sought) are expected to uphold as a part of admission. Some of the standards include prohibition from alcohol and tobacco. Though not required during summer and winter breaks, students are expected to maintain CIU lifestyle standards.
There are seven doctrinal points which students must consent to as a part of their admission to and candidacy for a degree from CIU. These are biblical inspiration, natural separation of humanity from God, salvation by grace through faith in Christ, the historical doctrine of the Trinity, the bodily resurrection of Christ from the dead, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the believer, and the evangelical mandate to witness to the gospel of Christ. The doctrine of Premillennialism is officially held by the school, but students are not required to adhere to this doctrine. CIU requires all teaching faculty to affirm Premillennialism.
== Athletics ==
The Columbia International (CIU) athletic teams are called the Rams. The university is a member of the Division I level of the National …
