Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies

Academic unitHBIU College of International StudiesTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health and Humanitarian Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the analytical and practical skills necessary to address complex health and humanitarian challenges in a global context. This program bridges the gap between public health, international development, and ministry, fostering a deep understanding of the structural, social, and economic factors influencing global well-being. By engaging with both empirical data and historical frameworks, students are prepared to navigate the complexities of global service with academic rigor and professional proficiency. Students participate in a curriculum that balances foundational knowledge in social sciences, health policy, and ethical humanitarian practice. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical application, the program encourages a holistic view of human flourishing. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to organizations and initiatives that prioritize justice, sustainable development, and compassionate service to vulnerable populations worldwide.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies combines a robust general education curriculum with comprehensive study in theological theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research methodologies, 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 Science. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation: B.S. in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies
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 International Studies
Total credits: 120
Duration: 4 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

Analyze the socio-economic and cultural factors that impact global public health outcomes across diverse populations.
Evaluate historical and modern humanitarian relief models using interdisciplinary analytical frameworks.
Apply ethical principles and stewardship strategies to the design and implementation of community development projects.
Communicate complex research findings effectively to diverse stakeholders in both verbal and written formats.
Integrate a Christian worldview into the professional practice of humanitarian service, emphasizing empathy and servant leadership.
Design comprehensive strategies for addressing health disparities within local and international contexts.
Course Outline
Semester 1 — Year 1
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
ENG101
Academic Writing and Rhetoric
3
None
HIS105
History of Global Development
3
None
BIO110
Human Biology and Health
4
None
THE101
Foundations of Faith and Ethics
3
None
ENG101 — Academic Writing and Rhetoric: Focuses on the fundamentals of collegiate writing, emphasizing argumentative structure and research synthesisThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
HIS105 — History of Global Development: Explores the historical context of international development and humanitarian aid initiativesThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
BIO110 — Human Biology and Health: Provides an introduction to the biological foundations of human health and environmental factorsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
THE101 — Foundations of Faith and Ethics: Introduces the intersection of faith, character development, and ethical decision-makingThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 2 — Year 1
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SOC120
Sociology of Global Cultures
3
None
MAT150
Statistics for Social Sciences
3
None
COM200
Cross-Cultural Communication
3
ENG101
MIN110
Introduction to Servant Leadership
4
THE101
SOC120 — Sociology of Global Cultures: Examines cultural structures and social dynamics within a global perspectiveThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
MAT150 — Statistics for Social Sciences: Covers basic statistical methods necessary for interpreting data in researchThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
COM200 — Cross-Cultural Communication: Develops essential communication skills for working within diverse social and international groupsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
MIN110 — Introduction to Servant Leadership: Analyzes the principles of leadership centered on service, humility, and organizational healthThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 3 — Year 2
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
PSY210
Developmental Psychology
3
None
BUS220
Introduction to Non-Profit Management
3
None
BIO230
Epidemiology Basics
4
BIO110
HUM205
Christian Stewardship and Resource Management
3
THE101
PSY210 — Developmental Psychology: Studies the stages of human development and the psychological impacts of environmentThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
BUS220 — Introduction to Non-Profit Management: Explores the administrative and organizational structures of humanitarian organizationsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
BIO230 — Epidemiology Basics: Introduces the study of patterns and health outcomes within large-scale populationsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
HUM205 — Christian Stewardship and Resource Management: Examines the management of resources through the lens of ethical and biblical stewardshipThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 4 — Year 2
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
RES250
Research Methods
3
MAT150
COU220
Interpersonal Conflict and Reconciliation
3
None
EDU240
Community Education and Literacy
3
None
MGT280
Organizational Ethics
4
BUS220
RES250 — Research Methods: Provides training in qualitative and quantitative research design for social issuesThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
COU220 — Interpersonal Conflict and Reconciliation: Focuses on mediation, dialogue, and restoration strategies in social contextsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
EDU240 — Community Education and Literacy: Reviews the role of education in sustainable development and societal healthThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
MGT280 — Organizational Ethics: Focuses on decision-making models within professional and humanitarian environmentsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 5 — Year 3
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
HIS310
Global Health Policy
3
HIS105
SOC350
Urbanization and Social Change
3
SOC120
MIN330
Spiritual Formation and Practice
4
MIN110
CHR315
Justice and Social Responsibility
3
THE101
HIS310 — Global Health Policy: Analyzes the development and impact of international health policiesThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
SOC350 — Urbanization and Social Change: Studies the impact of rapid urbanization on global health and community structureThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
MIN330 — Spiritual Formation and Practice: Deepens the understanding of personal formation and sustained engagement in serviceThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
CHR315 — Justice and Social Responsibility: Critically engages with theories of justice as applied to global health disparitiesThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 6 — Year 3
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
BIO350
Global Environmental Health
3
BIO230
CRJ320
Human Rights and International Law
3
HIS310
RES380
Advanced Data Analysis
3
RES250
BUS390
Global Project Design
4
BUS220
BIO350 — Global Environmental Health: Examines the relationship between environment, resources, and community healthThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
CRJ320 — Human Rights and International Law: Reviews the intersection of human rights, legal frameworks, and humanitarian actionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
