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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response

Academic unitHBIU College of Social Science and HumanitarianismTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 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.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
B.A. in Faith-Based Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response
Total program length
120 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Four academic years
General education
36 credit hours
Professional application courses
15 credit hours
Capstone requirement
6 credit hours
Academic unit
HBIU College of Social Science and Humanitarianism
Total credits
120
Duration
4 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze the structural and sociological drivers of regional and global conflict.
  • Apply humanitarian logistics and project management standards to field operations.
  • Evaluate the ethical implications of intervention strategies in diverse cultural and political environments.
  • Design comprehensive disaster response plans that prioritize vulnerable populations.
  • Integrate principles of servant leadership into the administration of humanitarian organizations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in resource stewardship and financial accountability for non-profit entities.
  • Communicate effective strategies for conflict mediation and reconciliation to diverse stakeholders.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • ENG101
  • Academic Composition I
  • 3
  • None
  • HIS110
  • History of Global Development
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC105
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • 3
  • None
  • THE101
  • Foundations of Ethical Inquiry
  • 3
  • None
  • ENG101 — Academic Composition I: Focuses on the development of formal writing styles, research methodology, and analytical argumentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HIS110 — History of Global Development: Examines the historical evolution of international humanitarian systems and social aid paradigms. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC105 — Introduction to Sociology: Provides an overview of social structures, institutions, and the dynamics of human interaction. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • THE101 — Foundations of Ethical Inquiry: Explores the relationship between personal ethics and professional responsibility in a societal context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • ENG102
  • Academic Composition II
  • 3
  • ENG101
  • PSY120
  • Human Development
  • 3
  • None
  • MAT201
  • Applied Statistics for Social Science
  • 4
  • None
  • COM150
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • ENG102 — Academic Composition II: Advances skills in critical analysis, synthesis of sources, and rhetoric for diverse audiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY120 — Human Development: Investigates the stages of human growth and the psychological factors influencing community behavior. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MAT201 — Applied Statistics for Social Science: Teaches fundamental statistical techniques used to analyze data in humanitarian and social research. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM150 — Interpersonal Communication: Develops essential communication skills for conflict mediation and team collaboration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS200
  • Principles of Management
  • 3
  • None
  • POL210
  • International Relations and Security
  • 3
  • HIS110
  • RES250
  • Research Methods in Social Sciences
  • 3
  • MAT201
  • HUM220
  • Ethics of Humanitarian Aid
  • 3
  • THE101
  • BUS200 — Principles of Management: Focuses on organizational leadership, resource allocation, and team coordination within nonprofit entities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • POL210 — International Relations and Security: Analyzes the dynamics of global political systems and the causes of large-scale humanitarian crises. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES250 — Research Methods in Social Sciences: Introduces qualitative and quantitative research methodologies essential for needs assessment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HUM220 — Ethics of Humanitarian Aid: Addresses the moral dimensions of intervention, cultural sensitivity, and donor relationships. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COU230
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • 3
  • COM150
  • MGT240
  • Nonprofit Financial Stewardship
  • 3
  • BUS200
  • SOC260
  • Cultural Geography and Globalization
  • 4
  • None
  • EDU210
  • Community Education and Outreach
  • 3
  • None
  • COU230 — Conflict Resolution Techniques: Provides tools for negotiation, mediation, and facilitating dialogue between divided groups. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT240 — Nonprofit Financial Stewardship: Covers budgeting, grant management, and financial transparency in a service-oriented context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC260 — Cultural Geography and Globalization: Examines how global trends and geographic factors shape community vulnerability and resilience. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • EDU210 — Community Education and Outreach: Focuses on teaching and empowerment strategies for working with marginalized communities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 5 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS310
  • Project Management in Humanitarianism
  • 3
  • MGT240
  • CRJ320
  • Human Rights and International Law
  • 3
  • POL210
  • SOC330
  • Social Psychology of Trauma
  • 3
  • PSY120
  • MIN305
  • Principles of Servant Leadership
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS310 — Project Management in Humanitarianism: Explores the lifecycle of aid projects from design to monitoring and evaluation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CRJ320 — Human Rights and International Law: Reviews the legal foundations for human protection and the mandate of humanitarian organizations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC330 — Social Psychology of Trauma: Investigates the individual and collective impacts of conflict and disaster on human well-being. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN305 — Principles of Servant Leadership: Analyzes leadership models characterized by humility, service, and strategic decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 6 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS350
  • Grant Development and Advocacy
  • 3
  • MGT240
  • HUM370
  • Ethics in Crisis Zones
  • 4
  • HUM220
  • SOC380
  • Community Organizing and Advocacy
  • 3
  • SOC260
  • RES390
  • Advanced Field Methodology
  • 3
  • RES250
  • BUS350 — Grant Development and Advocacy: Develops practical skills for securing resources and communicating organization impact to stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HUM370 — Ethics in Crisis Zones: Addresses the nuanced decision-making required when operating in volatile and resource-scarce environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC380 — Community Organizing and Advocacy: Focuses on strategies for mobilizing resources and community support to foster long-term resilience. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES390 — Advanced Field Methodology: Provides practical training in field-based data collection and rapid needs assessment protocols. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 7 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS410
  • Strategic Planning for NGOs
  • 3
  • BUS310
  • COU420
  • Advanced Conflict Mediation
  • 3
  • COU230
  • SOC440
  • Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain
  • 4
  • BUS310
  • SOC450
