Richmont faculty member Dr. Dan Sartor has been featured on a WebMD video series on trauma. The videos focus on trauma triggers and the impact of trauma on relationships. Richmont continues to be a leader in the area of trauma counseling through training and counseling services offered through the Richmont Institute of Trauma and Recovery. Learn more at richmonttrauma.com. View videos at https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/emotional-trauma-18/video-emotional-trauma-relationships.
Richmont Graduate University faculty members Daniel Sartor, Ph.D.; Cara Cochran, Ph.D.; Amanda Blackburn, Psy.D.; Mary Plisco, Psy.D.; and Jama White, Psy.D. published an article titled “The Role of Attachment in Spiritual Formation at Richmont Graduate University.” The article is featured in the latest edition of The Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, a publication of the Institute of Spiritual Formation at Biola University.
The article describes the model of how Richmont provides spiritual formation training in its counseling programs. “This model of spiritual formation has a dual foundation which includes the centrality of love to the Christian life and the importance of attachment to the development of persons. The training is intentionally designed to invite students to pursue a more secure attachment to God, healthier relationships with others, and a more grace-based self-awareness.”
You can access the article via the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care website: Link to Article
To learn more about Richmont’s CACREP accredited Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and how faith is integrated into the program, connect with our Admissions Team or attend an upcoming Preview Day.
Sadly, Atlanta ranks among the top cities in America for human trafficking. Friday, January 11th is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and Marlow’s Tavern is partnering with the Richmont Institute of Trauma and Recovery the raise awareness and help put an end to trafficking.
Marlow’s Tavern has partnered with several Atlanta-area restaurants to host a fundraiser on January 11th to benefit Richmont Institute of Trauma & Recovery. The Richmont Institute of Trauma & Recovery offers expert training to professionals working with trauma survivors as well as help for those who have been victims of trafficking. You can learn more about the institute at richmonttrauma.com.
Marlow’s Tavern is joined by Babalu, Johnny’s Hideaway, Gunshow, Revival, Murphy’s, Seed Kitchen & Bar, Stem Wine Bar, and Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar to give back a portion of sales to Richmont Institute of Trauma and Recovery.
Make plans for lunch and dinner at one of these great locations and help bring an end to the tragedy of human trafficking.
Richmont Graduate University has received 10-year institutional reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACSCOC). The vote to reaffirm Richmont was held at the SACSCOC annual meeting this past week in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Accreditation by SACSCOC signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education, (2) has resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission, and (3) maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives.1
Regional accreditation by SACSCOC is considered the gold standard for higher education institutions and signifies academic and administrative excellence. The Richmont faculty and staff have worked diligently to achieve this important milestone and are committed to a process of continual assessment and improvement. More information on accreditation can be found on the SACSCOC website: www.sacscoc.org
1 – College Delegate Assembly. “The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement.” Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 2018, www.sacscoc.org.
This year’s annual review, newly titled “Milestones” features a letter from President Dr. Timothy Quinnan, a faculty spotlight with Dr. Sonja Sutherland, academic program updates, and new scholarship programs. Click below to read more about the exciting growth and important accomplishments from the 2017-2018 school year at Richmont Graduate University.
Link to Online Version of Milestones
Richmont Graduate University’s School of Ministry is proud to announce the addition of the Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration. This new 36 credit hour program is available online and includes four unique sections:
The launch of this program also includes the availability of a Graduate Certificate in Anglican Studies which is 12 credit hours. This new certificate focuses on the specific Anglican Studies courses from the Master of Arts degree.
Roughly 80 million Christians identify with the Anglican tradition, making it one of most dynamic and vital expressions of the Protestant church in the contemporary world. For the vast majority of Anglicans–especially the tens of millions located outside the West–the contemporary tensions and debates within the Christian faith mean the time has come for a renewed commitment to the text of scripture and engagement with our treasured theological traditions. This course of study focuses on these impulses within Anglicanism, seeking to equip future leaders with tools in biblical study, theology, and history, and encouraging their engagement with contemporary ecclesial concerns.
– Sam Youngs, Ph.D., Richmont School of Ministry Faculty, Director of the Mission School of Ministry
This program was developed in partnership with the Mission School of Ministry in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and provides education and skills that are helpful for students who are aspiring deacons or priests in the ACNA. The program is also open to lay Christians seeking to deepen their academic knowledge of Biblical literature, theology, and spiritual formation. Applications are now being accepted for this program with a start date of January 2019.
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration (click here).
