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P P E N D I X
A C H E L O R S
E G R E E
This presentation of the bachelor’s degree reflects the general template of degree requirements for a four-year
undergraduate degree program at Columbia International University, including Bible major, General Education,
Ministry Skills, and Spiritual Formation requirements. Students who successfully complete at least one year (two
semesters) of study in a foreign language (biblical or modern) will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree; all other
students will receive a Bachelor of Science degree.
Graduation Requirements
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Minimum 126 semester hours credit
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Minimum 30 semester hours of Bible and theology
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Minimum 36 semester hours of general education
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Minimum 18 semester hours in an approved program of professional studies
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Minimum 3 semesters of field experience, practicums, and/or internships
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Minimum 30 semester hours of upper division courses
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Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
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Completion of 80 clock hours of Christian Service Learning
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Residency requirements: a minimum of 32 semester hours in residence at CIU; a minimum of two consecutive
regular semesters registered for at least six semester hours of credit during each semester; the last 15 hours of
degree requirements must be CIU coursework
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Satisfactory
evidence of Christian character and doctrinal views. Students will not be accepted as candidates
for graduation if they deny any of the doctrines as stated in the Doctrinal Standard, if they affirm error in
Scripture, or if they believe in the ultimate salvation of all people. (Exception: Candidates need not affirm the
premillennial position expressed in Section 8 of the Doctrinal Standard.)
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The reading of the Bible in its entirety at least once during the student’s time of study. This reading may be
completed in conjunction with class assignments or with courses transferred in from another school.
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Meets all ethical requirements and fulfills all obligations (Student Life standards, etcetera)
Course of Study
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Degree Core
77
Bible and Theology Major
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah & History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study (3000 or 4000 level)
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study (3000 or 4000 level)
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology 2: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
6
Students broaden their education through General Education, which includes both foundational courses and a
General Education Distribution requirement.
Foundation
27
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1
3
HUM 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning*
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
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