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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.
Campus Unity Amid Competition at the House Throwdown
The annual House Throwdown is one of the most anticipated events of the House Collective, a year-long competition between the seven residential houses vying for the coveted House Cup.
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.
CIU Students for Life Take Part in Annual March
“I hope to share the truth about abortion and life at conception with my peers.” -CIU Students for Life President Jen Mynhier
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.
Why Choose a Christian University? 7 Reasons Faith-Based Education Transforms Your Life
Choosing the right college shapes your future. At Columbia International University, students experience the unique benefits of a Christ-centered education from academic excellence to spiritual formation and real-world purpose. Learn seven compelling reasons why a faith-based college experience may be the transformational path you’re looking for.
Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!
January 18, 2024 By Brandon Lee, CIU Student Writer Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year’s-themed party. Donuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well-deserved break for the holidays. Hosted at the Jones Center, the hall was filled
“Opera is Awesome!”
January 18, 2024 By Chariti Mealing, CIU Student Writer Curious students of various majors took time out after class to find out why “Opera is Awesome.” The CIU Academic Success Center hosted the “Opera is Awesome” workshop that was led by The Palmetto Opera. The mission of the Columbia-based organization
Dr. Bill Jones Named New President of Columbia International University
January 18, 2024 The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Bill Jones as the new president of CIU. Jones currently serves as CIU chancellor and previously served as CIU president from 2007-2017. Jones brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the position. In his previous role
God-Centered friendships assist in spiritual growth for CIU student
January 9, 2024 Brandon Lee is a “missionary kid,” who, in his own words, “grew up in a Christian home but did not follow the Lord for much of my life.” Now things have changed since attending Columbia International University. The junior, and Health Sciences major, calls CIU a spiritual
Multi-Sport athlete giving women’s basketball a boost
January 4, 2024 Bethany Rymer is making headlines in her hometown of Salisbury, North Carolina. The guard for the CIU Rams women’s basketball team didn’t start her college career with the goal of playing basketball. As a matter of fact, the nursing major, who was a basketball standout in high
Student Body President: We’re here “to know God and to make Him known”
January 2, 2024 Columbia International University Student Body President Miles Raven says he has been challenged to deepen his faith in God more at CIU than anywhere else he has lived. And for a “military brat,” that’s a lot of places from Texas to Turkey, and now Columbia. But once
Liberalism and its Implications: P.T. Forsyth
The Holy Love of P.T. Forsyth’s Christological Dispute with Liberalism and its Implications by Dr. T.K. Dunn, Associate Professor of History and Theology Introduction The influence of the European “Enlightenment” on Christian dogma has caused significant division within the church, from disputes concerning the nature of revelation to debates concerning
Dr. Ruth C. Haycock: May We Also Finish Well
as remembered by Dr. Connie Mitchell, Professor of Education Dr. Ruth Camilla Haycock was born in Lakeville, Minnesota on October 17, 1912. Upon completion of high school, she entered the University of Minnesota from which she was graduated summa cum laude with majors in science and mathematics and then taught
Bible Backgrounds
by Dr. Ben Noonan, Professor of Old Testament Why should we study Bible Backgrounds? I have always been interested in history, archaeology and ancient culture, so I focused a lot on these in my graduate studies which has contributed to my focus on Bible backgrounds. But it’s not just an
Youth Ministry and Discipleship
by Dr. David Olshine, Professor of Youth Ministry When I begin the process of discipleship, I turn to Luke 12 where Jesus picked his disciples. It says he prayed all night — so I start with prayer. I have followed this practice since I was 22 years old. In seminary,
Rebash: Wishing you a Happy New Semester!
“Opera is Awesome!”
Multi-Sport athlete giving women’s basketball a boost
Liberalism and its Implications: P.T. Forsyth
Dr. Ruth C. Haycock: May We Also Finish Well
Bible Backgrounds
