Master of Arts in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.A. in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence core

27 credit hours

Research, assessment, and program evaluation

12 credit hours

Professional application and field experience

12 credit hours

Graduate capstone requirement

9 credit hours

The Master of Arts in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence at HBI University offers a rigorous interdisciplinary framework designed to explore the intersection of advanced computational technologies and ethical stewardship. Students engage with the technical challenges of machine learning, natural language processing, and data architecture while simultaneously navigating the moral imperatives of justice, privacy, and digital equity. This program situates technological advancement within the context of human flourishing and the responsible management of information systems in organizational settings.

By integrating technical precision with ethical inquiry, the curriculum encourages students to examine the societal impact of algorithmic decision-making. Graduates will be equipped to architect technical solutions that prioritize human dignity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that digital systems serve the common good. This approach fosters a deep understanding of the sociotechnical systems that define modern professional landscapes.

The 60-credit master's program provides advanced preparation in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence theory, human behavior, ethics, assessment awareness, research, program evaluation, crisis response, leadership, referral, and faith-based artificial intelligence-support services.

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based artificial intelligence-support program; A professional training manual; A program-development and evaluation project; Another faculty-approved scholarly project.

The program is designed for completion within two academic years by students maintaining the University's prescribed full-time course load. Part-time students may require additional time.

Florida establishes a minimum of 24 semester credits beyond the bachelor's degree for a master's program. The University's 60-credit requirement is an institutional academic standard that exceeds that minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 60
• Duration: 2 years
• Degree Level: Master

Capstone Project

• 4
• All Core Courses
• CS750
• Emerging Technologies in Society
• 4
• None
• BUS755
• Organizational Change Management
• 3
• None
• THE760
• Applied Ethics for Professionals
• 3
• None
• CAP790 — Capstone Project: A culminating project requiring the design and implementation of an AI solution for a nonprofit or faith-based agency. Students present their work, demonstrating technical excellence and ethical reasoning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CS750 — Emerging Technologies in Society: Evaluates the future trajectory of automation, robotics, and generative AI within the public sector. Focuses on proactive policy development and ethical leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS755 — Organizational Change Management: Teaches the communication and management skills needed to lead institutional transitions during technological adoption. Addresses human resistance and the need for empathetic leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE760 — Applied Ethics for Professionals: A capstone seminar focused on the final integration of professional practice with the student's personal faith commitments. Discusses the ongoing challenge of remaining ethically grounded in changing landscapes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Thesis or Capstone Project

• The Capstone Project serves as the final academic demonstration of the student’s integration of technical mastery and ethical discernment. Spanning the final semester, this project requires students to design and implement a tangible AI-driven solution for a real-world, community-serving organization. Students must conduct an original analysis that addresses a specific operational challenge, ensuring that their proposed technology demonstrates robust stewardship of data and resources.
• The project culminates in a comprehensive final paper and a technical demonstration that explains the alignment of the system with organizational ethics and the common good. Through this work, students demonstrate the capacity for servant leadership and spiritual maturity by articulating how their technical choices reflect a commitment to human dignity. The project is weighted at 4 credit hours, serving as the definitive evaluation of the student's readiness to integrate faith-informed character with technical expertise in their professional practice.

Career Opportunities

• AI Ethics Consultant for Nonprofits
• Data Stewardship Manager
• Information Systems Architect
• Technical Director for Faith-Based Organizations
• Digital Transformation Strategist
• Algorithmic Impact Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst

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 | M.A. in Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence
• Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
• Advanced Faith-Based Artificial Intelligence core | 27 credit hours
• Research, assessment, and program evaluation | 12 credit hours
• Professional application and field experience | 12 credit hours
• Graduate capstone requirement | 9 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS601 | Foundations of Artificial Intelligence | 4 | None
• ETH605 | Ethics and Technology | 4 | None
• BUS610 | Stewardship of Organizational Systems | 3 | None
• MIN615 | Servant Leadership in the Digital Age | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS620 | Data Science for Institutional Insights | 4 | CS601
• CS625 | Natural Language Processing | 4 | CS601
• RES630 | Research Methods in Social Technology | 3 | None
• SOC635 | Social Foundations of Human Well-Being | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS701 | Advanced Machine Learning Models | 4 | CS620
• CS705 | Cybersecurity and Stewardship | 4 | None
• MGT710 | Strategic Project Management | 3 | None
• SOC715 | Sociology of Digital Community | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP790 | Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
• CS750 | Emerging Technologies in Society | 4 | None
• BUS755 | Organizational Change Management | 3 | None
• THE760 | Applied Ethics for Professionals | 3 | None