School of Ministry
Advance Your Calling
The Vision of the School of Ministry is to prepare men and women to fulfill God’s call to transformational ministry.
The Mission of the School of Ministry is to advance the Gospel of Christ by increasing the capacities of students to understand God’s Word (Knowing), to become whole and holy people (Being), and to lead and serve effectively (Doing).
Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry is designed to help students develop ministry skills that will lead to lifelong learning and vocational success. This program aims to increase students’ capacities to understand God’s Word, thus becoming whole and holy people who can lead and serve effectively.
The Master of Arts in Ministry
Equips students to interpret scripture through an emphasis on fundamental hermeneutics, Biblical themes, Christian Trinitarian doctrine, and church history
Empowers students in intentional spiritual formation, dwelling in Christ, and becoming like Christ
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Ministry consists of 40 semester hours.
MIN/MINO5113 | Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
MIN/MINO5133 | Church History | 3 |
MIN/MINO6113 | Biblical Themes | 3 |
MIN/MINO6123 | The Trinity | 3 |
MIN/MINO5313 | Authentic Leadership | 3 |
MIN/MINO5323 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
MIN/MINO5333 | Practical Aspects of Ministry | 3 |
MIN/MINO6323 | Communication in Ministry | 3 |
MIN/MINO5213 | Essentials of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN/MINO5223 | Practices of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN/MINO6213 | Traditions of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN/MINO6223 | Applications of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN5231 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 1 |
MINO5411 | Mentored Growth and Development I | 1 |
MINO5421 | Mentored Growth and Development II | 1 |
MINO6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration
The Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration is designed to help students develop ministry skills that will lead to lifelong learning and vocational success. Additionally, this program orients students to the history and theological distinctives of Anglicanism, preparing them with context-sensitive approaches to contemporary ministry.
Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration
Equips students to interpret scripture through an emphasis on fundamental hermeneutics, Biblical themes, Christian Trinitarian doctrine, and church history
Empowers students in intentional spiritual formation, dwelling in Christ, and becoming like Christ
Orients students to the history of Anglicanism, including theological distinctives and its ecclesial, liturgical heritage
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration consists of 33 semester hours.
MIN/MINO5113 | Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
MIN/MINO5133 | Church History | 3 |
MIN/MINO6113 | Biblical Themes | 3 |
MIN/MINO6122 | The Trinity | 2 |
MINO5423 | Formations in Discipline and Rule of Life | 3 |
MINO6213 | Traditions of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MINO5413 | Anglican History and Identity | 3 |
MINO6413 | Ministries of the Church: Liturgy, Sacraments, and Worship | 3 |
MINO6424 | Missional Theology | 4 |
MINO5411 | Mentored Growth and Development I | 1 |
MINO5421 | Mentored Growth and Development II | 1 |
MIN/MINO5323 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
MINO6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction is meant to prepare students for the ministry of Spiritual Direction by equipping them to discern their own call and abilities and aiding them in becoming whole and holy people.
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
Equips students to interpret scripture through an emphasis on fundamental hermeneutics, Biblical themes, Christian Trinitarian doctrine, and church history
Empowers students in intentional spiritual formation, dwelling in Christ, and becoming like Christ
Prepares students with the Biblical, historical framework for the art of Spiritual Direction, helping them develop practical skills to explore discernment practices.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction consists of 40 semester hours.
MIN/MINO5113> | Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
MIN/MINO5133 | Church History | 3 |
MIN/MINO5323 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
MIN/MINO6123 | The Trinity | 3 |
MIN/MINO5213 | Essentials of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN/MINO5223 | Practices of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN/MINO6213 | Traditions of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN/MINO6223 | Applications of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
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 |
Fall 2024 Cohort (Fully Online)
August 26-29, 2024 – Online Intensive
August 26: 8 am-3 pm
August 27: 8 am-4 pm
August 28: 8 am-4 pm
August 29: 8 am-4 pm
MINO6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
Doctor of Ministry
Richmont’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) offering is focused on the two dimensions most integral to the career of a minister of the gospel: spiritual formation and leadership. With a blend of rigorous theological study and practical ministry projects, this program goes beyond the master’s level to equip a new generation of ministry leaders to serve their congregations and communities in transformative ways.