Congratulations to Dr. Kristy Holloway, Richmont Adjunct Faculty, for being selected as an Emerging Leader at the 2018 Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Conference. The SACES Annual Conference was held November 11th – 13th in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The SACES Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program is designed to help students and new faculty members discover how leadership can enhance their own professional development, enhance the diversity of SACES, and engage talented and dedicated counseling professionals to serve as future SACES and/or ACES leaders. The Emerging Leaders program involves a two-year mentoring leadership program. Emerging Leaders are selected based upon:
• a demonstrated commitment to the profession of counselor education and supervision,
• a demonstrated commitment to leadership,
• a willingness to expanding their leadership potential,
• a record of participation in state, regional, and/or national organizations (ACES, ACA, etc.)and conferences, and
• their potential to diversify the SACES leadership pipeline.
(information on Emerging Leaders program from www.saces.org)
Richmont key stakeholders are invited to participate in a survey regarding Richmont’s strategic plan. Students, alumni, staff, faculty, and friends of Richmont are all welcome to participate. Your feedback and ideas will help shape the future of Richmont. We value your opinion and feel strongly that incorporating your input will make our strategic planning process both effective and relevant.
Community Conversation events have been held on both campuses and we have had a great response. Many of you have already shared important thoughts concerning Richmont’s future growth. This survey will give everyone an additional opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions. The survey is online and can be completed in approximately five minutes. Survey information is anonymous and will be used by the Strategic Planning Committee to develop Richmont’s new strategic plan.
You can complete the survey by clicking the link below:
Richmont Graduate University is proud to announce the addition of three new professors to the School of Ministry faculty. Dr. Wesley Scott Biddy, Dr. Chris Green, and Dr. Jeff Horner will be joining the Richmont faculty this fall. These new hires are in response to the growth of the School of Ministry both in the number of new students and the new programs that are in development.
Dr. Wesley Scott BiddyWesley Scott Biddy earned a B.A. and an M.A. at Lee University, a Th.M. at Duke Divinity School, and a Ph.D. at Marquette University. Dr. Biddy has presented papers at conferences organized by the American Academy of Religion, the Conference on Christianity and Literature, the South Atlantic Modern Language Association, and the Society for Pentecostal Studies, among others. His articles have appeared in Pneuma and Ars Disputandi. He joins Richmont having most recently taught at Mount Paran Christian School.
Dr. Chris GreenChris Green earned a B.S. and an M.M. at Southwestern Christian University, an M.S.T.S at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, a D.Min. at Oral Roberts University, and a Ph.D. at Bangor University. Dr. Green has served as faculty at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Southwestern Christian University, Mid-American University, and Oral Roberts University. His research and writing focus on the relationship of vocation, holiness, and scriptural hermeneutics.
Dr. Jeff HornerJeff Horner earned a B.A. at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), an M.A. and an Ed.D. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an M.Litt. degree at the University of Bristol in England. Dr. Horner has spent 17 years working in independent Christian schools in North Carolina, California, and Georgia. He has worked as a contractor for the College Board and served on SAIS Accreditation and SAIS Reading teams. Dr. Horner has served as adjunct faculty at Southern Baptist Theological University and Point University. He has published articles in The Journal of Church and State, Religious Education, Christian Education Journal, and has a forthcoming article in Perichoresis.
Richmont Graduate University, a leader in training counselors, has again proven its excellence by extending its accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling offered by Richmont is now accredited through 2024. CACREP is the highest form of accreditation to counseling programs, denoting excellence in academic and clinical performance.
“I am immensely proud of our faculty and staff. Clearly, it was a sustained, collective effort which led to this success. When you couple this news with a very positive accreditation site visit by SACSOC earlier this spring, it strongly suggests Richmont will continue to grow and thrive well into the future.”
– Dr. Timothy Quinnan, President of Richmont Graduate University
CACREP is specialized within the world of accreditation to assess graduate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, signaling that the program’s content and quality have been evaluated to meet strict standards set by the profession. Choosing a CACREP-accredited program assures students they will gain the knowledge and experience necessary for licensure and clinical success in most states. Degrees granted by universities with CACREP accreditation lead to a smoother path toward licensure for new therapists all over the country.
Richmont Graduate University is a private, Christian institution committed to preparing graduates to function at the highest levels of professional clinical counseling or vocational ministry. The University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers graduate-level Master’s degree programs from its School of Counseling and School of Ministry. The University operates two physical campuses in Atlanta and Chattanooga, and a virtual campus online. Richmont is renowned for its distinguished faculty as well as its unparalleled field training, which guarantees all students on-site internships. Through Richmont’s ten University-operated counseling centers near its campuses, over 25,000 clients are served annually.
Richmont is the oldest faith-integrated counseling program in the eastern United States, and its graduates consistently score above the average for other CACREP accredited programs. Established in 1933, Richmont enjoys a rich heritage and has over 1,400 distinguished alumni making a profound and positive difference in the lives of others. Richmont alumni serve their communities through careers at mental health clinics, non-profits, private practices, and churches, and more.