Associatedegree
Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism Conflict Response
Credits60Duration2 yearsCourses12
Faith-Based Humanitarianism Conflict Response core
30 credit hours
The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism Conflict Response provides a rigorous academic foundation for students seeking to understand the complexities of humanitarian aid and social conflict within a values-based framework. The curriculum balances interdisciplinary studies in sociology, communication, and management with a dedicated focus on the ethical stewardship of resources in crisis-affected environments. By examining the intersection of social systems and communal stability, the program equips students to analyze systemic challenges and contribute meaningfully to peaceful conflict mediation and humanitarian assistance. Students engage in critical inquiry regarding the nature of organizational leadership, public engagement, and the societal impact of humanitarian interventions. The coursework encourages a synthesis of theoretical knowledge and practical applications relevant to the modern nonprofit landscape. This program is designed to foster a commitment to service and justice in diverse community and global settings.
The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism Conflict Response provides a comprehensive foundational study in humanitarian principles, human development, effective communication, and ethical frameworks. The curriculum integrates the application of community resources with evidence-based supportive service practices, preparing students to engage in constructive conflict resolution within diverse organizational and community settings.
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Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response
Credits60Duration2 yearsCourses15
Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response core
30 credit hours
The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response provides a robust academic foundation for students seeking to address systemic challenges in global and local communities. This interdisciplinary program integrates social science theory, conflict resolution strategies, and international development paradigms within a framework of ethical stewardship and servant leadership. Students engage with the complexities of human suffering and socio-economic disparity through analytical study and practical application.
By emphasizing the intersection of social advocacy and humanitarian relief, the curriculum prepares students to serve with intellectual rigor and compassionate engagement. The program fosters a commitment to justice, reconciliation, and the restoration of community well-being, equipping graduates to operate effectively in diverse cultural and organizational environments.
The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response provides a comprehensive foundational study in humanitarian principles, human development, effective communication strategies, and ethical frameworks. The curriculum emphasizes the application of community resources and evidence-based supportive service practices designed to address the needs of populations affected by conflict and crisis within a faith-based context.
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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Resolution
Credits99Duration2 yearsCourses31
Humanitarianism and conflict resolution core
42 credit hours
The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Resolution equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complexities of humanitarian crises and conflict through the lens of a Christian worldview. Throughout this two-year program, students integrate international relations, human rights, and conflict resolution strategies with principles of biblical stewardship, spiritual formation, and servant leadership. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning rooted in divine truth, and effective communication, preparing graduates to bear witness to the gospel in diverse environments such as NGOs, governmental agencies, and international organizations. This degree fosters a deep understanding of global issues while underscoring the moral and spiritual imperative to serve the vulnerable, fostering a vocation committed to reconciliation and justice.
The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Resolution integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in the theory of humanitarianism and conflict resolution. This curriculum encompasses behavioral science, human development, professional ethics, scholarly research, crisis awareness, social 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.
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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response
Credits120Duration4 yearsCourses32
Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response core
63 credit hours
The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response provides an interdisciplinary foundation for students called to serve in domestic and international relief sectors. The program explores the complex intersections of sociology, political science, and ethical leadership within the context of global humanitarian crises. Students are equipped to analyze systemic causes of social instability and develop effective, compassionate strategies for community intervention and conflict reconciliation.
Rooted in a commitment to servant leadership and ethical stewardship, the curriculum integrates academic rigor with practical field skills. Through diverse coursework in project management, cross-cultural communication, and organizational development, students learn to navigate the challenges of humanitarian aid in volatile environments. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to sustainable development that respects the dignity of all individuals while upholding high standards of organizational integrity.
The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response program integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in humanitarian theory, behavioral science, human development, ethical frameworks, academic research, crisis awareness, social 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.
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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response
Credits120Duration4 yearsCourses32
Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response core
63 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.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response
Credits78Duration2 yearsCourses20
Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response core
21 credit hours
The PhD in Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response prepares scholars to critically engage with the complexities of global suffering through the lens of a Christian worldview. Rooted in the mandate of servant leadership, the program provides advanced theoretical and practical training that integrates humanitarian strategy with biblical stewardship. Students are equipped to analyze geopolitical conflicts and propose interventions guided by ethical reasoning and moral courage. By fostering a commitment to spiritual formation, the curriculum challenges graduates to contribute to global discourse while developing rigorous research methodologies that honor the dignity of the human person created in the image of God. This interdisciplinary approach cultivates leaders who view humanitarian service as a vocation, ensuring they are prepared to address real-world crises with both academic excellence and a steadfast commitment to justice and reconciliation.
The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response combines a robust liberal arts foundation with comprehensive study in humanitarian theory, behavioral science, human development, and ethical frameworks. The curriculum integrates research methodologies, crisis awareness, referral protocols, program development, and community-based support strategies to equip students for service within diverse societal and conflict-affected environments.
