Doctor of Philosophy in Ministry of Health AI in Medicine

Degree abbreviation

Ph.D. in Ministry of Health AI in Medicine

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, research progress, and dissertation completion

Academic unit

HBIU College of Health Science

Total credits

120

Duration

3 years

• Analyze the ethical and moral implications of AI deployment within healthcare institutional settings.
• Evaluate complex healthcare datasets using advanced statistical and machine learning methodologies.
• Design comprehensive frameworks for algorithmic governance and institutional data stewardship.
• Integrate a Christian worldview into the scholarly critique of technological trends in global health systems.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholder groups through professional research and public discourse.
• Demonstrate advanced competency in research methodology through the successful completion of an original doctoral dissertation.
• Apply principles of servant leadership to address systemic inequities in health access and delivery.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• RES700
• Research Foundations in Health AI
• 3
• None
• MIN710
• Ethics and Stewardship in Healthcare
• 3
• None
• MGT720
• Servant Leadership in Technology
• 3
• None
• RES700 — Research Foundations in Health AI: An introduction to doctoral-level inquiry with a focus on quantitative and qualitative methods applied to health data. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN710 — Ethics and Stewardship in Healthcare: Explores the moral obligations of health leaders and the responsible management of technological resources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT720 — Servant Leadership in Technology: Examination of leadership models that prioritize the needs of others and the communal good in high-tech environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BIO730
• Advanced Healthcare Informatics
• 4
• RES700
• RES740
• Quantitative Data Analysis for Health
• 4
• RES700
• MIN750
• Global Health and Social Justice
• 3
• None
• RES760
• Literature Review and Synthesis
• 3
• RES700
• BIO730 — Advanced Healthcare Informatics: Advanced study of information systems architecture in medical environments and the integration of AI tools. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES740 — Quantitative Data Analysis for Health: Focuses on statistical modeling and computational analysis of large-scale healthcare data sets. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN750 — Global Health and Social Justice: Analyzes systemic disparities in global health and the role of innovation in reaching underserved populations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES760 — Literature Review and Synthesis: Advanced strategies for conducting systematic literature reviews in the context of emerging health technologies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT800
• Governance and Algorithmic Bias
• 4
• BIO730
• RES810
• Qualitative Inquiry in Health Settings
• 4
• RES700
• MIN820
• Faith and Institutional Mission
• 3
• MIN710
• RES830
• Proposal Development Seminar
• 3
• RES760
• MGT800 — Governance and Algorithmic Bias: Critically evaluates the impact of biases in medical algorithms and develops frameworks for inclusive governance. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES810 — Qualitative Inquiry in Health Settings: Explores ethnographic and phenomenological research methods to understand the human experience in technology-integrated care. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN820 — Faith and Institutional Mission: Integrates theological frameworks into the strategic operations and cultural identity of health organizations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES830 — Proposal Development Seminar: Guides students through the creation of their dissertation research proposal and ethical review board application. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BIO840
• Precision Medicine and AI
• 4
• BIO730
• MGT850
• Policy and Regulation in Health AI
• 4
• MGT720
• RES860
• Advanced Statistical Computing
• 3
• RES740
• MIN870
• Character Formation and Professionalism
• 3
• MIN820
• BIO840 — Precision Medicine and AI: Investigates the role of predictive analytics in tailoring healthcare interventions while respecting patient autonomy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT850 — Policy and Regulation in Health AI: Examines the legal and regulatory landscape of AI integration in medical care and public health initiatives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES860 — Advanced Statistical Computing: In-depth application of programming languages for large-scale data analysis and health model verification. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN870 — Character Formation and Professionalism: Emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity and ethical consistency for leaders in highly influential technical roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• RES880
• Dissertation Research I
• 4
• RES830
• RES890
• Dissertation Research II
• 4
• RES880
• MGT900
• Advanced Systems Integration
• 3
• MGT850
• MIN910
• Ethical Stewardship in Practice
• 3
• MIN870
• RES880 — Dissertation Research I: Individualized research phase focusing on data collection and initial analysis under faculty supervision. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES890 — Dissertation Research II: Continued research and formal writing phase for the dissertation project. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT900 — Advanced Systems Integration: Focuses on the complex intersection of organizational culture and emerging technological systems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN910 — Ethical Stewardship in Practice: Advanced integration project exploring how stewardship principles are applied in complex health management scenarios. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP920
• Dissertation Defense and Publication
• 6
• RES890
• RES930
• Research Seminar for Doctoral Scholars
• 3
• RES890
• MIN940
• Theology of Health and Healing
• 3
• MIN820
• MGT950
• Leadership Capstone Seminar
• 2
• MGT900
• CAP920 — Dissertation Defense and Publication: Final dissertation submission, public defense, and preparation of research for peer-reviewed publication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES930 — Research Seminar for Doctoral Scholars: A collaborative seminar focusing on professional development and the dissemination of research findings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN940 — Theology of Health and Healing: Critiques the role of the medical profession in promoting flourishing from a theological and historical perspective. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT950 — Leadership Capstone Seminar: Capstone seminar integrating technical, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of the program into a leadership framework. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission to the PhD program requires a completed master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional or academic letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of intent detailing their research interests and alignment with the university's mission. Evidence of quantitative competency and foundational understanding of healthcare systems is preferred, and candidates will participate in a faculty interview to assess their readiness for doctoral-level research and ethical commitment to the field. Dissertation Requirement The dissertation represents the culmination of the doctoral journey, serving as a significant, original contribution to the field of Health AI. Students are required to conduct rigorous, independent research that addresses a specific problem in healthcare technology, applying advanced analytical techniques while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical reasoning and biblical stewardship. The scope of the project requires students to synthesize literature, conduct primary or secondary data analysis, and present findings that offer actionable insights for health-related nonprofit or community organizations. Integration of faith-based perspectives is central to the dissertation, requiring students to reflect on how their technological solutions serve the common good and honor human dignity. This research experience challenges students to demonstrate not only academic excellence but also the character of a servant leader committed to the stewardship of resources and the equitable promotion of health. The final deliverable consists of a comprehensive written document and a successful public defense before a doctoral committee, confirming the scholar’s readiness to contribute to the field with integrity and wisdom.

