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Become a Professional Counselor & Make an Impact: CIU’s CACREP-Accredited MA in Clinical Counseling
With growing mental health needs across communities, CIU’s CACREP-accredited MA in Clinical Counseling equips students to serve as licensed professionals who integrate clinical expertise, ethical practice, and a Christ-centered approach to care.

Jon Gordon Leadership Summit: Developing a Positive Outlook
“Remember this, you are not the thoughts you think, you are the thoughts you believe. It is essential to speak words of life — words of encouragement to yourself.” Jon Gordon

Gap Year with Purpose: Earn College Credit and Grow Spiritually through VOX
Columbia International University’s VOX Gap Year program combines spiritual growth with academic progress, offering 27 transferable college credits, experiential learning, and guided vocational discernment in a Christian community setting.

The Shofar Cup: Fun Weekend of Competition
The Shofar Cup Weekend this year included: Volleyball, Coffee Haus, Cook Off, and Dodgeball.

CIU Seminary Faculty Release Blueprints for Course Design, a New Guide to Learning-Centered Higher Education
Faculty leaders from Columbia International University’s Seminary & School of Counseling have released Blueprints for Course Design, a new book offering a practical, learning-centered framework to help educators design courses that foster growth in content, character, and competence.

At the Core of CIU: Authority of Scripture
God deserves worship, has instructed His people how to worship, has developed His people to worship, and dwells in His people which brings about worship.

Convocation: Seek God with all Your Heart
The president exhorted the students to seek God with all their hearts every day, minute and second.

Mastering the Midlands; Getting to know CIU President Bill Jones
“We want people to see the joy in following Christ.” -CIU President Dr. Bill Jones

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

Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala
After each game the teams met at the pitcher’s circle to hear one of the CIU players share a testimony as the Rams led in prayer.

Solidifying Hearts for Medical Missions
CIU nursing students minister in the Dominican Republic

Convocation: Seek God with all Your Heart

Mastering the Midlands; Getting to know CIU President Bill Jones

CIU Celebrates Record Fall Enrollment Growth

Experience Touted as Athletics Announces New Head Coaches


“A Gift that Means Something”


CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel

Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala
