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It’s always the right time to build a strong foundation for ministry rooted in timeless biblical truths. The Associate of Arts in Bible program at Columbia International University provides a comprehensive understanding of Scripture, combining faith with technical skills in biblical interpretation, theology, church history, and pastoral ministry. Grounded in a Christian worldview, this program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for meaningful service in ministry and beyond. Dedicated faculty members mentor students in a supportive, faith-centered community where challenging biblical issues are thoughtfully explored.
Columbia International University’s diverse and vibrant community fosters spiritual growth as students from various backgrounds deepen their faith together. In addition to biblical studies, the program includes core General Education courses, offering a strong foundation for further education, a bachelor’s degree, or careers in ministry, counseling, education, and other fields.
Campus
August 25
60
College of Arts & Sciences
ABHE, SACSCOC
The Bible degree program offers a well-rounded education with courses in biblical interpretation, theology, history, pastoral ministry, and practical skills for effective leadership, service, and global ministry opportunities.
Engage deeply with Scripture and wrestle with complex biblical issues in a supportive, Christ-centered community that encourages growth, understanding, and the development of a resilient, enduring faith.
You will be prepared for careers in ministry, missions, education, and counseling through practical skills and real-world ministry experiences and service projects.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
In this course, you will become familiar with the basic contents of each book of the Old Testament and the broad historical framework of Old Testament events. You will pay special attention to key passages and prominent themes of the Old Testament. You will read the Old Testament with a view to using it for spiritual formation and discipleship.
This course is an overview of the books of the New Testament and the historical circumstances surrounding these writings. You will focus on the background, content, message, and personal application of each book in the New Testament. You will also examine the process by which the New Testament canon was formed and the New Testament was transmitted through the history of the Church.
This course will guide you through the hermeneutical principles basic to interpreting Scripture. Many of these principles are common to language and literature, while others apply uniquely to the Bible. All of them are based on the way in which the Bible interprets itself. You will begin to lay a foundation of cognitive understanding, with an emphasis on practice in applying the principles. Prerequisites: BIB 1116 (or BIB 1114 or BIB 1115) and BIB 1120 for undergraduates; graduate students may take this as a graduate school prerequisite.
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