• Graduation from the PhD program requires the completion of 120 credit hours, including 35 transfer credits and 85 doctoral-level credits, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must successfully defend their dissertation and fulfill all residence and research requirements within the program timeline. Academic progress is monitored through periodic reviews, and candidates must demonstrate consistent adherence to the ethical standards set forth by the university.
• Beyond academic requirements, students must participate in spiritual formation and community service activities to ensure their growth as professionals and leaders. Success in this program is measured by the ability to balance scholarly achievement with spiritual maturity, manifesting a personal commitment to integrity, empathy, and service. Candidates must also complete specific requirements related to institutional service and chapel attendance, ensuring they are prepared to integrate their faith into their future professional roles in community-focused organizations.
• Career Opportunities
• Healthcare AI Ethics Consultant
• Director of Health Informatics for Nonprofits
• Health Systems Strategy Advisor
• University Faculty in Health Administration
• Public Health Policy Researcher
• Technology Governance Lead for Faith-Based Clinics
• Nonprofit Research Administrator
• 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 | Ph.D. in Ministry of Health AI in Medicine
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Maximum approved transfer credit | Up to 40 semester credit hours
• Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer | 80 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, research progress, and dissertation completion
• Advanced health AI and medical theory | 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
• Dissertation research and defense | 18 credit hours
• Total | 120 semester credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES700 | Research Foundations in Health AI | 3 | None
• MIN710 | Ethics and Stewardship in Healthcare | 3 | None
• MGT720 | Servant Leadership in Technology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO730 | Advanced Healthcare Informatics | 4 | RES700
• RES740 | Quantitative Data Analysis for Health | 4 | RES700
• MIN750 | Global Health and Social Justice | 3 | None
• RES760 | Literature Review and Synthesis | 3 | RES700
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT800 | Governance and Algorithmic Bias | 4 | BIO730
• RES810 | Qualitative Inquiry in Health Settings | 4 | RES700
• MIN820 | Faith and Institutional Mission | 3 | MIN710
• RES830 | Proposal Development Seminar | 3 | RES760
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BIO840 | Precision Medicine and AI | 4 | BIO730
• MGT850 | Policy and Regulation in Health AI | 4 | MGT720
• RES860 | Advanced Statistical Computing | 3 | RES740
• MIN870 | Character Formation and Professionalism | 3 | MIN820
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES880 | Dissertation Research I | 4 | RES830
• RES890 | Dissertation Research II | 4 | RES880
• MGT900 | Advanced Systems Integration | 3 | MGT850
• MIN910 | Ethical Stewardship in Practice | 3 | MIN870
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP920 | Dissertation Defense and Publication | 6 | RES890
• RES930 | Research Seminar for Doctoral Scholars | 3 | RES890
• MIN940 | Theology of Health and Healing | 3 | MIN820
• MGT950 | Leadership Capstone Seminar | 2 | MGT900