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2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
BIBLE TEACHING MAJOR
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Bible Teaching program is to develop the ministry skill of teaching Bible in Christian and public schools
in North America, international government missionary and international schools, and other areas of Christian work where
Bible teaching ministry is exercised. CIU Education Programs are endorsed by the Higher Education Approval Program
(HEAP) of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). CIU Education Programs are endorsed by the Higher
Education Approval Program (HEAP) of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Program graduates who
meet specific requirements are eligible to apply for appropriate ACSI teacher or administrator certificates. ACSI waives the
certification fee when applying at the time of CIU graduation.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the undergraduate program, the objectives of
the Bible Teaching program are to develop the following teacher competencies:
Cultivate the skill of preparing hermeneutically-sound Bible lessons and curriculum that are developmentally
appropriate and consistent with the pattern of biblical revelation
Implement the sociological, philosophical, and psychological principles of the teaching-learning process into the
preparation and delivery of Bible lessons
Establish positive, professional behavior and relationships with supervisors, co-workers, parents, and students
Admission to the Bible Teaching Program
Submit a preliminary application for admission to the program to the director of the Bible Teaching program during
the Spring semester of the sophomore year and have a personal interview with the director.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Receive an acceptable recommendation from the CSL supervisor and Student Life.
Demonstrate evidence of emotional and physical health and stamina.
Submit an application for student teaching during the Spring semester of the junior year to the director of the Bible
Teaching program.
Pass a tuberculin test and background check before student teaching placement.
Demonstrate an aptitude for Bible teaching through a field experience assignment that has been approved by the
director of the program. Continuation in the program is dependent on the meeting of this requirement. Note that
four core courses are taught at the graduate level. In order to complete the program, students must demonstrate
to the program director the capacity for academic engagement and achievement proportionate to the advanced
knowledge and skills required for a “first professional” degree.
Admission into Student Teaching
The application for student teaching must be submitted to the director of the Bible Teaching program during the Spring
semester of the junior year. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA during this period. Students must have met all the criteria
for participation in the program prior to the student teaching semester, including a Bible teaching assignment (approved by
the program director) in Ministry Skills during the student’s junior year.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
120
Degree Core
72
Bible and Theology
30
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 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology I: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1110
Introduction to World History
3