- 100% Online (Optional)
- 120 Credit
- Intensive Courses
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
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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:
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of religious administration, organizational management, nonprofit leadership, religious studies, and ethical governance.
Understand the administrative structures, operational responsibilities, and governance principles of churches, religious institutions, ministries, and faith-based organizations.
Apply religious, ethical, and philosophical principles to organizational decision-making, administrative leadership, and professional conduct.
Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills when collaborating with religious leaders, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Apply financial stewardship, budgeting, resource allocation, and administrative management principles within religious and nonprofit organizations.
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
Featured Courses
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| General Courses (Choose any 22 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | ORNT 101 |
| English Composition | 3 | ENGL 102 |
| Developing Writing Skills | 3 | ENGL 103 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | PHIL 104 |
| World Civilization | 3 | HIST 105 |
| Art and Humanities | 3 | UNIV 106 |
| Leadership Essentials | 3 | UNIV 201 |
| Leadership Communication | 3 | COMM 202 |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | COMM 204 |
| Leadership Ethics | 3 | LEADÂ 204 |
| Aviation Risk Management & Safety Systems | 3 | AVIA 305 |
| Career Development | 3 | LEAD 301 |
| Culture and Globalization | 3 | SOCI 302 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 | PHIL 304 |
| Introduction to Aviation Management | 3 | AVIA 101 |
| Aviation Safety & Regulations | 3 | AVIA 201 |
| Airport Operations & Administration | 3 | AVIA 202 |
| Airline Management & Strategy | 3 | AVIA 203 |
| Aviation Law & Compliance | 3 | AVIA 204 |
| Business Fundamentals for Aviation | 3 | BUSN 301 |
| Financial Management in Aviation | 3 | BUSN 302 |
| Ethics & Religious Foundations in Business | 3 | RELB 303 |
| Aviation Technology & Innovation | 3 | AVIA 304 |
| Global Aviation Industry & Economics | 3 | AVIA 401 |
| Research Methods in Aviation & Business | 3 | AVIA 402 |
| Capstone Project in Aviation & Religious Business Management | 3 | AVIA 403 |
| Religious Courses (Choose any 8 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Bible | 3 | BIBL 301 |
| Introduction to Theology | 3 | THEO 302 |
| Biblical Theology | 3 | THEO 303 |
| Biblical Foundation of Ethics | 3 | ETHC 304 |
| Christian Apologetics | 3 | PHIL 305 |
| Old Testament | 3 | BIBL 306 |
| New Testament | 3 | BIBL 307 |
| Pentateuch | 3 | BIBL 308 |
| The Fall | 3 | THEO 309 |
| Soteriology | 3 | THEO 310 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 | THEO 311 |
| Missiology | 3 | MISS 312 |
| World Religions | 3 | RELI 313 |
| Christianity | 3 | RELI 314 |
| Islam | 3 | RELI 315 |
| Sikhism | 3 | RELI 316 |
Courses
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Online Learning
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â An Introduction to the Bible
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Biblical Foundation of Ethics
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation Prospectus
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation I
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation II
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation III
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation IV
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation V
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation Defense
Courses
| General Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | EXOD 501 |
| Bible Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to the Bible | 3 | EXOD 511 |
| Specialization Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Foundation of Ethics  | 3 | EXOD 513 |
| Research Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Prospectus | 3 | EXOD 901 |
| Dissertation I | 3 | EXOD 902 |
| Dissertation II | 3 | EXOD 903 |
| Dissertation III | 3 | EXOD 904 |
| Dissertation IV | 3 | EXOD 905 |
| Dissertation V | 3 | EXOD 906 |
| Dissertation Defense | 3 | EXOD 907 |
Career opportunities
Bachelor's Tuition
Tuition & Fees
Bachelor's Programs
The basic costs listed here reflect the average total and are intended to be a planning guide for new students and their parents. As applicable, tuition, costs, and fees are subject to change without notice.
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Tuition Costs - Domestic
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