Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based English Literature, Specialization in Arts Cultural Management

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based English Literature

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 Arts and Humanities

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze foundational and contemporary literary texts using diverse critical theories.
• Evaluate the organizational and financial structures required to manage arts and cultural institutions.
• Design communication strategies that effectively promote arts engagement within community organizations.
• Integrate ethical decision-making frameworks into the management of literary and cultural projects.
• Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills in both academic and professional settings.
• Apply principles of servant leadership to the stewardship of organizational resources and personnel.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 101
• Foundations of Literary Analysis
• 4
• None
• HUM 102
• History of Western Culture
• 3
• None
• BUS 101
• Introduction to Management
• 3
• None
• COM 105
• Communication in Professional Settings
• 3
• None
• ENG 101 — Foundations of Literary Analysis: An introduction to the methodologies of reading, interpreting, and analyzing classic and contemporary literary texts. Students explore themes of character, voice, and narrative structure. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM 102 — History of Western Culture: A survey of the philosophical, artistic, and historical developments that shaped modern culture. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of values and intellectual discourse. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 101 — Introduction to Management: This course covers the fundamentals of organizational behavior, planning, and resource management. Students analyze the roles and responsibilities of professional leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 105 — Communication in Professional Settings: Focuses on the development of oral and written communication skills necessary for professional environments. Students practice persuasive rhetoric and public discourse. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 110
• Survey of World Literature
• 3
• ENG 101
• MGT 150
• Principles of Arts Marketing
• 3
• BUS 101
• MAT 120
• Quantitative Reasoning for Social Sciences
• 3
• None
• RES 150
• Research Methods for Humanities
• 4
• ENG 101
• ENG 110 — Survey of World Literature: An examination of diverse literary traditions and authors from global cultures. The course highlights common human themes and cultural storytelling. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 150 — Principles of Arts Marketing: Covers the essential strategies for promoting arts initiatives and cultural organizations to broad audiences. Students explore branding and community engagement strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT 120 — Quantitative Reasoning for Social Sciences: Students learn to interpret data and apply mathematical models to real-world community issues. Includes focus on budgeting and operational metrics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES 150 — Research Methods for Humanities: Introduces systematic research methods for investigating literary topics and cultural trends. Focuses on information literacy and scholarly integrity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 201
• British Literature I: Origins to Enlightenment
• 3
• ENG 101
• BUS 210
• Nonprofit Financial Management
• 3
• BUS 101
• SOC 220
• Sociology of Cultural Institutions
• 3
• HUM 102
• ENG 215
• Creative Writing Workshop
• 4
• ENG 101
• ENG 201 — British Literature I: Origins to Enlightenment: Explores the development of the British literary canon from its foundations through the 18th century. Students analyze historical contexts and poetic forms. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 210 — Nonprofit Financial Management: Provides an overview of financial planning, budgeting, and fiduciary responsibility within the nonprofit sector. Emphasis is placed on transparency and ethical resource use. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC 220 — Sociology of Cultural Institutions: This course examines the social structures and dynamics that shape the creation and consumption of cultural artifacts. Students analyze how societal values and historical developments influence institutional expressions within diverse communities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG 215 — Creative Writing Workshop: Provides a collaborative environment for the development of original prose and poetry. Focuses on the discipline of craft and thematic exploration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 202
• American Literature I: Colonial to Civil War
• 3
• ENG 101
• MGT 260
• Volunteer Management
• 3
• BUS 101
• SOC 230
• Social Issues and Community Engagement
• 3
• None
• HUM 250
• Ethics in the Arts
• 4
• HUM 102
• ENG 202 — American Literature I: Colonial to Civil War: Covers the foundational texts of American literature, exploring themes of identity and moral philosophy. Includes a focus on regional storytelling traditions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 260 — Volunteer Management: Examines the recruitment, retention, and leadership of volunteers within mission-driven organizations. Highlights the role of servant leadership in staff development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC 230 — Social Issues and Community Engagement: Analyzes contemporary social challenges and the role of community-based organizations in addressing them. Encourages critical thinking regarding service and advocacy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM 250 — Ethics in the Arts: Addresses the moral dimensions of cultural production, representation, and institutional management. Students evaluate real-world case studies in arts policy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 301
• Modernist Literature
• 3
• ENG 101
• BUS 310
• Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
• 3
• BUS 210
• COM 320
• Public Relations and Advocacy
• 3
• COM 105
• ENG 330
• Literature and Social Justice
• 4
• ENG 101
• ENG 301 — Modernist Literature: Investigates the radical shifts in literary form and subject matter during the early 20th century. Analyzes the impact of rapid technological and cultural change. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 310 — Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: Focuses on long-term goal setting, mission alignment, and organizational sustainability. Students draft comprehensive strategic plans for cultural institutions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 320 — Public Relations and Advocacy: Develops the skills to manage public image and advocate for cultural programs. Explores crisis communication and stakeholder outreach techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG 330 — Literature and Social Justice: Explores how literature engages with concepts of equality, justice, and human dignity. Critiques structural barriers through the analysis of fiction and memoir. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 302
• Contemporary World Literature
• 3
• ENG 101
• MGT 350
• Event Planning and Curatorial Practice
• 3
• MGT 150
• CHR 310
• Principles of Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• ENG 380
• Digital Humanities and Cultural Media
• 4
• RES 150
• ENG 302 — Contemporary World Literature: Focuses on post-1950s literature and the emergence of global voices. Examines themes of globalization, diaspora, and hybridity in storytelling. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 350 — Event Planning and Curatorial Practice: A practical study of organizing cultural exhibitions, lectures, and community events. Covers logistical planning and effective curation strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR 310 — Principles of Servant Leadership: Explores the theoretical and practical applications of servant leadership in professional environments. Emphasizes character development and stewardship. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG 380 — Digital Humanities and Cultural Media: Introduces the use of digital tools to analyze and present literature to broader public audiences. Focuses on accessibility and digital storytelling. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 401
• Senior Literary Seminar
• 3
• Senior Standing
• BUS 420
• Governance and Institutional Leadership
• 3
• BUS 310
• ENG 450
• Publishing and Literary Arts Management
• 3
• MGT 350
• CAP 480
• Senior Internship
• 4
• Senior Standing
• ENG 401 — Senior Literary Seminar: An intensive seminar focused on advanced critical theory and specialized reading topics. Encourages synthesis of previous literary knowledge. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 420 — Governance and Institutional Leadership: Analyzes board relations, organizational governance, and the ethical responsibilities of executive management. Examines legal compliance and oversight. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG 450 — Publishing and Literary Arts Management: Provides an overview of the publishing industry, grants, and the lifecycle of literary arts projects. Explores operational workflows for small presses. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 480 — Senior Internship: Field experience in an approved cultural or literary nonprofit organization. Students apply classroom knowledge to real-world operational scenarios. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 8 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 490
• Senior Thesis: Literature and Culture
• 3
• ENG 401
• MGT 495
• Organizational Leadership Seminar
• 3
• Senior Standing
• CAP 499
• Senior Capstone Project
• 4
• Senior Standing
• HIS 490
• Advanced Cultural Analysis
• 3
• Senior Standing
• ENG 490 — Senior Thesis: Literature and Culture: Students research and write an original scholarly paper contributing to the understanding of literature's role in public life. Culminates in a public defense of their findings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 495 — Organizational Leadership Seminar: Facilitates reflective discussions on career preparedness, ethics, and the integration of faith and professional work. Focuses on future planning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP 499 — Senior Capstone Project: A comprehensive project involving the design and execution of an arts or literary initiative for a nonprofit entity. Represents the culmination of both literary studies and management training. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS 490 — Advanced Cultural Analysis: A review of modern historical forces and their influence on contemporary cultural institutions. Requires synthesis of interdisciplinary knowledge. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a GED, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students must submit official transcripts, a statement of purpose outlining their academic interests and commitment to ethical community engagement, and two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the final academic demonstration of the student’s mastery in both English literature and arts management. Students are required to design, implement, and analyze a multifaceted project that addresses a specific need within an arts or literary-focused nonprofit organization. This project requires the synthesis of research-based literary analysis and strategic management planning, culminating in a formal presentation and a comprehensive project portfolio. Beyond demonstrating academic and professional competence, the Capstone integrates faith-based perspectives by requiring students to articulate how their project promotes human flourishing and communal well-being. Through the application of biblical stewardship and servant leadership, students demonstrate how their disciplinary work acts as a vehicle for service, ethical integrity, and spiritual formation, providing a tangible example of their readiness to act as responsible stewards in the public sphere.

