McQuilken founded Columbia Bible College and the Ben Lippen School For Boys. He was the author of several books (Victorious Life Studies, Outline and Message of Romans, Studying Our Lord’s Parables, and Can We Trust The Old Testament). He served as the college's first president.
== Academics ==
CIU has six colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Cook School of Business, School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry, School of Nursing, Seminary and School of Counseling.
The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The Graduate School is also approved by the South Carolina Department of Education to offer graduate degrees in early childhood and elementary education leading to certification as a teacher in State of South Carolina.
== Student life ==
CIU has doctrinal affirmations and lifestyle standards which all students (regardless of degree …
