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Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Media Production, Communication

Academic unitHBIU College of Communication and MediaTotal credits120Estimated duration4 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

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

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Media Production, Communication core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Media Production and Communication is designed to equip students with the technical proficiency and ethical framework necessary to thrive in the modern media landscape. Students explore the intersection of digital storytelling, visual communication, and strategic media management through a rigorous academic lens. The curriculum balances hands-on technical training with critical analysis of cultural trends, emphasizing the role of media as a powerful tool for social good and organizational growth. By integrating theoretical foundations with practical application, the program encourages students to develop a sophisticated understanding of how media shapes public discourse and influences community perceptions. Learners engage with various platforms, including video production, digital editing, and strategic communication strategies, ensuring they are prepared for a diverse range of roles in the communication field. The program emphasizes professional excellence underpinned by values of integrity, stewardship, and servant leadership, fostering an environment where technical skills are utilized to enhance organizational impact. This degree path is designed for those seeking to combine creative passion with a commitment to intentional, impactful service in both secular and faith-based professional sectors.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Media Production, Communication program combines a rigorous liberal arts foundation with comprehensive study in media theory, technical production, communication ethics, research methods, and audience analysis. Students explore the intersection of modern communication technologies and faith-based messaging, developing practical skills in digital content creation, narrative development, and media strategy alongside a foundational understanding of social behavioral science, communication principles, and community-based outreach.

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 Media Production, Communication
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 Communication and Media
Total credits
120
Duration
4 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Apply technical proficiency in digital media production, including cinematography, sound design, and nonlinear editing, to create high-quality content.
  • Evaluate the ethical implications of media consumption and production within diverse cultural and societal contexts.
  • Design comprehensive strategic communication plans that align with the mission and objectives of nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
  • Integrate principles of servant leadership into collaborative media team management and professional project workflows.
  • Analyze contemporary media theories and communication models to inform effective message dissemination strategies.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to biblical stewardship by managing production resources and media assets with integrity and efficiency.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • ENG101
  • College Composition
  • 4
  • None
  • COM105
  • Introduction to Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • HIS110
  • World History I
  • 3
  • None
  • HUM101
  • Foundations of Human Experience
  • 3
  • None
  • ENG101 — College Composition: Explores the fundamentals of academic writing, research methods, and argumentative structure. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM105 — Introduction to Communication: Surveys the basic principles of interpersonal and organizational communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HIS110 — World History I: Examines global historical developments and cultural changes through a broad lens. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HUM101 — Foundations of Human Experience: Studies the philosophical and social development of human societies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM120
  • Media Production Basics
  • 4
  • None
  • MAT150
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • 3
  • None
  • PHI101
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • 3
  • None
  • PSY101
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • 3
  • None
  • COM120 — Media Production Basics: Introduces essential camera operation, lighting, and audio techniques for digital media. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MAT150 — Quantitative Reasoning: Focuses on applied mathematics in professional and academic settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PHI101 — Introduction to Philosophy: This course examines fundamental questions regarding existence, knowledge, and value through the study of historical and contemporary philosophical traditions. It encourages critical analysis of diverse worldviews to foster effective communication in pluralistic settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY101 — Introduction to Psychology: Provides an overview of human behavior and mental processes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM210
  • Digital Editing and Design
  • 4
  • COM120
  • ENG220
  • Creative Writing
  • 3
  • ENG101
  • SOC201
  • Sociology of Media
  • 3
  • None
  • MIN205
  • Servant Leadership Principles
  • 3
  • None
  • COM210 — Digital Editing and Design: Covers advanced software tools for non-linear video editing and graphic design. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • ENG220 — Creative Writing: Develops narrative skills for various media platforms and creative formats. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC201 — Sociology of Media: Analyzes how media impacts social structures and human interaction. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN205 — Servant Leadership Principles: Examines models of leadership based on humble service and ethical integrity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM240
  • Scriptwriting and Storytelling
  • 3
  • COM120
  • BUS210
  • Business Ethics
  • 3
  • None
  • BIO105
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • 4
  • None
  • COM260
  • Social Media Strategy
  • 3
  • COM105
  • COM240 — Scriptwriting and Storytelling: Focuses on developing compelling narrative structures for video and digital platforms. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS210 — Business Ethics: Covers ethical decision-making in corporate and nonprofit business environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BIO105 — Environmental Stewardship: Studies biology and the ethical responsibility of caring for the environment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM260 — Social Media Strategy: Analyzes the use of social networks for organizational outreach and community building. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 5 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM310
  • Advanced Media Production
  • 4
  • COM210
  • RES301
  • Research Methods in Media
  • 3
  • MAT150
  • COM315
  • Media Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • 3
  • THE101
  • MGT320
  • Nonprofit Management
  • 3
  • None
  • COM310 — Advanced Media Production: Engages in complex field production and multi-camera directing techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES301 — Research Methods in Media: Teaches quantitative and qualitative research for media effectiveness evaluation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM315 — Media Ethics and Social Responsibility: This course evaluates the moral dilemmas and social responsibilities inherent in contemporary media industries and journalistic practices. Students analyze professional codes of conduct and the impact of media messaging on diverse public audiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT320 — Nonprofit Management: Covers organizational management practices specifically for the nonprofit sector. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 6 — Year 3
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM350
  • Public Relations for Nonprofits
  • 3
  • COM105
  • COM370
  • Audio Engineering for Media
  • 3
  • COM120
  • EDU305
  • Instructional Design Basics
  • 3
  • None
  • HIS350
  • Cultural History of Media
  • 3
  • HIS110
  • COM350 — Public Relations for Nonprofits: Focuses on strategic branding and stakeholder communications. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM370 — Audio Engineering for Media: Covers professional sound design, recording, and mixing for digital content. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • EDU305 — Instructional Design Basics: Studies methods for creating effective educational content for diverse audiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HIS350 — Cultural History of Media: Examines the evolution of media technologies and their cultural impacts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 7 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • COM420
  • Communication Law and Policy
  • 3
  • None
  • COM440
  • Advanced Storytelling Workshop
  • 4
  • COM310
  • COU410
  • Communication and Community
  • 3
  • PSY101
  • BUS450
  • Strategic Media Planning
  • 3
  • MGT320
  • COM420 — Communication Law and Policy: Provides a legal overview of intellectual property, copyright, and digital rights. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM440 — Advanced Storytelling Workshop: Engages in long-form narrative production projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COU410 — Communication and Community: Focuses on interpersonal communication within diverse community groups. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS450 — Strategic Media Planning: Analyzes budget management and resource allocation in media projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 8 — Year 4
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP499
  • Senior Capstone Project
  • 4
  • Final Semester Senior Status
  • COM480
  • Professionalism in Media
  • 3
  • Senior Status
  • COM490
  • Media Internship
  • 3
  • Senior Status
  • COM495
  • Professional Development and Career Strategy
  • 3
  • Senior Status
  • CAP499 — Senior Capstone Project: Culminating professional media production project integrating ethical research and technical skills. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM480 — Professionalism in Media: Prepares students for career entry through portfolio development and interview training. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM490 — Media Internship: Applied experience in a professional media or organizational communication environment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM495 — Professional Development and Career Strategy: This course focuses on the alignment of personal career goals with the professional requirements of the media and communication sectors. Students develop comprehensive portfolios and long-term planning skills to transition successfully into professional practice. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Submission of official transcripts, a personal statement regarding academic and professional goals, and two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references is required for holistic review. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience, requiring students to synthesize their technical training and ethical education into a professional-grade media campaign. Students must produce a comprehensive multimedia project that addresses a specific communication challenge faced by a real-world nonprofit or community-based organization. This project requires students to demonstrate mastery in production, project management, and strategic communication while adhering to a rigorous timeline and professional quality standards. Beyond technical achievement, the capstone integrates the student's faith-based perspectives by requiring an explicit reflection on how their work exemplifies servant leadership and biblical stewardship. Students must articulate how their project promotes the organization's mission while adhering to high ethical standards. The project serves as a showcase of both academic competence and spiritual maturity, demonstrating the student’s readiness to integrate professional excellence with a character-driven approach to communication, ultimately reflecting a commitment to service-oriented excellence.

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 minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core and elective coursework and receive a satisfactory evaluation on the Senior Capstone Project. The curriculum ensures that academic rigor is balanced with spiritual formation and professional development.
  • In addition to academic benchmarks, students are expected to participate in institutional chapel services and engage in designated community service hours throughout their tenure. These requirements are intended to foster spiritual maturity, character development, and a lifelong commitment to ethical integrity and service. By the time of graduation, students demonstrate both the technical skill set necessary for the media industry and the moral clarity required to serve as leaders in faith-informed professional contexts.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Media Production Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Communications Director
  • Digital Content Strategist
  • Public Relations Assistant
  • Video Producer for Ministry Organizations
  • Community Engagement Manager
  • Visual Media Specialist
  • 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 Media Production, Communication
  • Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Four academic years
  • General education | 36 credit hours
  • Faith-Based Media Production, Communication core | 63 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
  • Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • ENG101 | College Composition | 4 | None
  • COM105 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | None
  • HIS110 | World History I | 3 | None
  • HUM101 | Foundations of Human Experience | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM120 | Media Production Basics | 4 | None
  • MAT150 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
  • PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | None
  • PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM210 | Digital Editing and Design | 4 | COM120
  • ENG220 | Creative Writing | 3 | ENG101
  • SOC201 | Sociology of Media | 3 | None
  • MIN205 | Servant Leadership Principles | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM240 | Scriptwriting and Storytelling | 3 | COM120
  • BUS210 | Business Ethics | 3 | None
  • BIO105 | Environmental Stewardship | 4 | None
  • COM260 | Social Media Strategy | 3 | COM105
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM310 | Advanced Media Production | 4 | COM210
  • RES301 | Research Methods in Media | 3 | MAT150
  • COM315 | Media Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 | THE101
  • MGT320 | Nonprofit Management | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM350 | Public Relations for Nonprofits | 3 | COM105
  • COM370 | Audio Engineering for Media | 3 | COM120
  • EDU305 | Instructional Design Basics | 3 | None
  • HIS350 | Cultural History of Media | 3 | HIS110
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • COM420 | Communication Law and Policy | 3 | None
  • COM440 | Advanced Storytelling Workshop | 4 | COM310
  • COU410 | Communication and Community | 3 | PSY101
  • BUS450 | Strategic Media Planning | 3 | MGT320
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Final Semester Senior Status
  • COM480 | Professionalism in Media | 3 | Senior Status
  • COM490 | Media Internship | 3 | Senior Status
  • COM495 | Professional Development and Career Strategy | 3 | Senior Status

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Media Production Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Communications Director
  • Digital Content Strategist
  • Public Relations Assistant
  • Video Producer for Ministry Organizations
  • Community Engagement Manager
  • Visual Media Specialist

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