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ACCEPTANCE RATE

47.92%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,909

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Theology Degree

The theology program at Columbia International University prepares students for careers in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or theological research. The program focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Program courses include: systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer theology degrees.

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Columbia International University (Coker)

300 E College Ave, Hartsville, SC

Columbia International University is a nonprofit private institution that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Columbia, SC, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Columbia International University is nearly 1,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Columbia International University offers:

  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1510 - 1810 on the SAT and between 20 - 26 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. This school admits approximately 70 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, around 50 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at ciu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $20,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ciu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Coker has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award1
Bachelor's Degree0
Master's Degree7

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male6
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White6
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Theology program at Columbia International University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Coker accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Columbia International University may offer services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Columbia International University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball