The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Administration (B.A.R.A.) is a 120-credit undergraduate program designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in religious organizational administration, faith-based leadership, nonprofit management, and community development. The program integrates religious studies, ethical governance, organizational management, financial stewardship, and strategic planning to prepare students for administrative and leadership responsibilities within religious institutions and faith-based organizations.

Students develop essential skills in religious administration, organizational communication, resource management, volunteer coordination, program development, and ethical decision-making. The curriculum emphasizes integrity, accountability, cultural understanding, and service-oriented leadership.

Graduates are prepared to serve within churches, religious institutions, ministries, charitable organizations, faith-based educational institutions, and nonprofit community organizations where effective administration, responsible leadership, and ethical governance are essential.

Overview

 

This program is offered 100% online (optional), allowing students to complete their studies anytime and anywhere, from the comfort of their homes.

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Administration combines foundational religious studies with practical knowledge of organizational administration, leadership, governance, and nonprofit management.

Students explore religious organizational structures, administrative principles, leadership theories, financial stewardship, strategic planning, human resource management, organizational communication, and community engagement.

The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes the relationship between religious values, ethical responsibility, and effective organizational administration. Students develop the ability to coordinate institutional activities, manage organizational resources, assist religious leaders, supervise administrative processes, and support religious education and community service initiatives.

The program also examines religious traditions, theology, biblical ethics, interfaith understanding, and the role of religious institutions in society. Students develop an appreciation of the ethical and cultural considerations involved in managing faith-based organizations and serving diverse communities.

The advanced stages of the program focus on religious organizational governance, strategic administration, nonprofit leadership, organizational development, and applied research. Students integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies, research assignments, and a final capstone project.

The program prepares graduates to contribute to religious and nonprofit institutions through effective administration, professional integrity, ethical leadership, and responsible community service.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Education and Religious Studies will be equipped for leadership and service-oriented roles that require both educational expertise and ethical grounding, such as:

  • School Administrator or Principal

  • Curriculum Coordinator or Academic Program Manager

  • Teacher or Lecturer in Faith-Informed Education

  • Educational Program Director for Nonprofits or Community Organizations

  • Community Outreach and Education Coordinator

  • Policy Advisor for Education and Ethics Programs

  • Leadership Roles in Faith-Based or Cultural Educational Initiatives

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Administration (B.A.R.A.) will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of religious administration, organizational management, nonprofit leadership, religious studies, and ethical governance.

  2. Understand the administrative structures, operational responsibilities, and governance principles of churches, religious institutions, ministries, and faith-based organizations.

  3. Apply religious, ethical, and philosophical principles to organizational decision-making, administrative leadership, and professional conduct.

  4. Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills when collaborating with religious leaders, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

  5. Apply financial stewardship, budgeting, resource allocation, and administrative management principles within religious and nonprofit organizations.

  6. Develop strategic planning and organizational management skills to support institutional growth, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.

Transfer Credits to Exodus University

Exodus University is dedicated to saving you time and money by providing easy and fair transfer evaluation for eligible course credit.

Students can transfer to Exodus University up to 75% of credits into a Bachelor’s degree for courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferrable.

Exodus University evaluates eligible undergraduate transfer credits individually based on official transcripts, course equivalency, academic level, and established transfer-credit policies. Acceptance of transfer credits is not guaranteed.

Admission Requirements

For admission, students are required to:

  1. Complete the online Application at this link;
  2. Submit a copy of transcript from prior college with the Application; and,
  3. Agree with the Terms of  Exodus University.

Featured Courses

 

General Courses (Choose any 22 – minimum)CreditsNumber
Introduction to Online Learning3ORNT 101
English Composition3ENGL 102
Developing Writing Skills3ENGL 103
Introduction to Philosophy3PHIL 104
World Civilization3HIST 105
Art and Humanities3UNIV 106
Leadership Essentials3UNIV 201
Leadership Communication3COMM 202
Intercultural Communication3COMM 204
Leadership Ethics3LEAD 204
Aviation Risk Management & Safety Systems3AVIA 305
Career Development3LEAD 301
Culture and Globalization3SOCI 302
Cultural Diversity3PHIL 304
Introduction to Aviation Management3AVIA 101
Aviation Safety & Regulations3AVIA 201
Airport Operations & Administration3AVIA 202
Airline Management & Strategy3AVIA 203
Aviation Law & Compliance3AVIA 204
Business Fundamentals for Aviation3BUSN 301
Financial Management in Aviation3BUSN 302
Ethics & Religious Foundations in Business3RELB 303
Aviation Technology & Innovation3AVIA 304
Global Aviation Industry & Economics3AVIA 401
Research Methods in Aviation & Business3AVIA 402
Capstone Project in Aviation & Religious Business Management3AVIA 403
Religious Courses (Choose any 8 – minimum)CreditsNumber
Introduction to the Bible3BIBL 301
Introduction to Theology3THEO 302
Biblical Theology3THEO 303
Biblical Foundation of Ethics3ETHC 304
Christian Apologetics3PHIL 305
Old Testament3BIBL 306
New Testament3BIBL 307
Pentateuch3BIBL 308
The Fall3THEO 309
Soteriology3THEO 310
Hermeneutics3THEO 311
Missiology3MISS 312
World Religions3RELI 313
Christianity3RELI 314
Islam3RELI 315
Sikhism3RELI 316

Courses

Credits  Courses
3            Introduction to Online Learning

Credits  Courses
3            An Introduction to the Bible
3            Biblical Foundation of Ethics

Credits  Courses
3            Dissertation Prospectus
3            Dissertation I
3            Dissertation II
3            Dissertation III
3            Dissertation IV
3            Dissertation V
3            Dissertation Defense

Courses

General Core CoursesCreditsNumber
Introduction to Online Learning3EXOD 501
Bible Core CoursesCreditsNumber
An Introduction to the Bible3EXOD 511
Specialization Core CoursesCreditsNumber
Biblical Foundation of Ethics   3EXOD 513
Research Core CoursesCreditsNumber
Dissertation Prospectus3EXOD 901
Dissertation I3EXOD 902
Dissertation II3EXOD 903
Dissertation III3EXOD 904
Dissertation IV3EXOD 905
Dissertation V3EXOD 906
Dissertation Defense3EXOD 907

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