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 2025 Cohort (Zoom Sessions)
Perceiving a Holy Invitation
August 25-27, 2025
10 am – 6 pm Eastern
September 22-23, 2025
10 am – 6 pm Eastern
| MINO6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
Master of Arts in Trauma, Theology, and Ministry
CERTIFICATE OPTION
This degree/certificate prepares students to address the effects of trauma in ministry and congregations. Students will be trained to recognize, assess, and respond to trauma from a biblical and theological perspective with practical takeaways to form trauma-safe churches.
Richmont’s programs in Trauma, Theology, and Ministry are unique and interdisciplinary courses of study bringing students into the best of trauma-informed theology and ministry practices. As the church’s awareness of mental health and trauma continues to grow, all thoughtful Christians need to engage with the meaning of how we discuss God, present Him to a hurting world, and seek to live out His kingdom.
Students in these programs will be exposed to how trauma-informed study can open new dimensions of understanding in both scripture and church history. They will also learn how to frame major Christian doctrines in a trauma-sensitive way. Finally, they will learn how to make churches and ministries into places that are trauma-safe, psychologically informed, and deeply reflective of God’s great compassion.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Trauma, Theology, and Ministry consists of 33 semester hours.
| MIN5113 | Hermeneutics and Exegesis | 3 |
| MIN5433 | History and Theology I: Ancient to Medieval | 3 |
| MIN6113 | Biblical Themes | 3 |
| MIN6433 | History and Theology II: Renaissance to Today | 3 |
| MIN5213 | Essentials of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| MIN5232 | Pastoral Care | 3 |
| MIN5333 |
Practical Aspects of Ministry |
3 |
|
MIN6613 |
Trauma-Informed Theology and the Church |
3 |
|
MIN6623 |
Hermeneutics, History, and Legacies of Trauma |
3 |
|
MIN6633 |
Theodicy and Trauma Counseling |
3 |
MIN5411 | Mentored Growth and Development I | 1 |
MIN5421 | Mentored Growth and Development II | 1 |
MIN6231 | Final Integrative Project | 1 |
Certificate Requirements
All five classes in the sequence listed below are required to complete the certificate.
| MIN6613 | Trauma-Informed Theology and the Church | Fall Semester | 3 |
| MIN5323 | Pastoral Care | Spring Semester | 3 |
| MIN6623 | Hermeneutics, History, and Legacies of Trauma | Fall Semester | 3 |
| MIN6633 | Theodicy and Trauma Counseling | Spring Semester | 3 |
| MIN6231 | Final Integrative Project | Summer Semester | 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.
School of Ministry Faculty
Christopher Boyd, Ph.D.
Christopher Boyd, Ph.D.
Care Crawford, D.Min
Care Crawford, D.Min
Helen Mulligan Edwards, D.Min.
Helen Mulligan Edwards, D.Min.
Leland Eliason, Th.D.
Leland Eliason, Th.D.
Chris Green, Ph.D, D.Min
Chris Green, Ph.D, D.Min
Steve Hall, D.Min.
Steve Hall, D.Min.
Preston Hill, Ph.D.
Preston Hill, Ph.D.
T. Ryan Jackson, Ph.D.
T. Ryan Jackson, Ph.D.
Marcus Kilian, Psy.D.
Marcus Kilian, Psy.D.
Gary W. Moon, Ph.D.
Gary W. