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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 Evangelization,
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 (800) 777-2227 or email the Admissions office at
to discuss your specific needs or questions with one of our counselors.
Welcome to the Family,
Dr. Mark A. Smith
President