Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response, with a specialization in Humanitarian Response, provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary framework for students seeking to serve in domestic and international relief settings. The curriculum integrates social scientific analysis of conflict dynamics with rigorous training in humanitarian logistics, project management, and ethical decision-making within non-profit sectors. By examining the structural causes of instability and the logistical demands of emergency response, students gain the academic tools necessary to facilitate effective, sustainable community development and disaster mitigation. Central to the program is the application of servant leadership, where students examine how personal integrity and stewardship inform professional practice in diverse cultural contexts. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical methodology, graduates are prepared to address the complex challenges inherent in humanitarian efforts with competence, empathy, and professional excellence.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response combines a rigorous general education foundation with comprehensive study in the subject theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support. This program is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical framework necessary to navigate complex humanitarian landscapes through a faith-based lens.

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 Humanitarianism and Conflict Response core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Composition I | 3 | None
• HIS110 | History of Global Development | 3 | None
• SOC105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• THE101 | Foundations of Ethical Inquiry | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | Academic Composition II | 3 | ENG101
• PSY120 | Human Development | 3 | None
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics for Social Science | 4 | None
• COM150 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS200 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• POL210 | International Relations and Security | 3 | HIS110
• RES250 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | MAT201
• HUM220 | Ethics of Humanitarian Aid | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COU230 | Conflict Resolution Techniques | 3 | COM150
• MGT240 | Nonprofit Financial Stewardship | 3 | BUS200
• SOC260 | Cultural Geography and Globalization | 4 | None
• EDU210 | Community Education and Outreach | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS310 | Project Management in Humanitarianism | 3 | MGT240
• CRJ320 | Human Rights and International Law | 3 | POL210
• SOC330 | Social Psychology of Trauma | 3 | PSY120
• MIN305 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS350 | Grant Development and Advocacy | 3 | MGT240
• HUM370 | Ethics in Crisis Zones | 4 | HUM220
• SOC380 | Community Organizing and Advocacy | 3 | SOC260
• RES390 | Advanced Field Methodology | 3 | RES250
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS410 | Strategic Planning for NGOs | 3 | BUS310
• COU420 | Advanced Conflict Mediation | 3 | COU230
• SOC440 | Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain | 4 | BUS310
• SOC450 | Ethics of Institutional Leadership | 3 | MIN305
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | All 400-level core courses
• BUS460 | Nonprofit Governance and Law | 3 | None
• SOC480 | Global Issues and Ethical Policy | 3 | None
• PHI495 | Professional Ethics and Global Citizenship | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Humanitarian Program Coordinator
• Conflict Resolution Specialist
• Non-Profit Operations Manager
• Disaster Relief Field Officer
• Community Development Liaison
• Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist
• Refugee Resettlement Case Manager

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 Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years