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.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Disaster Management, Specialization in Crisis Response Humanitarian Aid
Credits120Duration3 yearsCourses16
Maximum approved transfer credit
Up to 40 semester credit hours
Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer
80 semester credit hours
Advanced faith-based disaster management and specialization courses
30 credit hours
Leadership, administration, and professional practice
21 credit hours
Research methods and program evaluation
18 credit hours
Professional application and doctoral residency
15 credit hours
Advanced electives or concentration courses
12 credit hours
Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy
6 credit hours
Applied doctoral project and defense
18 credit hours
Total
120 semester credit hours
The Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Disaster Management with a specialization in Crisis Response Humanitarian Aid is a rigorous doctoral program designed to equip scholars and practitioners with the advanced analytical, theoretical, and practical skills necessary to lead in complex humanitarian environments. The curriculum integrates high-level research methodology with the sociopolitical, economic, and logistical dimensions of disaster mitigation and recovery, fostering a deep understanding of the systemic challenges faced by global communities. By emphasizing the intersection of social science research and humanitarian ethics, the program prepares candidates to address the multifaceted needs of populations affected by large-scale crises. Scholars engage in critical inquiry to examine the role of organizational leadership, resource allocation, and collaborative governance in the context of international and domestic disaster response. The program is committed to producing graduates who demonstrate profound academic rigor while operating from a foundation of integrity, servant leadership, and stewardship in their professional capacities. Students are encouraged to develop research agendas that contribute to the scholarly body of knowledge while addressing the practical realities of community resilience and relief efforts.
The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Disaster Management is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based disaster management knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice.
Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University.
The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based disaster management-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense.
DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Response
Credits120Duration3 yearsCourses18
Maximum approved transfer credit
Up to 40 semester credit hours
Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer
80 semester credit hours
Advanced humanitarianism and conflict response specialization courses
30 credit hours
Leadership, administration, and professional practice
21 credit hours
Research methods and program evaluation
18 credit hours
Professional application and doctoral residency
15 credit hours
Advanced electives or concentration courses
12 credit hours
Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy
6 credit hours
Applied doctoral project and defense
18 credit hours
Total
120 semester credit hours
The Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response is an advanced, interdisciplinary doctoral program designed to equip scholars and practitioners with the theoretical rigor and empirical research skills necessary to address complex global humanitarian challenges. Through a sophisticated integration of social science methodologies and ethical frameworks, the program fosters a profound understanding of the intersection between human suffering, systemic conflict, and the restorative influence of faith-driven organizational service. The curriculum emphasizes the application of high-level analytical tools to address societal instability while maintaining a commitment to stewardship and servant leadership in diverse cultural contexts. By engaging in rigorous academic inquiry, students are prepared to contribute original research that advances the literature on sustainable humanitarian interventions and conflict mitigation strategies, ensuring that their work remains grounded in ethical principles and community-focused efficacy.
The Doctor of Education in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response is an applied professional doctorate emphasizing advanced faith-based humanitarianism, conflict response knowledge, organizational leadership, ethical stewardship, program development, community-care systems, higher-education instruction, and evidence-informed professional practice.
Students may receive up to 40 semester credit hours of approved graduate or doctoral transfer credit. Accepted transfer credits are applied toward the 120-credit graduation requirement and may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. A student receiving the maximum transfer-credit award must complete at least 80 semester credit hours through the University.
The applied doctoral project must address a documented faith-based humanitarianism, conflict response-support, educational, organizational, or community-care need. The project must include scholarly research, an implementation model, measurable outcomes, ethical safeguards, an evaluation plan, and a successful oral defense.
DOCTORAL TRANSFER-CREDIT POLICY: The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs each require 120 semester credit hours. Students may transfer up to 40 semester credit hours of eligible graduate or doctoral coursework toward either degree. Transfer credit is not automatically awarded. Each request is evaluated individually according to: The academic level of the previous coursework; The relevance of the coursework to the doctoral curriculum; Course content and learning outcomes; Credit-hour equivalency; Grades earned; The age of the coursework; Official institutional documentation; The University's residency and transfer-credit policies. Accepted transfer credit may reduce the number of courses and the amount of time required to complete the degree. Students awarded the maximum 40 transfer credits will have 80 semester credit hours remaining in the 120-credit doctoral program. Comprehensive examinations, doctoral candidacy, doctoral residency, the applied doctoral project, dissertation research, and the final oral defense must ordinarily be completed through the University. These requirements may not be satisfied through transfer credit unless expressly permitted under a published University policy.
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Master of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Resolution Administration
Credits81Duration2 yearsCourses25
Advanced Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Resolution Administration 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
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Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response
Credits120Duration3 yearsCourses11
Maximum approved transfer credit
Up to 40 semester credit hours
Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer
80 semester credit hours
Advanced faith-based conflict and humanitarian response theory and specialization
30 credit hours
Research methods, statistics, and scholarly inquiry
24 credit hours
Professional leadership and higher-education teaching
15 credit hours
Advanced electives and concentration courses
18 credit hours
Scholarly writing and publication
9 credit hours
Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy
6 credit hours
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Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Peace, Conflict, Security Studies
Credits120Duration3 yearsCourses16
Maximum approved transfer credit
Up to 40 semester credit hours
Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer
80 semester credit hours
Advanced faith-based peace, conflict, security studies theory and specialization
30 credit hours
Research methods, statistics, and scholarly inquiry
24 credit hours
Professional leadership and higher-education teaching
15 credit hours
Advanced electives and concentration courses
18 credit hours
Scholarly writing and publication
9 credit hours
Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy
6 credit hours
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