Master of Arts in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration
- 100% Online (Optional)
- 30 Credit
- Intensive Courses
The Master of Arts in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration (M.A.R.H.M.A.) is a 30-credit graduate program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in religious healthcare ministry, spiritual care administration, faith-based organizational leadership, and community health outreach. The program integrates religious studies, healthcare ministry principles, ethical leadership, pastoral care, and nonprofit administration to prepare students for leadership and administrative responsibilities within religious healthcare ministries and faith-based community organizations.
Students develop essential skills in spiritual care program coordination, religious healthcare ministry administration, ethical decision-making, organizational leadership, volunteer management, and community service development. The curriculum emphasizes compassion, religious values, professional integrity, cultural understanding, and service-oriented leadership.
Graduates are prepared to contribute to faith-based healthcare ministries, religious institutions, spiritual care programs, charitable organizations, and community outreach initiatives where effective administration, ethical leadership, and compassionate religious service 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 Master of Arts in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration combines advanced religious studies with practical knowledge of faith-based healthcare ministry administration, spiritual care coordination, ethical leadership, and nonprofit organizational management.
Students explore the principles of religious healthcare ministry, pastoral and spiritual care, healthcare-related ministry administration, religious ethics, organizational governance, community outreach, financial stewardship, and effective leadership within faith-based service institutions.
The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes the relationship between religious values, compassionate service, ethical responsibility, and effective administration. Students develop the ability to coordinate spiritual support programs, organize ministry activities, manage administrative resources, and support religious service initiatives for individuals, families, and communities experiencing health-related challenges.
The program also examines theology, religious traditions, pastoral leadership, cultural diversity, and the role of faith-based institutions in promoting compassionate care and community well-being. Students gain an understanding of how religious organizations contribute to spiritual support, community engagement, and nonclinical assistance within healthcare-related environments.
The advanced stages of the program focus on strategic ministry leadership, spiritual care program development, faith-based organizational governance, ethical decision-making, and applied graduate research. Students integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies, organizational assessments, research assignments, and a final capstone project.
The program prepares graduates to serve through responsible religious leadership, professional administration, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to compassionate community service.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified for advanced leadership roles such as:
Hospital or Healthcare Facility Administrator
Health Services Director
Faith-Based Healthcare Organization Executive
Public Health Program Director
Healthcare Policy and Compliance Manager
Community Health Systems Leader
Healthcare Operations or Quality Improvement Manager
Health Ministry Director or Faith-Based Health Consultant
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Religious Healthcare Ministry Administration will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of religious healthcare ministry, spiritual care administration, theological foundations, and faith-based organizational leadership.
Analyze the relationship between religion, spirituality, compassionate care, ethical responsibility, and community well-being.
Apply religious and ethical principles to leadership decisions, administrative practices, and program development within faith-based healthcare ministries.
Demonstrate effective organizational leadership and communication skills when coordinating ministry staff, volunteers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders.
Develop, administer, and evaluate spiritual care and religious outreach programs that respond to the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Apply strategic planning, nonprofit governance, budgeting, and financial stewardship principles within religious healthcare ministry organizations.
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 Master’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 6 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | UNIV 601 |
| Healthcare Systems & Policy | 3 | HADM 602 |
| Ethics in Healthcare & Religion | 3 | HADM 603 |
| Leadership in Healthcare Organizations | 3 | HADM 604 |
| Health Economics | 3 | HADM 605 |
| Healthcare Financial Management | 3 | HADM 606 |
| Healthcare Quality & Risk Management | 3 | HADM 607 |
| Strategic Management in Healthcare | 3 | HADM 608 |
| Global Health & Development | 3 | HADM 609 |
| Health Law & Regulatory Compliance | 3 | HADM 610 |
| Organizational Behavior in Health Services | 3 | HADM 611 |
| Research Methods in Health Administration | 3 | HADM 612 |
| Religious Courses (Choose any 4 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Theology | 3 | RELI 711 |
| Christian Apologetics | 3 | RELI 712 |
| The Old Testament | 3 | RELI 713 |
| World Religions | 3 | RELI 714 |
Religion (select one)
| 3 | RELI 715 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 | RELI 716 |
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
Master's Tuition
Tuition & Fees
Master's Programs
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