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19| COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2016-2017 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
Purpose and Objectives
For those who desire to obtain a basic understanding of the Bible, the principles of Bible interpretation, and essential skills
and background. Many students continue their education in other academic and professional fields.
Objectives
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Evidence of 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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A minimum 60 total semester hours of credit.
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A minimum 24 semester hours of Bible/theology.
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A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of graduation.
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Complete Christian Service Learning requirement.
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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 does 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
60
Bible and Theology
24
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament
or
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
THE 3301
Theology I: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
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 I
3
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization II
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
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
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning
6
CSL 0101
Christian Service Learning I [2nd Semester, First Year]
0
CSL 0201
Christian Service Learning II [1st Semester, Second Year]
0
CSL 0202
Christian Service Learning III [2nd Semester, Second Year]
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1110
Encountering Spiritual Formation
3
Open Elective
3