polity courses taught by ministers who represent various denominations.
- We also provide for elective courses on denominational distinctives as desired by various groups.
- Education for ministry at Columbia is widely accepted. Our graduates serve in over forty different denominations.
- The faculty and student body reflect church affiliations across a broad spectrum of North American and non-North American denominations and church fellowships.
- Students find exposure to persons from various ecclesiastical traditions, who are united in their commitment to evangelical orthodoxy, an enriching and beneficial experience.
The following affiliations are typically represented on campus: American Baptist Assemblies of God Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod Christian and Missionary Alliance Conservative Baptist Association Evangelical Free Church of America Independent Baptist Churches Independent Churches Presbyterian Church in America Presbyterian Church, Miscellaneous Southern Baptist United Methodist Church