Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
The School of Ministry offers a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction. This program is 40 credit hours and consists of three main areas of studies.
Bible and Theology courses that give the student a foundational framework.
Spiritual Formation courses designed to encourage and assist in personal spiritual growth.
Spiritual Direction courses that provides hands-on supervised training in holy listening.
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction – Program Highlights:
Integrative course of study in Christian spirituality based on foundational principles of Biblical interpretation, theology, and historic Christianity.
Students receive training in spiritual direction from experienced faculty within a cohort model. Cohorts meet together at a beautiful retreat setting for Spiritual Direction intensive courses.
A final integrative project will prepare students by summarizing the entire learning process and outlining an action plan for the future development.
This program prepares students for leadership in churches and non-profit ministries. Graduates have strong foundation in Bible and Theology, thorough knowledge of Spiritual Formation, and the skills of a Spiritual Director.
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
Basic Degree Requirements
The basic M.A. in Spiritual Formation and Direction consists of 40 semester hours.
Bible, History, and Theology (12 Hours)
Semester Credit Hours
MIN5113
Hermeneutics and Exegesis
3
MIN5133
Church History
3
MIN5323
Pastoral Care
3
MIN6123
The Trinity
3
Spiritual Formation (12 Hours)
MIN5213
Essentials of Spiritual Formation
3
MIN5223
Practices of Spiritual Formation
3
MIN6213
Traditions of Spiritual Formation
3
MIN6223
Application of Spiritual Formation
3
Spiritual Direction (15 Hours)
SPD7253
Perceiving a Holy Invitation
3
SPD7263
Preparing an Available Self
3
SPD7273
Developing a Listening Ear
3
SPD7283
Discerning and Knowing God
3
SPD7293
Arranging a Sacred Space
3
Capstone (1 Hour)
MIN6231
Final Integrative Project
1
DEGREE TOTAL 40
Requirements for Admission
School of Ministry | Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
Write a personal statement incorporating the following topics:
What are your personal and professional goals and how would a degree from Richmont help you obtain these goals?
What significant event(s) and/or influence(s) have helped shape your present values and approach to life?
Describe your conversion experience and/or other important events in your Christian walk.
Your statement should be a minimum of 500 words and approximately 2-5 pages. This statement will be examined to determine your writing ability and will be rated according to clarity of thought, grammar, and readability. It will also be used to learn more about you personally.
Resume
Official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. In order to review your file, we must have an official transcript for every institution attended, even if any credits were transferred to another school. These can be submitted electronically to admissions@richmont.edu or mailed to our Atlanta Campus–1900 The Exchange SE, Building 100, Atlanta, GA 30339
Ministry Reference—The reference should be completed by a pastor, small group leader, missions leader, etc. Ideally it should be someone that can address your ministry involvement who you have served with/under or alongside. Please provide this link (http://richmont.edu/admissions/reference/ministry-reference/) to your reference as they will submit this reference on your behalf.
Applications are review on a rolling basis, so once an application file is complete, we will have a decision in 2-4 weeks.
Tuition and Fees
2016-2017 Tuition:
Students Enrolled in the Master of Arts in Ministry Degree: $490 per credit hour*
