Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership, Specialization in Christian Ethics

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership, Specialization in Christian Ethics

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Leadership and Christian ethics core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Christian Ethics offers a rigorous academic framework for students seeking to lead within the nonprofit and social sectors. This curriculum bridges the gap between organizational theory and moral philosophy, emphasizing the application of ethical principles in complex administrative environments. Students engage in a comprehensive study of management practices, leadership dynamics, and historical traditions of moral inquiry.

By integrating contemporary leadership strategies with historical ethical perspectives, the program equips graduates to navigate the challenges of institutional governance. The specialization in Christian Ethics ensures that students are deeply versed in the application of biblical values, servant leadership, and social responsibility within modern organizational contexts. Through disciplined study, students refine their capacity to lead with integrity, stewardship, and a commitment to the common good.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership, Specialization in Christian Ethics, combines a robust general education curriculum with comprehensive study in leadership theory, behavioral science, human development, ethical decision-making, organizational research, crisis awareness, administrative referral, program development, and community-based support strategies.

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

• Leadership and Christian ethics core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 101 | Academic Composition | 4 | None
• BUS 105 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3 | None
• HIS 110 | History of Western Thought | 3 | None
• MIN 101 | Spiritual Formation and Ethics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT 120 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• COM 150 | Organizational Communication | 3 | ENG 101
• CHR 120 | Introduction to Christian Ethics | 4 | MIN 101
• SOC 105 | Sociology of Communities | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 | BUS 105
• PSY 205 | Principles of Organizational Psychology | 3 | None
• CHR 210 | Biblical Stewardship and Economics | 4 | CHR 120
• RES 200 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT 120
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 250 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 | MGT 201
• HUM 200 | Cultural History of Ethics | 3 | HIS 110
• CHR 250 | Servant Leadership Principles | 3 | CHR 120
• BUS 220 | Legal Environments of Organizations | 4 | MGT 201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 301 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 | MGT 201
• CHR 310 | Ethics of Social Justice | 4 | CHR 210
• EDU 305 | Program Design and Assessment | 3 | RES 200
• BUS 315 | Marketing and Donor Relations | 3 | BUS 105
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 350 | Organizational Change and Development | 3 | MGT 201
• CHR 350 | Christian Ethics and Public Policy | 3 | CHR 250
• COU 320 | Conflict Management and Mediation | 4 | COM 150
• HIS 350 | Global Perspectives on Humanitarianism | 3 | HIS 110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 401 | Board Governance and Strategy | 3 | MGT 301
• CHR 410 | Advanced Moral Philosophy | 4 | CHR 310
• BUS 420 | Risk Management and Ethics | 3 | BUS 220
• RES 400 | Applied Project Design | 3 | RES 200
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 490 | Senior Capstone Project | 6 | RES 400
• MGT 450 | Professional Leadership Seminar | 3 | MGT 401
• CHR 450 | Ethical Leadership Synthesis | 3 | CHR 410
• SOC 405 | Community Engagement Practice | 3 | SOC 105

Career Opportunities

• Nonprofit Program Coordinator
• Church Administrative Director
• Community Outreach Manager
• Social Responsibility Consultant
• Christian Ministry Administrator
• Development Officer for NGOs
• Ethical Compliance Officer

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 Organizational Leadership, Specialization in Christian Ethics
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years