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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.
Students “Pie a Prof,” Support Pro-Life Cause
“The event was a lot of fun and will make a huge impact by providing supplies for new mothers.” -Rams for Life Vice President Braxton Claypool
Student-Employer Engagement at the Spring Job Fair
“We try to organize them by major, so that we have employers for education, nursing, business, and more.” – Charles Chen of CIU’s Business and Career Development Center (BCDC)
Acousta 2026!
Suits and sparkling dresses replaced the typical student garb, foreshadowing the wonderful performances to come from CIU’s very own student body.
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.
What is a Military Chaplain?
What is a Military Chaplain? by Dr. Michael Langston, Professor of Practical Theology and Director of CIU’s Chaplaincy Program Chaplains are ordained clergy who work in institutional and organizational workplaces ministering to people that come to them in the workplace. The chaplain goes to the office, factory, or agency where
Mission During a Pandemic
Mission During a Pandemic: Response to Covid-19 — Ways That COVID is Impacting Missionaries and Their Work Overseas by Dr. Ed Smither, Dean of the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry Ministry is very relational. It’s around tables. It’s very personal. As missionaries are still sorting out how to best
A Focused Alien
by Dr. Seth Scott, Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling A focused alien will avoid getting caught up in the world around them and will focus on their true home in heaven. What it Means to be a Focused Alien How do we as Christians interact with the issue of immigration?
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
What is a Military Chaplain?
Mission During a Pandemic
A Focused Alien
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
