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Purpose and Objectives
For those who desire to obtain a basic understanding of the Bible, the principles of Bible interpretation, and
essential Bible skills and background courses, Columbia International University offers the Associate of Arts
degree. Many students who obtain the Associate of Arts degree continue their education in other academic and
professional fields.
Objectives
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Evidence a basic understanding of the Bible’s content
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Utilize correctly standard principles of Bible interpretation
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Demonstrate a meaningful engagement with a local church
Completion Requirements
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Minimum 62 total semester hours of credit
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Minimum 21 semester hours of Bible/theology
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Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of graduation
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Complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service Learning
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Residence requirement: Complete a minimum of 16 semester hours of coursework in residence at CIU and
complete a minimum of two consecutive semesters in residence at CIU, earning at least six semester hours
of credit each semester and a minimum of two Christian Service Learning credits.
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Satisfactory evidence of sound Christian character and doctrinal views. A student will not be accepted as a
candidate for a degree who denies any of the doctrines as stated in the Doctrinal Standard, who affirms
error in Scripture, or who believes in the ultimate salvation of all people.
(Exception: A candidate do s not
have to affirm the premillennial position expressed in section 8 of the Doctrinal Standard.)
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Read the Bible in its entirety at least once during time at CIU. This reading may be done in conjunction with
class assignments. Bible reading completed in conjunction with courses transferred in from another school
is accepted.
Course of Study
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Bible and Theology
21
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 3616
Romans
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament
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New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
THE 2110
Survey of Bible Doctrine
3
General Education
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
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
Choose a course from one of the areas below (see Appendix A):
XXX xxxx
Humanities/Fine Arts course
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science course
3
XXX xxxx
Social/Behavioral Science course
3
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