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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Global Communication, Media

Academic unitHBIU College of International StudiesTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Global Communication, Media

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Global Communication, Media core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Global Communication and Media provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between digital communication technologies and the mission of faith-based global outreach. This program examines the theoretical foundations of global media systems, interpersonal communication, and the sociopolitical implications of information dissemination in a cross-cultural landscape. Through a multidisciplinary lens, students develop the analytical and creative skills necessary to navigate the complexities of international media environments while grounded in principles of ethical responsibility and servant leadership.

Students engage in rigorous study regarding media law, digital ethics, cross-cultural storytelling, and institutional communication strategies. By integrating contemporary communication theory with a commitment to integrity and global stewardship, the program equips graduates to serve as effective communicators in diverse organizational settings. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, media literacy, and the practical application of communication strategies to foster meaningful global dialogue and sustainable community development.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Global Communication, Media program integrates a robust general education foundation with comprehensive study in media theory, communication ethics, human development, cross-cultural research, crisis communication, and strategic digital program development. Students gain proficiency in applying faith-based perspectives to contemporary global messaging, media production, and community-based support initiatives.

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 Global Communication, Media
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 influence of global media structures on social, cultural, and political discourse.
  • Evaluate communication strategies through the lens of servant leadership and ethical responsibility.
  • Develop culturally responsive communication content for diverse international audiences.
  • Apply biblical principles of stewardship and justice to the production and dissemination of digital media.
  • Design comprehensive media campaigns that address community needs and institutional objectives.
  • Interpret complex ethical dilemmas in media production using established moral frameworks.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in professional, academic, and creative communication formats.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • ENG101
  • Academic Writing and Rhetoric
  • 3
  • None
  • COM110
  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • PHI105
  • Foundations of Philosophical Inquiry
  • 3
  • None
  • HIS120
  • Global History of Ideas
  • 3
  • None
  • ENG101 — Academic Writing and Rhetoric: Focuses on the development of academic writing skills including research, drafting, and citation. Students practice articulating complex ideas with clarity and precisionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • COM110 — Introduction to Human Communication: Explores the fundamental theories of interpersonal and group communication. Emphasizes the development of effective verbal and non-verbal skillsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • PHI105 — Foundations of Philosophical Inquiry: This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of critical thinking, logic, and epistemological frameworks. It examines how diverse perspectives shape societal values and ethical decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HIS120 — Global History of Ideas: Surveys the major intellectual currents that have shaped human societies. Analyzes the cultural evolution of global interactionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM120
  • Digital Media Foundations
  • 3
  • COM110
  • ENG102
  • Research and Critical Inquiry
  • 3
  • ENG101
  • SOC150
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • 3
  • None
  • MIN110
  • Principles of Servant Leadership
  • 3
  • None
  • COM120 — Digital Media Foundations: Introduces the technical and creative aspects of digital media production. Focuses on content creation across multiple platformsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • ENG102 — Research and Critical Inquiry: Continues the development of research skills through the examination of primary and secondary sources. Emphasizes scholarly rigorThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • SOC150 — Introduction to Sociology: Studies the social structures and dynamics of human groups. Analyzes how communities function within a globalized contextThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • MIN110 — Principles of Servant Leadership: Studies the model of leadership as service to others. Evaluates case studies in moral influence and organizational behaviorThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM210
  • Communication Theory
  • 3
  • COM110
  • BUS205
  • Business Ethics
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC220
  • Sociology of Work and Career
  • 3
  • CHR105
  • MAT201
  • Statistics for the Social Sciences
  • 3
  • None
  • COM210 — Communication Theory: Deepens understanding of traditional and contemporary communication theories. Provides a framework for analyzing media impactThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • BUS205 — Business Ethics: Applies moral reasoning to the global marketplace. Discusses the role of integrity and transparency in institutional managementThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • SOC220 — Sociology of Work and Career: This course analyzes the changing nature of professional identity and the social significance of labor in contemporary society. Students explore the intersection of personal professional development and organizational roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MAT201 — Statistics for the Social Sciences: Introduces quantitative methods for data analysis. Focuses on interpreting social data to inform communication strategyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM240
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • 3
  • COM110
  • RES250
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • 3
  • MAT201
  • COM260
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • 3
  • COM120
  • ELECT101
  • General Elective I
  • 3
  • None