RES380 — Advanced Data Analysis: Enhances skills in interpreting complex datasets for humanitarian project efficacyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
BUS390 — Global Project Design: Focuses on the logistics and implementation of humanitarian intervention projectsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 7 — Year 4
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
COU410
Trauma-Informed Care
3
COU220
MIN440
Humanitarian Field Operations
3
MIN330
SOC420
Sustainable Community Development
4
SOC350
ELECT1
Open Elective
3
None
COU410 — Trauma-Informed Care: Introduces frameworks for supporting individuals and communities affected by crisisThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
MIN440 — Humanitarian Field Operations: Studies the operational realities of working in global humanitarian settingsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
SOC420 — Sustainable Community Development: Explores strategies for long-term empowerment and development in vulnerable regionsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
ELECT1 — Open Elective: Provides flexibility to focus on a specific interest within the fieldThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
Semester 8 — Year 4
Code
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
CAP490
Senior Capstone Project
4
Senior standing
MGT450
Strategic Humanitarian Leadership
3
MGT280
THE480
Theology of Mission and Service
3
THE101
ELECT2
Open Elective
3
None
CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: Culminating project requiring research, proposal development, and ethical reflectionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
MGT450 — Strategic Humanitarian Leadership: Discusses leadership in dynamic, often constrained, environmentsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
THE480 — Theology of Mission and Service: Synthesizes faith perspectives in the context of global service and humanitarian dutyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
ELECT2 — Open Elective: Allows for tailored exploration of related disciplinary interestsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Admission to the program requires the submission of a high school diploma or its equivalent, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence. Applicants must provide official transcripts and a personal statement reflecting their intent to pursue a degree characterized by both academic engagement and a commitment to service. Evidence of prior academic preparation in social sciences or history is highly valued, and applicants are expected to demonstrate readiness for the rigorous scholarly pursuits inherent in the program. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience for the Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health and Humanitarian Studies. This 4-credit course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge from across the curriculum by identifying a specific global health or humanitarian issue, researching its complexities, and proposing a sustainable, ethical intervention. Students are expected to produce a formal research paper and a project design plan that reflects academic competence, critical thinking, and the ability to apply interdisciplinary frameworks to real-world scenarios. Beyond technical mastery, the capstone project integrates faith-based perspectives by requiring students to articulate the intersection of their professional solutions with their own ethical and spiritual formation. Students must demonstrate how their project embodies the principles of servant leadership and biblical stewardship, providing a reflexive narrative on how their faith informs their approach to justice and human dignity. This project serves as a final testament to the student’s readiness to enter their career as a professional equipped with both scholarly rigor and a committed, faith-informed character.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. In addition to core and elective coursework, students must successfully defend their Senior Capstone Project, demonstrating mastery of the program’s learning objectives. All students must fulfill the university's faith-based formation expectations, which include regular participation in community service, chapel engagement, and the completion of specified spiritual formation coursework designed to foster ethical integrity and spiritual maturity.
Academic achievement within this program is viewed as inherently connected to the development of personal character and a heart for service. Students are expected to mirror the institution's values by maintaining high standards of academic honesty, integrity, and social responsibility throughout their tenure. Readiness for graduation is marked not only by the completion of rigorous academic requirements but by the student's demonstration of a clear commitment to serving the global community with humility and ethical discernment.
Career Opportunities
Global Health Program Coordinator
Humanitarian Relief Liaison
Community Development Specialist
Non-Profit Advocacy Director
International Public Health Consultant
Faith-Based Mission Coordinator
Social Services 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 | B.S. in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies
Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
Normal completion time | Four academic years
General education | 36 credit hours
Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies core | 63 credit hours
Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
HIS105 | History of Global Development | 3 | None
BIO110 | Human Biology and Health | 4 | None
THE101 | Foundations of Faith and Ethics | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
SOC120 | Sociology of Global Cultures | 3 | None
MAT150 | Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 | None
COM200 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | ENG101
MIN110 | Introduction to Servant Leadership | 4 | THE101
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
PSY210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | None
BUS220 | Introduction to Non-Profit Management | 3 | None
BIO230 | Epidemiology Basics | 4 | BIO110
HUM205 | Christian Stewardship and Resource Management | 3 | THE101
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
RES250 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT150
COU220 | Interpersonal Conflict and Reconciliation | 3 | None
EDU240 | Community Education and Literacy | 3 | None
MGT280 | Organizational Ethics | 4 | BUS220
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
HIS310 | Global Health Policy | 3 | HIS105
SOC350 | Urbanization and Social Change | 3 | SOC120
MIN330 | Spiritual Formation and Practice | 4 | MIN110
CHR315 | Justice and Social Responsibility | 3 | THE101
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
BIO350 | Global Environmental Health | 3 | BIO230
CRJ320 | Human Rights and International Law | 3 | HIS310
RES380 | Advanced Data Analysis | 3 | RES250
BUS390 | Global Project Design | 4 | BUS220
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
COU410 | Trauma-Informed Care | 3 | COU220
MIN440 | Humanitarian Field Operations | 3 | MIN330
SOC420 | Sustainable Community Development | 4 | SOC350
ELECT1 | Open Elective | 3 | None
Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior standing
MGT450 | Strategic Humanitarian Leadership | 3 | MGT280
THE480 | Theology of Mission and Service | 3 | THE101
ELECT2 | Open Elective | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

Global Health Program Coordinator
Humanitarian Relief Liaison
Community Development Specialist
Non-Profit Advocacy Director
International Public Health Consultant
Faith-Based Mission Coordinator
Social Services Administrator

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.S. in Faith-Based Ministry of Global Health, Humanitarian Studies
Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
Normal completion time | Four academic years