Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based English Literature, Specialization in Arts Cultural Management

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based English Literature

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based English Literature core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based English Literature, Specialization in Arts Cultural Management, offers a comprehensive examination of literary traditions through the lens of ethical inquiry and cultural stewardship. Students engage with canonical and contemporary texts while developing the administrative acumen necessary to lead cultural institutions, community galleries, and literary arts programs. This interdisciplinary curriculum fosters an environment where the study of language and narrative meets the practical requirements of nonprofit and arts-based leadership.

By integrating rigorous literary analysis with strategic management principles, the program prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of the modern arts landscape. Students are encouraged to develop a personal framework for leadership characterized by integrity, discernment, and a commitment to serving their communities through the preservation and promotion of meaningful cultural content.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based English Literature with a specialization in Arts Cultural Management combines rigorous general education requirements with comprehensive study in literary theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support within a faith-based context.

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 English Literature core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 101 | Foundations of Literary Analysis | 4 | None
• HUM 102 | History of Western Culture | 3 | None
• BUS 101 | Introduction to Management | 3 | None
• COM 105 | Communication in Professional Settings | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 110 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | ENG 101
• MGT 150 | Principles of Arts Marketing | 3 | BUS 101
• MAT 120 | Quantitative Reasoning for Social Sciences | 3 | None
• RES 150 | Research Methods for Humanities | 4 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 201 | British Literature I: Origins to Enlightenment | 3 | ENG 101
• BUS 210 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 | BUS 101
• SOC 220 | Sociology of Cultural Institutions | 3 | HUM 102
• ENG 215 | Creative Writing Workshop | 4 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 202 | American Literature I: Colonial to Civil War | 3 | ENG 101
• MGT 260 | Volunteer Management | 3 | BUS 101
• SOC 230 | Social Issues and Community Engagement | 3 | None
• HUM 250 | Ethics in the Arts | 4 | HUM 102
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 301 | Modernist Literature | 3 | ENG 101
• BUS 310 | Strategic Planning for Nonprofits | 3 | BUS 210
• COM 320 | Public Relations and Advocacy | 3 | COM 105
• ENG 330 | Literature and Social Justice | 4 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 302 | Contemporary World Literature | 3 | ENG 101
• MGT 350 | Event Planning and Curatorial Practice | 3 | MGT 150
• CHR 310 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• ENG 380 | Digital Humanities and Cultural Media | 4 | RES 150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 401 | Senior Literary Seminar | 3 | Senior Standing
• BUS 420 | Governance and Institutional Leadership | 3 | BUS 310
• ENG 450 | Publishing and Literary Arts Management | 3 | MGT 350
• CAP 480 | Senior Internship | 4 | Senior Standing
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 490 | Senior Thesis: Literature and Culture | 3 | ENG 401
• MGT 495 | Organizational Leadership Seminar | 3 | Senior Standing
• CAP 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior Standing
• HIS 490 | Advanced Cultural Analysis | 3 | Senior Standing

Career Opportunities

• Literary Program Coordinator
• Arts Museum Administrator
• Nonprofit Communications Manager
• Development Officer for Cultural Organizations
• Editorial Assistant for Faith-Based Publications
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Grant Writer for Arts Institutions

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 English Literature
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years