  • COM240 — Cross-Cultural Communication: Examines the challenges and opportunities of communicating across different cultural contexts. Emphasizes sensitivity and effective messagingThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • RES250 — Qualitative Research Methods: Teaches qualitative data collection techniques such as interviewing and focus groups. Prepares students for advanced researchThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • COM260 — Media Law and Ethics: Reviews the legal frameworks governing media and the ethical dilemmas inherent in mass communication. Focuses on global standardsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • ELECT101 — General Elective I: Student selected elective to broaden academic focusThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 5 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM310
  • Media and Global Culture
  • 4
  • COM210
  • COM330
  • Strategic Communication and Public Relations
  • 3
  • COM210
  • HUM320
  • Global Justice and Human Rights
  • 3
  • SOC150
  • ELECT102
  • General Elective II
  • 3
  • None
  • COM310 — Media and Global Culture: Analyzes the power of global media in shaping culture and societal norms. Investigates the relationship between technology and globalizationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • COM330 — Strategic Communication and Public Relations: Provides training in planning and executing strategic communication initiatives. Emphasizes audience analysis and channel selectionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • HUM320 — Global Justice and Human Rights: Explores the ethical responsibility to promote human flourishing. Examines the intersection of global advocacy and communicationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • ELECT102 — General Elective II: Student selected elective to broaden academic focusThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 6 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM350
  • Advanced Media Production
  • 4
  • COM120
  • COM370
  • Organizational Communication
  • 3
  • MIN110
  • SOC330
  • Sociology of Contemporary Social Problems
  • 3
  • THE220
  • ELECT103
  • General Elective III
  • 3
  • None
  • COM350 — Advanced Media Production: Offers intensive practice in sophisticated media creation tools. Focuses on the production of long-form and multimedia contentThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • COM370 — Organizational Communication: Studies communication within institutions. Emphasizes the role of transparent leadership and healthy internal environmentsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • SOC330 — Sociology of Contemporary Social Problems: This course investigates modern societal issues through the lens of sociological theory, focusing on inequality, community development, and public policy. It encourages students to evaluate systemic solutions to complex global challenges. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • ELECT103 — General Elective III: Student selected elective to broaden academic focusThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 7 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM410
  • International Relations and Media
  • 3
  • HIS120
  • COM420
  • Advanced Media Strategy
  • 3
  • COM330
  • RES450
  • Senior Research Seminar
  • 3
  • RES250
  • ELECT104
  • General Elective IV
  • 3
  • None
  • COM410 — International Relations and Media: Investigates the nexus between diplomacy, media, and foreign policy. Analyzes the impact of information dissemination on international conflictThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • COM420 — Advanced Media Strategy: Focuses on high-level strategy and crisis communication for global entities. Discusses ethics in reputation managementThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • RES450 — Senior Research Seminar: Provides guidance in conceptualizing and initiating the capstone project. Includes review of academic literature and methodologyThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • ELECT104 — General Elective IV: Student selected elective to broaden academic focusThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • Semester 8 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP490
  • Senior Capstone Project
  • 4
  • RES450
  • COM480
  • Ethics in Global Leadership
  • 3
  • MIN110
  • POL440
  • Public Policy and Civil Society
  • 3
  • CHR330
  • ELECT105
  • General Elective V
  • 3
  • None
  • CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culmination of the undergraduate experience, requiring a major media-based project rooted in research and ethical inquiry. Demonstrates integration of theory and faith-informed practiceThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • COM480 — Ethics in Global Leadership: Reflects on the challenges of leadership in a cross-cultural environment. Emphasizes the synthesis of professional competence and characterThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
  • POL440 — Public Policy and Civil Society: This course examines the role of non-governmental organizations and civil society institutions in influencing public discourse and political outcomes. Students study strategies for effective civic engagement and organizational advocacy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • ELECT105 — General Elective V: Student selected elective to broaden academic focusThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Global Communication and Media requires the completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students must submit a formal application, official transcripts, and a personal statement outlining their commitment to ethical leadership and their goals for integrating their faith within the global communications field. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the final academic demonstration of the student’s mastery in global communication and media. Students are required to design, develop, and present a comprehensive media project that addresses a significant global issue through the lens of ethical stewardship and servant leadership. This project requires students to integrate theoretical knowledge from their core curriculum with practical research, requiring a robust literature review and a measurable impact assessment. The project is weighted at 4 credit hours to reflect the depth of research and professional synthesis involved. Beyond academic proficiency, the capstone provides a space for students to demonstrate their growth in faith-informed character development. Students must document how their work reflects values such as humility, service, and integrity, articulating the theological underpinnings of their communicative choices. Through the refinement of this project, students display their readiness to enter professional spaces as practitioners who hold their work to the highest standards of excellence while maintaining a commitment to the well-being and dignity of the global communities they aim to serve.

