Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based History, Specialization in Historical Preservation Museum Studies

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based History, Specialization in Historical Preservation Museum Studies

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based History, Specialization in Historical Preservation Museum Studies core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based History with a specialization in Historical Preservation and Museum Studies provides a rigorous academic foundation in historiography, archival science, and artifact curation. Students engage in the critical analysis of global and regional historical narratives, developing the intellectual skills necessary to interpret complex socio-political developments through the lens of ethical responsibility and stewardship. By examining the past, students learn to preserve cultural heritage while applying a Christian worldview to the management of public memory and historical discourse.

This program emphasizes the professional application of historical preservation, covering exhibition design, collection management, and the ethical management of cultural resources. Students are encouraged to integrate academic inquiry with principles of servant leadership, reflecting on their role as stewards of history. The curriculum is designed to foster a holistic understanding of history that honors the complexity of the human experience while maintaining academic excellence and professional integrity.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based History, Specialization in Historical Preservation Museum Studies combines a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in historical theory, historiography, archival science, museum management, professional ethics, cultural research, community engagement, and the preservation of faith-based artifacts and records.

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 History, Specialization in Historical Preservation Museum Studies core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS101 | History of World Civilizations I | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 | None
• HUM105 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 | None
• PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS102 | History of World Civilizations II | 4 | HIS101
• ENG102 | Advanced Rhetoric and Literature | 3 | ENG101
• SOC110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• MIN110 | Servant Leadership and Community | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS210 | Historiography and Research Methods | 3 | HIS102
• HIS220 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 4 | None
• MAT150 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 | None
• COM201 | Professional Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS230 | Historical Preservation and Conservation | 4 | HIS220
• HIS240 | Public History and Community Memory | 3 | HIS210
• PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• THE205 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 | CHR101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS310 | Archival Management and Administration | 3 | HIS230
• HIS320 | Exhibition Design and Curation | 4 | HIS220
• MGT305 | Non-Profit Organization Management | 3 | None
• RES300 | Advanced Research Seminar | 3 | HIS210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS350 | Digital Humanities and Public Access | 3 | HIS310
• HIS360 | Cultural Resource Law and Ethics | 3 | HIS230
• EDU310 | Principles of Informal Education | 3 | None
• BIO120 | Environmental Science | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS410 | Advanced Topics in Regional History | 3 | HIS210
• HIS420 | Internship in Historical Preservation | 4 | HIS310, HIS320
• HIS430 | Issues in Modern Heritage Stewardship | 3 | HIS360
• CAP400 | Senior Capstone Project Part I | 3 | RES300
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS490 | Professionalism and Vocation | 3 | Senior standing
• HIS495 | Global Perspectives on Historical Memory | 3 | HIS430
• CAP499 | Senior Capstone Project Part II | 6 | CAP400
• HUM499 | Senior Reflection Seminar | 3 | Senior standing

Career Opportunities

• Museum Curator
• Archivist
• Historic Preservation Specialist
• Historical Society Administrator
• Cultural Resource Manager
• Public History Educator
• Grant Writer for Non-profit Heritage Organizations

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 History, Specialization in Historical Preservation Museum Studies
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years