UN SDG & Academic Impact Alignment | Bahari School of Ministry

Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and United Nations Academic Impact

This document presents the alignment between Bahari School of Ministry’s academic programs and institutional practices and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals alongside the core principles of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative. It is designed for web publication, institutional review, and submission to international partners.

Institutional Alignment Framework

Bahari School of Ministry is an internationally accredited, fully online academic institution dedicated to ethical leadership, inclusive education, community well-being, gender equity, and responsible innovation. The institution integrates the Sustainable Development Goals and United Nations Academic Impact principles as guiding frameworks across curriculum design, faculty development, research engagement, and public service.

Alignment with United Nations Academic Impact Principles

Bahari supports the United Nations Academic Impact commitment to education as a fundamental human right; access to education for all; global citizenship; sustainability; intercultural dialogue; ethical leadership; and the responsible application of emerging technologies in higher education.

Programmatic Alignment with SDGs and UN Academic Impact

Coastal Educational Ministry
(Undergraduate and Graduate)

SDG Alignment: SDG 4 Quality Education; SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities; SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 14 Life Below Water; SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Access to Education; Global Citizenship; Sustainability; Intercultural Dialogue
Program Focus: Educator preparation for coastal and port city contexts emphasizing inclusive pedagogy, environmental awareness, ethical leadership, and digital and AI-supported instruction.

Community Leadership Ministry
(Undergraduate and Graduate)

SDG Alignment: SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities; SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Global Citizenship; Human Rights; Ethics and Integrity; Peace and Conflict Resolution
Program Focus: Leadership development for community advocacy, governance, cultural preservation, and partnership-based problem solving.

Master of Ministry in Sports Diplomacy

SDG Alignment: SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals; SDG 5 Gender Equality
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Peace and Conflict Resolution; Global Citizenship; Intercultural Dialogue
Program Focus: Use of sport as a vehicle for diplomacy, peacebuilding, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural engagement.

Master of Arts in Pilates, Movement, and Holistic Wellness Ministry

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 5 Gender Equality; SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Health and Well-Being; Access to Education; Human Dignity
Program Focus: Holistic wellness education integrating movement, prevention-focused health leadership, and culturally responsive practice.

Doctoral Programs in Community, Cultural, and Diplomatic Leadership

SDG Alignment: SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Research and Scholarship; Ethics and Integrity; Global Citizenship; Sustainability
Program Focus: Advanced applied research and leadership addressing institutional transformation, cultural stewardship, governance, and global engagement.

Dr. Jay Barnett Center of Excellence for Multicultural Men’s Health and Wellness Ministry

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 4 Quality Education; SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities; SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Health and Well-Being; Educational Opportunity; Leadership Development; Human Rights; Ethical Governance; Community Resilience
Degree Programs Housed Within the Center:
  • Master of Science in Multicultural Men’s Health and Wellness Ministry
  • Doctor of Professional Studies in Multicultural Men’s Health Leadership Ministry
Center Focus: Advancing community-based leadership, education, and systems-level initiatives that support men’s mental, emotional, physical, and relational wellness through culturally grounded practice, narrative change, ethical stewardship, and collaborative partnerships across local, national, and global contexts.

Multicultural Women’s Leadership Center of Excellence

SDG Alignment: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being; SDG 4 Quality Education; SDG 5 Gender Equality; SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities; SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
UN Academic Impact Alignment: Gender Equity; Leadership Development; Human Rights; Ethical Governance; Educational Opportunity; Economic Empowerment; Cultural Preservation; Community Resilience
Degree Programs Housed Within the Center:
  • Master of Arts in Pilates, Movement, and Holistic Wellness Ministry
  • Master of Ministry in Women’s Health, Wellness, and Embodied Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Multicultural Women’s Ministry Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Women’s Cultural Preservation and Narrative Authority Ministry
  • Ph.D. in Global Women’s Economic Justice Ministry
  • Doctor of Ministry in Women’s Community Healing and Restorative Leadership
Center Focus: Advancing women-centered servant leadership grounded in historic market women traditions, Afrocentric and multicultural frameworks, and applied leadership practice across health and wellness, economic life, cultural production, food systems, community healing, and institutional governance, with integrated AI proficiency supporting research, planning, evaluation, and systems-level impact across local, national, and global contexts.

Statement of Institutional Commitment

Bahari School of Ministry affirms its commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the principles of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative through education, ethical leadership formation, and responsible innovation. Graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to inclusive, peaceful, and sustainable global development.