College of Arts and 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 studies, liberal arts, health sciences and the social sciences. 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.

Health Sciences: Some of our students feel a special calling to be the hands and feet of Christ as they minister to the physical and spiritual needs of others.  This is accomplished as we prepare students for careers in nursing, as future physicians and professionals in a variety of health specialties.  For some, this is through the online RN to BSN program or the residential nursing BSN while others are prepared for professional/graduate programs in health.

Social Sciences: 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. 

May the Lord give you the grace to pursue His calling, whatever it is and wherever it takes you.

Yours in Christ,

James Lanpher, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences/University Provost

Programs

• Bible Certificate

• Bible, AA
• General Studies, AA
• Human Services, AA

• Bible Teaching, BS
• Bible, BS
• Biology, BS
• Communication, BS
• Digital Media & Cinema, BS
• English, BA
• General Studies (Online), BS
• General Studies, BS
• Human Services (Online), BS
• Human Services, BS
• Humanities, BA
• Media Arts, BS
• Middle Eastern Studies, BS
• Music Education, BA
• Music, BA
• Nursing, BS
• Nursing, RN-BSN
• Philosophy, BA
• Psychology, BS (or 5 Yr BS/MA)
• Social Media Strategist, BS
• Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture, BS

• Bible Teaching Minor
• Biology Minor
• Communication Minor
• Digital Media & Cinema Minor
• English Minor
• Health and Nutrition Minor
• History Minor
• Human Services Minor
• Humanities Minor
• Media Arts Minor
• Middle Eastern Studies Minor
• Music Minor
• Philosophy Minor
• Psychology Minor
• Writing Minor
• Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture Minor

• Counseling (Accelerated), BS/MA

• Bible Teaching, MA