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2018-2019 │COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
BIBLE MAJOR
Overview
The Bible Major at Columbia International University equips students with training in understanding and applying the Bible.
All students at CIU complete a Bible and Theology Core of 18 hours, and the Bible Major builds upon these core studies.
Students can choose to major only in Bible or can double-major in Bible and another major of their choice.
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Bible Major at CIU is to equip students to handle God’s word faithfully by understanding the framework
of Scripture and by developing the skills of interpreting and applying Scripture. Students complete coursework in Biblical
and Theological studies and can complete electives in Bible, Theology, and Biblical languages to customize their course of
study. Students have the option of completing a major with a general Bible focus or with a concentration in either Old
Testament or New Testament studies. Students double-majoring in Bible should consult their academic advisors for
recommendations regarding elective choices.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Study
120
Degree Core
54
Bible and Theology
18
BIB 1116
Old Testament Survey
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3310
Christian Theology
3
General Education
30
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
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