56 / 292
56| COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES MAJOR
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Middle Eastern Studies program is to prepare students for international ministry opportunities,
particularly in the Middle East. The program includes a year of study in Israel at Jerusalem University College (JUC), an
evangelical institution with which Columbia International University has a consortial relationship. While in Israel, students
will be placed in Jewish or Arab ministry contexts to develop their ministry skills according to their vocational goals.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the college, the objectives of the Middle
Eastern Studies program are to develop in students the skills and knowledge necessary to:
Gain experience in Middle Eastern life and culture.
Develop cross-cultural communication and ministry skills.
Understand more clearly the beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Acquire a firsthand knowledge of the geography of Israel, Egypt, and Jordan.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Note: There may be times when the political unrest in the Middle East forces JUC to discontinue classes for a semester or
longer. Consult the program director for the current status of studies at Jerusalem University College. Study at JUC
requires a separate application process, and acceptance into CIU does not imply or guarantee acceptance into JUC.
Please consult the program director for details.
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, and 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
PHI 2110
Introduction to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Seminar in Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
Choose one of the following Mathematics courses:
3
MAT 1110
College Algebra
MAT 3410
Research Statistics
PHI 2610
Introduction to Logic
Choose one of the following Culture and Arts courses:
3
ART 2110
Art Appreciation
MUS 2110
Music Appreciation
Choose one of the following Science courses:
3
BIO 2113
Principles of Biology
SCI 2313
Principles of Physical Science
SCI 2510
Environmental Science