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CIU Celebrates Record Fall Enrollment Growth
“It’s encouraging to see more students joining us from across the world to pursue their calling through academic excellence, personal formation, mentorship and missional service.” -Dr. Jen Booth, CIU vice president for Enrollment Management
Experience Touted as Athletics Announces New Head Coaches
Experienced coaches to lead baseball, track and field, Esports, golf.
From Near and Far: Here They Are! Freshman Class Arrives on Campus as CIU Celebrates Record Enrollment
“I’m excited to learn more and grow in my faith at CIU.” -Reggie Linscott, freshman
“A Gift that Means Something”
Carolyn continues to regularly invest in CIU, which has produced Bible Teaching graduates on the college and graduate level for over 60 years.
Fully-Accredited Online Ph.D. Seminary Program Offers Several Advantages
“It is particularly attractive to men and women who have solid Bible and theology backgrounds and want to get started on their research early in their program rather than waiting to work through two years of courses.” -Dr. John Harvey, Ph.D. Program Director
CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel
“For CIU graduates, passing the NCLEX demonstrates their mastery of essential nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and readiness to provide safe, competent care.” -Dean of Nursing, Angela Conder
Hospitality in Mission
by Dr. Ed Smither, Dean of the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry God’s hospitable nature is a strong supporting theme of God’s missionary nature. Hospitality and Its Key Theme in Missions Hospitality is making room for others. In the New Testament, it is the term philoxenia, “loving the stranger”
Christian Integration in Counseling
What is Christian Integration in Counseling? by Seth Scott, Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling The idea of integration, or contextualization, is the concept of taking parts and making them whole. Christian integration specific to the field of counseling is taking the lens of our Christian worldview, our theology, and the
Moore Madness excitement showcases CIU Rams
CIU Ram Jeff McIlwain, a senior is introduced at Moore Madness. (Photo by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Colorful lights flashed, energizing music blared, and school spirit soared as the CIU Rams captivated those gathered at “Moore Madness.” The Moore Fitness Center dazzled as the 2019-2020 basketball
Andrew Brunson challenges CIU/Ben Lippen students to stand for truth
Dr. Andrew Brunson (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) Enlarge Image By Bob Holmes and Naomi Balk Pastor Andrew Brunson, a 1985 graduate of Ben Lippen School, is concerned that the younger generation of American Christians is not ready for a coming persecution — something very familiar to him. That was the
CIU Chancellor Bill Jones honored at Jones Center dedication
Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones (right) celebrates with CIU President Dr. Mark Smith. (Photos by Kierston Smith) Jones also surprised with South Carolina’s highest civilian award By Naomi Balk and Bob Holmes Over 200 guests and VIPs came together to celebrate the dedication of the William H. Jones Global Business &
An Amazing Race on the CIU campus
Caleb Joung (right) reacts to Amazing Race instructions as his teammates (left to right) Josh Will, Darian Hair and Erin Gobbi ponder their next move. It took a lot of diverse talents to participate in the CIU version of The Amazing Race. The event led four teams around the CIU
Celebrating Evangelical Unity through testimony and worship
Rebekah Reinhard: “Fall into the arms of God.” (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer No two stories were alike, though all were written by the same Author. A testimony and worship night, hosted by student-led club Fellowship of Christian Professionals, told of God’s
CIU Chaplaincy student commissioned into Navy during Chapel
Caleb McKillop takes the oath with the assistance of CIU Professor Dr. Mike Langston, a former Navy chaplain. (Photos by CIU Student Photographer Johnathan Rabon) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Raising his right hand, Caleb McKillop, a Columbia International University chaplaincy student, was publicly commissioned into the U.S. Navy
Creativity and zany fun bring campus unity
The House of Veritas performs at the House Throwdown (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer It’s one of the most unique events on the CIU campus. The House Throwdown begins a new school year of friendly competitions. On a Friday afternoon in the CIU Quad there
Dr. Smith’s Medical Announcement
CIU President Mark A Smith Medical Announcement Dear Team, When Debbie and I moved to CIU, God gave me the boldest vision I have ever proclaimed: dreams of a business as missions project for which we have raised 18 million, dreams of a medical missions program for which we have
Hospitality in Mission
Christian Integration in Counseling
Moore Madness excitement showcases CIU Rams
CIU Chancellor Bill Jones honored at Jones Center dedication
An Amazing Race on the CIU campus
Celebrating Evangelical Unity through testimony and worship
CIU Chaplaincy student commissioned into Navy during Chapel
Creativity and zany fun bring campus unity
