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Christians, born of the Spirit, are to live the new life in the present power of the Spirit. “If we live by the Spirit, by the
Spirit let us also walk” (Gal. 5:16-25; Col. 2:6). The Christian’s responsibility and his normal attitude of life is to yield
himself to God (Rom. 6:13), trusting God to keep him.
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Christian “living” includes Christian service, the winning of souls around us, and the preaching of the Gospel in the
uttermost parts of the earth. In carrying on this work the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit is needed, which is
granted to every believer as he yields and trusts (Acts 1:8; I Cor. 12:7; Eph. 3:20; Acts 5:32). And in all of this service,
prayer is to have the central place (Jn. 14:12-14; Eph. 6:18-19).
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Jesus Christ will come again to earth the second time (Heb. 9:28) personally (Acts 1:11; I Thess. 4:16), bodily (Acts
1:11; Col. 2:9), and visibly (Matt. 26:64; Rev. 1:7). His coming will precede the age of universal peace and
righteousness foretold in the Scriptures (Matt. 24:29-30, 42; II Thess. 2:7-8; Rev. 20:1-6). (Candidates for graduation
need not affirm the premillennial position.)
Denominatio al Relationships
Although Columbia International University is denominationally unaffiliated, we seek to serve a variety of evangelical
denominations and independent congregations. The faculty and student body reflects church affiliations across a broad
spectrum of denominations and church fellowships. Students find exposure to persons from various ecclesiastical traditions
(which are united in their commitment to evangelical orthodoxy) an enriching and beneficial experience. CIU prepares its
students to return to the denomination or church tradition that nurtured them. The curriculum makes provision for church
polity courses taught by ministers who represent various denominations. We also provide for elective courses on
denominational distinctives as desired by various groups.
The following affiliations are typically represented on campus:
African Methodist Episcopal
African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Alliance des Eglises Evangéliques Interdépendantes
American Baptist
Anglican Church in America
Assemblies of God
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church of God in Christ
Church of the Nazarene
Conservative Baptist Association
Episcopal
Evangelical Free Church of America
Freewill Baptist
Independent Baptist Churches
Independent Churches
National Baptist Convention
Pentecostal
Presbyterian Church in America
Presbyterian Church, various denominations
Southern Baptist Convention
United Methodist Church
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Columbia International University is:
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Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS), the regional
accrediting agency for the Southeastern United States for undergraduate and graduate education, to award degrees at
the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, first professional, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of CIU.
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Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, a North American accrediting
agency for undergraduate and graduate institutions offering degrees in Bible andministry.
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Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and
Canada, a North American accrediting agency for seminaries and theological graduate schools.
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Authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
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Recognized by the Selective Service System.
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Chartered as a collegiate institution by the state of South Carolina and authorized by the state of South Carolina to
grant such degrees as the Board of Trustees shall determine.
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A member of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
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Listed in Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education.
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Listed in the Education Directory (Higher Education).
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Approved at the graduate level for early childhood and elementary teacher education programs by the South Carolina
Department of Education.
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A member of the Higher Education Transfer Alliance (HETA) for transcript evaluation.
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Approved by the Certification Commission of the Association of Christian Schools International for the preparation of
teachers for a ministry in Christian school education and for secondary Bible certification.
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Approved by the State Approval Agency, South Carolina Department of Education, State of South Carolina, to train
persons under Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation for Disabled Veterans), Chapter 34 (Veterans Educational
Assistance), and Chapter 35 (War Orphans Educational Assistance) of Title 38, US Code.
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