Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Christian Law, Specialization in Law Ethics

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Christian Law

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Christian Law and Law Ethics core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Christian Law with a specialization in Law Ethics offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of legal theory, ethical decision-making, and institutional stewardship. This program provides students with a foundational understanding of jurisprudence, public policy, and the application of moral philosophy within diverse organizational structures. Students analyze the intersection of secular legal frameworks and normative ethical systems, developing the critical thinking skills necessary for roles in justice, advocacy, and administrative leadership. Through an rigorous curriculum, learners examine how historical legal foundations inform contemporary societal challenges and individual responsibilities. The program emphasizes the development of intellectual clarity and personal integrity, equipping graduates to navigate complex professional landscapes with a commitment to justice and service-oriented leadership.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Christian Law, Specialization in Law Ethics combines foundational general education coursework with a comprehensive study in faith-based legal theory, behavioral science, human development, professional ethics, legal research, crisis awareness, referral processes, program development, and community-based support structures.

Florida's current standard establishes a minimum of 120 semester credits for a bachelor's degree and at least 30 general-education credits for a Bachelor of Arts. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Faith-Based Christian Law and Law Ethics core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• CHR101 | Foundations of Ethical Thought | 3 | None
• HIS110 | Western Legal Traditions | 3 | None
• MAT105 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ102 | Introduction to Law and Justice | 3 | None
• SOC120 | Community and Social Systems | 3 | None
• COM150 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• MIN110 | Stewardship and Administration | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ210 | Constitutional Law Foundations | 3 | CRJ102
• BUS220 | Organizational Management | 3 | None
• PSY200 | Social Psychology | 3 | None
• THE210 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 | CHR101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ250 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 | CRJ102
• RES200 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 | ENG101
• HUM250 | Justice and Human Rights | 3 | None
• EDU220 | Leadership Development | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ310 | Law Ethics and Moral Philosophy | 3 | CRJ210
• BUS315 | Non-Profit Governance | 4 | BUS220
• COU305 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 3 | COM150
• HIS350 | Civil Society and the Law | 3 | HIS110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ340 | Administrative and Regulatory Law | 3 | CRJ210
• MGT350 | Fiscal Ethics and Accountability | 3 | MIN110
• THE320 | Theology of Justice and Law | 3 | THE210
• RES390 | Advanced Methodology | 4 | RES200
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CRJ420 | Human Rights and International Advocacy | 3 | HUM250
• BUS410 | Strategic Leadership for Legal Issues | 3 | BUS315
• SOC430 | Sociology of Law and Social Change | 3 | SOC120
• MGT450 | Ethics in Organizational Culture | 3 | MGT350
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES390
• CRJ450 | Comparative Jurisprudence | 3 | CRJ310
• CHR440 | Applied Faith-Based Advocacy | 3 | THE320
• EDU460 | Service and Professional Citizenship | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Policy Analyst for Nonprofit Organizations
• Legal Administrator in Faith-Based Institutions
• Advocacy Specialist in Community Development
• Paralegal in Human Rights Law
• Ethical Compliance Officer
• Public Policy Researcher
• Church and Non-Profit Executive Assistant

Important Notices

• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based Christian Law
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years