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27| COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
FROM THE DESK OF THE DEAN…
Greetings from the College of Arts and Sciences at Columbia International University! Let me
take a few minutes to introduce you to who we are and what we do. The College of Arts and
Sciences’ purpose is to educate students for life and service through biblical, liberal arts, and
professional studies. Let me unpack that a bit:
Biblical Studies:
All our bachelor’s degree
students major in Bible as well as their program of
choice. The 30 semester hours of Bible and
theology help students develop a biblical paradigm
for life, whatever their chosen ministry or vocation.
But that’s not all! Faculty in every program teach
their courses from a biblical perspective. They have
thought through how the Scriptures influence their
professional disciplines and will assist you in
developing your own thinking.
Liberal Arts Studies:
All of our students take a core
of liberal arts courses. Some of these courses are
part of the general education core common to all
students. A wide range of other courses are also
available to choose from and some of our majors focus directly on those content areas. In many
cases, students choose an emphasis that is a solid foundation for life and perhaps graduate
studies.
Professional Studies:
Our students serve God in some way following graduation from CIU.
Will that be in a cross-cultural context, a local church context, or the marketplace? It’s important
that we follow God’s call wherever He calls us and whatever He calls us to do. Perhaps one of
our professional programs will prepare you to pursue that calling.
Every CIU program will challenge you to grow biblically, intellectually, and spiritually as you
develop the skills you need to serve in today’s world. We offer a Bible Certificate and Associate
of Arts degree as well as the Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with the following majors and
minors:
Bible Teaching
Business & Organizational Leadership
Communication
Digital Media & Cinema
English
General Studies
Humanities
Media Arts
Middle Eastern Studies
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Sport Management
Writing (minor only)
May the Lord give you the grace to pursue His calling, whatever it is and wherever it takes you.
Yours in Christ,
Bryan Beyer, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences