Anita J. Cooper

Anita J. Cooper serves as Professor of Bible Teaching and Program Director for the Bible Teaching program at Columbia International University's College of Arts & Sciences, where she has taught since 1985. She delivers courses in Bible, education, and psychology both on campus and internationally across Romania, Ukraine, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and New Zealand, with a focus on developing Bible educators for "heart and mind" engagement.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD from University of South Carolina
• MEd from Reformed Theological Seminary
• BS from Columbia Bible College
• Advanced biblical studies from Reformed Theological Seminary and Columbia International University

Dr. Cooper's scholarly work bridges Biblical Studies and Educational Psychology, specializing in K-12 Bible pedagogy and cross-cultural religious education. Her pre-CIU experience teaching Bible in Tennessee and West Virginia public schools (1975-1985) informs her practical approach to curriculum development. The Bible Teaching program she directs specifically prepares students for classroom ministry through integrated psychological and theological frameworks.

As Program Director, she shapes curriculum for future Bible educators while maintaining active teaching responsibilities. Her international instruction reflects CIU's global ministry focus, though specific grant funding isn't documented. Outside academia, she pursues gardening, photography, woodworking, and coffee shop meditation.