• To qualify for graduation, students must complete 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. All core and specialization courses must be passed, and the Senior Capstone Project must receive a satisfactory grade from a faculty review committee. This academic achievement signifies not only intellectual growth but also the development of a character grounded in faith-informed ethical standards.
• In addition to academic requirements, students are expected to engage in consistent community service, attend institutional formation activities, and demonstrate personal and professional maturation. Graduation represents the successful integration of rigorous scholarly inquiry with a commitment to faith-based service, verifying that the candidate is fully equipped for professional excellence, civic engagement, and the humble pursuit of community transformation.
• Career Opportunities
• Literary Program Coordinator
• Arts Museum Administrator
• Nonprofit Communications Manager
• Development Officer for Cultural Organizations
• Editorial Assistant for Faith-Based Publications
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Grant Writer for Arts Institutions
• 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 English Literature
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Faith-Based English Literature core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 101 | Foundations of Literary Analysis | 4 | None
• HUM 102 | History of Western Culture | 3 | None
• BUS 101 | Introduction to Management | 3 | None
• COM 105 | Communication in Professional Settings | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 110 | Survey of World Literature | 3 | ENG 101
• MGT 150 | Principles of Arts Marketing | 3 | BUS 101
• MAT 120 | Quantitative Reasoning for Social Sciences | 3 | None
• RES 150 | Research Methods for Humanities | 4 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 201 | British Literature I: Origins to Enlightenment | 3 | ENG 101
• BUS 210 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 | BUS 101
• SOC 220 | Sociology of Cultural Institutions | 3 | HUM 102
• ENG 215 | Creative Writing Workshop | 4 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 202 | American Literature I: Colonial to Civil War | 3 | ENG 101
• MGT 260 | Volunteer Management | 3 | BUS 101
• SOC 230 | Social Issues and Community Engagement | 3 | None
• HUM 250 | Ethics in the Arts | 4 | HUM 102
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 301 | Modernist Literature | 3 | ENG 101
• BUS 310 | Strategic Planning for Nonprofits | 3 | BUS 210
• COM 320 | Public Relations and Advocacy | 3 | COM 105
• ENG 330 | Literature and Social Justice | 4 | ENG 101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 302 | Contemporary World Literature | 3 | ENG 101
• MGT 350 | Event Planning and Curatorial Practice | 3 | MGT 150
• CHR 310 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• ENG 380 | Digital Humanities and Cultural Media | 4 | RES 150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 401 | Senior Literary Seminar | 3 | Senior Standing
• BUS 420 | Governance and Institutional Leadership | 3 | BUS 310
• ENG 450 | Publishing and Literary Arts Management | 3 | MGT 350
• CAP 480 | Senior Internship | 4 | Senior Standing
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 490 | Senior Thesis: Literature and Culture | 3 | ENG 401
• MGT 495 | Organizational Leadership Seminar | 3 | Senior Standing
• CAP 499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior Standing
• HIS 490 | Advanced Cultural Analysis | 3 | Senior Standing