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31| COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2018-2019 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
Purpose and Objectives
For those who desire to obtain a basic understanding of the Bible, the principles of Bible interpretation, and essential skills
and background. Many students continue their education in other academic and professional fields.
Objectives
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Evidence of a basic understanding of the Bible’s content
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Utilize correctly standard principles of Bible interpretation
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Demonstrate a meaningful engagement with a local church
Completion Requirements
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A minimum 60 total semester hours of credit.
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A minimum 12 semester hours of Bible/theology.
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A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of graduation.
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Complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service Learning.
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Residence requirement: Complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of coursework through CIU.
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Satisfactory evidence of sound Christian character and doctrinal views. A student will not be accepted as a
candidate for a degree who denies any of the doctrines as stated in the Doctrinal Standard, who affirms error in
Scripture, or who believes in the ultimate salvation of all people.
(Exception: A candidate does not have to affirm
the premillennial position expressed in section 8 of the Doctrinal Standard.)
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Read the Bible in its entirety at least once during time at CIU. This reading may be done in conjunction with class
assignments. Bible reading completed in conjunction with courses transferred in from another school is accepted.
Course of Study
60
Bible and Theology
12
BIB 1116
Old Testament Survey
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
General Education
15
COM 2110 Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110 Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111 Literature and Research
3
MAT 1110
College Algebra
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
Leadership Development & Spiritual Formation
6
CSL 0101
Christian Service Learning I [2nd Semester, First Year]
0
CSL 0201
Christian Service Learning II [1st Semester, Second Year]
0
CSL 0202
Christian Service Learning III [2nd Semester, Second Year]
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1110
Encountering Spiritual Formation
3
Open Electives
27