  • Ethics of Institutional Leadership
  • 3
  • MIN305
  • BUS410 — Strategic Planning for NGOs: Focuses on long-term organizational strategy, impact measurement, and capacity building. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COU420 — Advanced Conflict Mediation: Covers high-level mediation techniques for community disputes and organizational conflict. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC440 — Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain: Covers the operational logistics of delivering aid in emergency and developmental settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC450 — Ethics of Institutional Leadership: This course examines the moral and ethical frameworks governing organizational behavior, decision-making, and internal culture within the humanitarian sector. Students will analyze leadership theories and strategies for fostering integrity and accountability in complex environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 8 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP490
  • Senior Capstone Project
  • 4
  • All 400-level core courses
  • BUS460
  • Nonprofit Governance and Law
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC480
  • Global Issues and Ethical Policy
  • 3
  • None
  • PHI495
  • Professional Ethics and Global Citizenship
  • 3
  • None
  • CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: Requires the synthesis of all coursework into a final project demonstrating mastery of humanitarian relief strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS460 — Nonprofit Governance and Law: Reviews the regulatory environments and governance structures for international and domestic nonprofits. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC480 — Global Issues and Ethical Policy: Analyzes contemporary humanitarian policy and the impact of public discourse on marginalized groups. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PHI495 — Professional Ethics and Global Citizenship: This capstone course explores the intersection of international policy, social responsibility, and the ethical demands of humanitarian practice. Students will integrate their academic training to address contemporary global challenges through professional, evidence-based frameworks. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Admissions committees evaluate the applicant's record of community service, leadership potential, and commitment to the university's mission of faith-informed service. Prospective students are required to submit an essay detailing their academic goals and their philosophy regarding the integration of ethical service into their future professional practice. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience, requiring students to develop a comprehensive humanitarian relief or conflict-resolution initiative. Students must identify a real-world social challenge, design an evidence-based intervention, and present a detailed implementation plan that emphasizes organizational sustainability and ethical integrity. This 4-credit course requires the submission of a formal project proposal, a logistical budget, and a reflective analysis paper addressing how their proposed strategy aligns with principles of stewardship and servant leadership. Beyond technical competence, the capstone demonstrates the student's synthesis of academic learning and spiritual formation. Students must articulate how their worldview informs their approach to complex human crises, demonstrating that their commitment to service is grounded in both professional rigor and ethical conviction. By presenting their work to faculty and peers, students showcase their readiness to apply faith-informed character and critical reasoning to the demands of professional humanitarian practice.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Successful completion of the Senior Capstone Project is a mandatory prerequisite, serving as the final confirmation of both academic mastery and capacity for professional service. Every course must be passed with a grade of 'C' or better to satisfy program core requirements, and students must maintain adherence to university conduct standards throughout their tenure.
  • In addition to academic achievement, graduation requires documented participation in community engagement activities and spiritual formation workshops. These components ensure that students possess the personal maturity and ethical foundation necessary to represent the institution in their professional lives. Candidates must demonstrate that their education has fostered both intellectual growth and the servant-hearted character necessary for ethical and sustainable impact within the nonprofit sector.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Humanitarian Program Coordinator
  • Conflict Resolution Specialist
  • Non-Profit Operations Manager
  • Disaster Relief Field Officer
  • Community Development Liaison
  • Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist
  • Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
  • 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 Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years
  • General education | 36 credit hours
  • Faith-Based Humanitarianism and Conflict Response core | 63 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
  • Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • ENG101 | Academic Composition I | 3 | None
  • HIS110 | History of Global Development | 3 | None
  • SOC105 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
  • THE101 | Foundations of Ethical Inquiry | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • ENG102 | Academic Composition II | 3 | ENG101
  • PSY120 | Human Development | 3 | None
  • MAT201 | Applied Statistics for Social Science | 4 | None
  • COM150 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS200 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
  • POL210 | International Relations and Security | 3 | HIS110
  • RES250 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | MAT201
  • HUM220 | Ethics of Humanitarian Aid | 3 | THE101
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COU230 | Conflict Resolution Techniques | 3 | COM150
  • MGT240 | Nonprofit Financial Stewardship | 3 | BUS200
  • SOC260 | Cultural Geography and Globalization | 4 | None
  • EDU210 | Community Education and Outreach | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS310 | Project Management in Humanitarianism | 3 | MGT240
  • CRJ320 | Human Rights and International Law | 3 | POL210
  • SOC330 | Social Psychology of Trauma | 3 | PSY120
  • MIN305 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS350 | Grant Development and Advocacy | 3 | MGT240
  • HUM370 | Ethics in Crisis Zones | 4 | HUM220
  • SOC380 | Community Organizing and Advocacy | 3 | SOC260
  • RES390 | Advanced Field Methodology | 3 | RES250
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS410 | Strategic Planning for NGOs | 3 | BUS310
  • COU420 | Advanced Conflict Mediation | 3 | COU230
  • SOC440 | Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain | 4 | BUS310
  • SOC450 | Ethics of Institutional Leadership | 3 | MIN305
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | All 400-level core courses
  • BUS460 | Nonprofit Governance and Law | 3 | None
  • SOC480 | Global Issues and Ethical Policy | 3 | None
  • PHI495 | Professional Ethics and Global Citizenship | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Humanitarian Program Coordinator
  • Conflict Resolution Specialist
  • Non-Profit Operations Manager
  • Disaster Relief Field Officer
  • Community Development Liaison
  • Grant Writer and Fundraising Specialist
  • Refugee Resettlement Case Manager

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

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 Humanitarianism, Conflict Response, Specialization in Humanitarian Response
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years