Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Strategic Leadership

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Strategic Leadership

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-based strategic leadership core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Strategic Leadership provides a rigorous academic framework for students seeking to integrate leadership theory with ethical stewardship. Through a curriculum grounded in organizational behavior, administrative strategy, and moral philosophy, students examine the dynamics of complex human institutions within the context of servant leadership. This program emphasizes the cultivation of analytical skills and practical management competencies designed to foster sustainable growth in community-oriented environments. Students engage in multidisciplinary inquiry to understand the socio-economic and ethical challenges facing modern organizational structures. By bridging academic excellence with a commitment to integrity and service, the program prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of institutional governance and community advocacy with professionalism and foresight.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Strategic Leadership combines a robust general education curriculum with a comprehensive study of organizational theory, behavioral science, human development, leadership ethics, research methodology, crisis awareness, referral systems, 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

• Faith-based strategic leadership core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• PSY 101 | Foundations of Human Development | 3 | None
• MAT 110 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• COM 101 | Principles of Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HIS 120 | World History and Culture | 3 | None
• PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• BUS 150 | Introduction to Management | 3 | None
• PHI 150 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• SOC 210 | Sociology of Communities | 3 | None
• MGT 220 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS 150
• BUS 230 | Business Ethics | 3 | None
• ENG 220 | Technical Writing | 3 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES 250 | Research Methods | 4 | MAT 110
• MIN 250 | Servant Leadership Theory | 3 | CHR 101
• BUS 260 | Financial Stewardship | 3 | MAT 110
• HUM 280 | Global Perspectives on Culture | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 310 | Nonprofit Administration | 3 | BUS 150
• COU 320 | Conflict Resolution | 3 | PSY 150
• BUS 330 | Marketing for Missions | 3 | COM 101
• SOC 350 | Cross-Cultural Communication and Social Dynamics | 3 | THE 150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 360 | Human Resource Strategy | 3 | MGT 220
• EDU 370 | Curriculum Design for Adult Learning | 3 | None
• BUS 380 | Project Management | 3 | BUS 150
• RES 390 | Advanced Data Analysis | 4 | RES 250
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 410 | Strategic Leadership | 3 | MGT 310
• BUS 420 | Sustainable Fundraising | 3 | BUS 260
• CRJ 430 | Risk Management and Compliance | 3 | MGT 310
• THE 450 | Leadership Ethics | 3 | THE 350
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
• MGT 480 | Organizational Change | 3 | MGT 360
• BUS 470 | Advanced Stewardship Seminar | 3 | BUS 260
• SOC 495 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3 | SOC 210

Career Opportunities

• Nonprofit Program Administrator
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Church Administrative Director
• Strategic Operations Manager
• Volunteer Services Director
• Donor Relations Specialist
• Human Resources Liaison for Nonprofits

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 Strategic Leadership
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years