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28| COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2018-2019 │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
complete a Bible and Theology core as well as their
program of choice. The 30 semester hours of Bible,
theology, and interdisciplinary Bible-related courses
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 is also available to choose
from and some of our majors focus directly on those
content areas. In many cases, students choose an
emphasis that provides a solid foundation for life and
perhaps graduate studies.
Professional Studies:
Our students serve the Lord 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
Bible Teaching (Bachelor and Master)
Communication
Digital Media & Cinema
English
General Studies
Humanities
Media Arts
Middle Eastern Studies
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
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