OLUMBIA NTERNATIONAL NIVERSITY
NTRODUCTION
FROM THE PRESIDENT…
Wow! I am so excited to share with you the wonderful message and mission of education
through the Columbia International University campus. For the last 22 years, I have been
working in Christian universities to prepare students to reach the nations with the message
of Christ and now it is my privilege to serve at CIU!
During my own college experience, I learned many of
the character building leadership skills that I use today.
In fact, at my alma mater, my heart was set on fire to
burn for the cause of Christ. At Columbia International
University, we will invest in you the five core values:
the Authority of Scripture, World Evangelism, Prayer
and Faith, Victorious Christian Living, and Evangelical
Unity. These core values will be poured into you on
our campus.
Our desire is to prepare you to serve this generation.
Highly qualified faculty will develop you intellectually
as well as challenge you spiritually to make sure your
heart stays tender toward God. Grace will flow with
care and concern from the faculty and staff of our
university.
Professionally, it is our desire to fully equip you for a profession that prepares you with
excellence wherever you may serve - in this country or around the world. You see, you
are our investment of time and treasure because we believe you can change the world.
I welcome you to the Columbia International University campus. We are a growing,
dynamic body of professionals desiring to pour our lives into you. Take the CIU Challenge
and learn how “To Know Him and Make Him known!”
This catalog provides you with all the details you need to complete your program of study
at CIU. Please feel free to call us at call (800) 777-2227 or email the Admissions office at
yesciu@ciu.eduto discuss your specific needs or questions with one of our counselors.
Welcome to the Family,
Dr. Mark A. Smith
President