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From the Desk of the Dean…
Greetings from the faculty and staff team of the Seminary
& School of Ministry (SSM). It is my privilege to provide a
brief introduction to the mission and goals of Columbia
International University’s SSM.
As one of the colleges of CIU, we wholeheartedly embrace
the purpose of educating people from a biblical
worldview to impact the nations with the message of
Christ, or to put it more succinctly, “to know Him” better and “to make Him known”
more effectively. At CIU’s SSM, we express our role in implementing that purpose in
this way:
The mission of Columbia International University Seminary & School of Ministry is
to assist the Church in equipping Great Commission Christians for culturally-
relevant ministry among the nations.
As a faculty and staff, our desire is that studying with us will transform your life
while enhancing your knowledge, attitudes, and skills in four areas:
1.
Biblical-theological knowledge necessary to interpret and apply the biblical
text and to engage contemporary theological, ethical, and apologetic issues
2.
Consistent growth toward Christ-like attitudes and behavior accompanied
by a commitment to helping others grow in Christ
3.
Practical skills necessary to engage in vocational Christian ministry with
cultural understanding and sensitivity
4.
A Great Commission mindset toward life and work
In other words, we hope you will strengthen your ability to think biblically, grow
spiritually, and minister effectively with a Great Commission focus.
The following information will give you a taste of our programs, our personnel, and
our passion, but it might not tell you everything you want to know. If we can help
you personally, please call us at (800) 777-2227 or e-mail us at
SSM@ciu.edu
so we
can answer your questions or discuss your specific needs.
Yours in Christ,
John D. Harvey, Th.D.
Dean of the Seminary & School of Ministry
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