2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Bible, BS

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 Undergraduate Core for graduation requirements.

Course of Study (120)

Degree Core (54-55)

Math (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Business Administration - MAT 1110, Educational Studies - MAT 1110, Health Sciences - MAT 2100, Psychology - PSY 2100, Teacher Education - MAT 1110, Nursing, BS - MAT 2100.
MAT 1110 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 2100 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
PSY 2100 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 3
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3

Culture and Arts (3) - Choose one of the following:

ART 2110 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ENG 2120 - Film Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 2110 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3

History (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Business Administration and Teacher Education - HIS 1110
HIS 1110 - Introduction to World History Credits: 3
HIS 2310 - United States History and Government Credits: 3
HIS 2400 - Ancient Rome: Empire of Civilizations Credits: 3

Science (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Teacher Education - BIO 2113; Health Sciences - BIO 2110 and BIO 2111
BIO 1100 - Introduction to Human Biology Credits: 3
BIO 2113 - Introduction to Biology Credits: 3
CHY 1100 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 3
NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
PHE 2120 - Health Science & Personal Wellness Credits: 3
SCI 1100 - Introduction to Physical Science Credits: 3

Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation (6)

CSL 0101 - Christian Service Learning I Credits: 0
CSL 0201 - Christian Service Learning II Credits: 0
CSL 0202 - Christian Service Learning III Credits: 0
ICS 1210 - Discovering the Mission of God Credits: 3
MSD 1110 - Encountering Spiritual Formation Credits: 3

Bible Major (15)

Concentration (12)

In addition to the required 18 required hours in the Bible and Theology core (see above), students will complete 12 additional hours of study and 3 credits hours of field experience or internship. Students may choose the general Bible Major or from one of the following concentrations:

Bible Major (12)

Choose four upper division elective courses from BIB, BTS, GRE, HEB, and/or THE **

Bible Major (Old Testament Concentration) (12)

Choose four upper division elective courses from BIB (OT book study courses and/or HEB) **

Bible Major (New Testament Concentration) (12)

BIB 3230 - Between the Testaments Credits: 3
Choose three upper division elective courses from BIB and/or GRE Credits: 9 **

Note:

**Students taking Greek or Hebrew must complete a minimum of 6 hours

Field Experience (3)

For students majoring only in Bible, three (3) credit hours of field experience (MSD 4400) or Internship (MSD 4930) are required. For students completing a second major at CIU, the field experience requirement for the Bible major is waived unless the primary major doesn’t have a required internship. (3 credit hours).

Open Electives (51)

Choose 17 courses from any department