Protected Curriculum

Complete program outline available after verification

Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. All students must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the core curriculum, including the satisfactory completion of the Senior Capstone Project. Students must also fulfill institutional requirements related to spiritual formation, which include active participation in community service, regular engagement in chapel services, and the completion of foundational theology coursework.
  • Academic achievement must be accompanied by evidence of moral and spiritual integrity, reflecting the values of HBI University. Graduation is not merely an acknowledgment of intellectual attainment, but a recognition of a student’s readiness to carry their faith into their professional sphere. Through this holistic preparation, graduates emerge as individuals equipped with both the cognitive tools for global engagement and the character-driven commitment to advocate for truth, justice, and compassion in their future vocations.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Global Non-Profit Communications Specialist
  • International Media Researcher
  • Digital Content Strategist for Religious Organizations
  • Cross-Cultural Relations Coordinator
  • Public Relations Consultant for Mission-Driven Enterprises
  • Media Production Manager for Global Humanitarian Projects
  • Community Development Liaison
  • 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 Global Communication, Media
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years
  • General education | 36 credit hours
  • Faith-Based Global Communication, Media 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
  • COM110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 | None
  • PHI105 | Foundations of Philosophical Inquiry | 3 | None
  • HIS120 | Global History of Ideas | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM120 | Digital Media Foundations | 3 | COM110
  • ENG102 | Research and Critical Inquiry | 3 | ENG101
  • SOC150 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
  • MIN110 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM210 | Communication Theory | 3 | COM110
  • BUS205 | Business Ethics | 3 | None
  • SOC220 | Sociology of Work and Career | 3 | CHR105
  • MAT201 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM240 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | COM110
  • RES250 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 | MAT201
  • COM260 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 | COM120
  • ELECT101 | General Elective I | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM310 | Media and Global Culture | 4 | COM210
  • COM330 | Strategic Communication and Public Relations | 3 | COM210
  • HUM320 | Global Justice and Human Rights | 3 | SOC150
  • ELECT102 | General Elective II | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM350 | Advanced Media Production | 4 | COM120
  • COM370 | Organizational Communication | 3 | MIN110
  • SOC330 | Sociology of Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | THE220
  • ELECT103 | General Elective III | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM410 | International Relations and Media | 3 | HIS120
  • COM420 | Advanced Media Strategy | 3 | COM330
  • RES450 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 | RES250
  • ELECT104 | General Elective IV | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES450
  • COM480 | Ethics in Global Leadership | 3 | MIN110
  • POL440 | Public Policy and Civil Society | 3 | CHR330
  • ELECT105 | General Elective V | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Global Non-Profit Communications Specialist
  • International Media Researcher
  • Digital Content Strategist for Religious Organizations
  • Cross-Cultural Relations Coordinator
  • Public Relations Consultant for Mission-Driven Enterprises
  • Media Production Manager for Global Humanitarian Projects
  • Community Development Liaison

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 Global Communication, Media
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years