Bachelor of Arts in Religious Organizational Leadership

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Organizational Leadership (B.A.R.O.L.) is a 120-credit undergraduate program designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge of religious organizational leadership, administration, governance, and community development. The program integrates religious studies, ethical leadership, nonprofit management, organizational behaviour, strategic planning, and faith-based administration to prepare students for responsible leadership within religious and community organizations.

Students develop essential skills in organizational management, communication, financial stewardship, volunteer coordination, conflict resolution, and values-based decision-making. The program emphasizes integrity, accountability, cultural understanding, and service-oriented leadership.

Graduates are prepared to serve in religious institutions, faith-based organizations, nonprofit associations, charitable foundations, and community initiatives where effective organizational leadership, ethical governance, and social responsibility 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 Organizational Leadership combines foundational religious studies with practical knowledge of organizational management and leadership. Students explore religious traditions, theological perspectives, leadership theories, administrative principles, organizational communication, financial management, and strategic development within religious and nonprofit institutions.

The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes the relationship between religious values, ethical responsibility, and effective organizational leadership. Students develop the ability to coordinate organizational activities, manage resources, support community programs, and contribute to the sustainable development of faith-based institutions.

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

The program is designed to prepare graduates to lead with integrity, professionalism, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to community service.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Organizational Leadership (B.A.R.O.L.) will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of religious studies, organizational leadership, nonprofit administration, governance, and management principles applicable to faith-based and community organizations.

    2. Apply ethical, religious, and philosophical principles to leadership decisions and administrative practices within religious institutions and nonprofit organizations.

    3. Analyze organizational challenges and develop practical solutions through strategic planning, critical thinking, responsible resource management, and effective decision-making.

    4. Demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills when coordinating staff, volunteers, community members, and organizational stakeholders.

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 the High School Diploma with the Application; and,
  3. Agree with the Terms of  Exodus University.

Featured Courses

 

General CoursesCreditsNumber
Introduction to Online Learning3ORNT 101
Introduction to Business3ORNT 102
English Composition3ENGL 102
Developing Writing Skills3ENGL 103
Introduction to Philosophy3PHIL 104
World Civilization3HIST 105
Art and Humanities3UNIV 106
Leadership Essentials3UNIV 201
Leadership Communication3COMM 202
Business Communication3COMM 203
Intercultural Communication3COMM 204
Leadership Ethics3LEAD 203
Educational Leadership3LEAD 204
Educational Psychology3EDUC 205
Career Development3LEAD 301
Culture and Globalization3SOCI 302
Character Education3EDUC 303
Cultural Diversity3PHIL 304
Humanities3PHIL 305
Computer Applications3COMP 101
Business Marketing3MARK 401
Digital Marketing and Social Selling3MARK 402
International Market Entry Strategies3MARK 403
Business Accounting3BUSS 501
Business Law3BUSS 502
Human Resources3HUMN 101
Project Management3PROJ 301
Supply Chain Management3PROJ 302
E-Commerce3PROJ 303
Organizational Behavior3ORGN 301
Religious Courses (Choose any 10 – 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
Hinduism3RELI 315
Islam3RELI 316
Sikhism3RELI 317

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