What Is a Missiological Reading of the Bible? Dr. Trevor Castor Explains
What does it mean to read the Bible missiologically? In this conversation with CIU faculty member Dr. Trevor Castor, discover how Scripture reveals God’s mission from Genesis to Revelation and why that perspective reshapes how Christians understand familiar biblical stories.
Why Transfer to CIU? A Transfer-Friendly Christian University in South Carolina
Transferring colleges doesn’t have to mean starting over. Discover how Columbia International University helps students keep their credits, find their purpose and finish strong in a Christ-centered community.
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.
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.
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.
Start College Early: How CIU’s Dual Enrollment Program Gives High School Students a Head Start
High school students don’t have to wait to begin college. CIU’s dual enrollment program allows motivated students to earn transferable college credit early while learning in a Christ-centered academic environment.
CIU Launches New Chi Sigma Iota Chapter to Elevate Counseling Students’ Professional Growth
CIU launches a Chi Sigma Iota chapter to provide counseling students with new opportunities for leadership, networking and professional development.
Hospitality as Mission: How Making Room for Others Advances the Gospel
Hospitality is more than kindness, it’s central to God’s mission. In a conversation with CIU’s Dr. Edward Smither, discover how biblical hospitality shapes global missions, intercultural engagement and the calling of students preparing to serve across cultures.
God’s Mission, Our Calling: Dr. Victor Cuartas on the Great Commission and Intercultural Ministry
What is the mission of God, and who is called to take part? In this faculty conversation, Dr. Victor Cuartas explores the Great Commission, evangelical unity, and how CIU’s School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry prepares students for global impact.
Called to Serve Where Life Happens: Inside Military Chaplaincy at CIU
What does it mean to serve as a military chaplain? CIU faculty explore the calling, training and global impact of chaplaincy, and how future chaplains are prepared to bring Christ-centered care into military and institutional settings around the world.
