by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Theological & Ministerial Studies is a major offered under the theology and religious vocations program of study at Columbia International University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in theology, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at CIU was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
Here are some of the other rankings for CIU.
Part-time undergraduates at CIU paid an average of $980 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,550 | $23,550 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,950 | $8,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
Learn more about CIU tuition and fees.
CIU does not offer an online option for its theology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CIU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in theology in 2019-2020, 16.7% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 36.3%.
Around 16.7% of theology bachelor’s degree recipients at CIU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Theological & Ministerial Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 6 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to theological and ministerial studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 63 |
| Missionary Studies | 8 |
| Religious Education | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 3 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 4 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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