Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Production, Theater

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Music Production, Theater

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Music Production, Theater core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Production and Theater at HBI University provides a rigorous academic foundation in the performing arts integrated with a commitment to ethical stewardship and community service. Students engage with both the technical elements of audio production and the creative demands of theatrical performance, developing the skills necessary to excel in professional environments while maintaining a character-driven approach to their craft. By balancing artistic excellence with academic inquiry, the program fosters an environment where students explore the intersection of culture, creative expression, and faith-informed professional practice.

Throughout the four-year curriculum, learners are exposed to contemporary music production software, stage management protocols, and theatrical performance theory. The program emphasizes collaborative projects, allowing students to refine their abilities in both solo performance and ensemble-based technical production. Graduates emerge as well-rounded professionals prepared to contribute meaningfully to the arts, equipped with the critical thinking skills required to serve diverse communities with integrity and purpose.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Music Production, Theater program provides a comprehensive academic foundation that combines general education requirements with specialized instruction in faith-based musical theory, performance arts, behavioral science, and human development. Students engage in rigorous studies regarding ethical considerations, artistic research, crisis awareness, collaborative referral processes, program development, and the implementation of community-based support initiatives through performance and production.

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 Music Production, Theater core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone Pre-Production

• 3
• RES 250
• MUS 401 — Post-Production and Mastering: Provides final preparation for professional audio delivery, focusing on mastering and sound post-production for film or theater. Students finalize project assets. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE 405 — Advanced Production Design Lab: An intensive workshop focusing on creating immersive stage environments for large-scale performances. Students manage specialized production teams. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 420 — Strategic Planning in Non-Profits: Covers long-term strategic development, fundraising, and mission-aligned operations for community organizations. Students create a hypothetical strategic plan. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 480 — Capstone Pre-Production: Students research and propose the creative, financial, and technical plans for their senior capstone production. Emphasizes feasibility and ethical alignment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 101 | Music Theory I | 3 | None
• THE 105 | Principles of Theatrical Design | 3 | None
• ENG 101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• CHR 110 | Foundations of Ethical Inquiry | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 102 | Digital Audio Workstation Fundamentals | 4 | MUS 101
• THE 110 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 | None
• HIS 150 | World History and Culture | 3 | None
• COM 120 | Public Speaking and Communication | 3 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 201 | Advanced Recording Techniques | 4 | MUS 102
• THE 205 | Stage Management and Production | 3 | THE 105
• MAT 210 | Applied Statistics | 3 | None
• PSY 200 | Interpersonal Dynamics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 210 | Music Arrangement and Composition | 3 | MUS 101
• THE 220 | Theatrical Directing | 3 | THE 110
• RES 250 | Research Methods for the Arts | 3 | ENG 101
• MIN 200 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | CHR 110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 301 | Live Sound Reinforcement | 4 | MUS 201
• THE 305 | Lighting and Sound Design | 3 | THE 205
• BUS 310 | Nonprofit Management | 3 | None
• SOC 300 | Sociology of Culture | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 320 | Studio Production Portfolio | 3 | MUS 201
• THE 330 | Advanced Performance and Dramaturgy | 3 | THE 220
• MGT 350 | Volunteer Management | 3 | MIN 200
• ART 320 | Philosophy of Aesthetics and Cultural Value | 3 | CHR 110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MUS 401 | Post-Production and Mastering | 4 | MUS 301
• THE 405 | Advanced Production Design Lab | 3 | THE 305
• BUS 420 | Strategic Planning in Non-Profits | 3 | BUS 310
• CAP 480 | Capstone Pre-Production | 3 | RES 250
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | CAP 480
• THE 450 | Professionalism and Career Development | 3 | None
• EDU 410 | Community Arts Education | 3 | None
• PRO 495 | Professional Ethics and Career Integration | 3 | CHR 110

Career Opportunities

• Music Producer for Non-Profit Media Ministries
• Technical Director for Community Theatrical Venues
• Performing Arts Coordinator for Faith-Based Organizations
• Audio Engineer for Educational and Outreach Media
• Creative Arts Director for Community Outreach Programs
• Stage Manager for Faith-Based Performance Events
• Production Consultant for Urban Mission 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 Music Production, Theater
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years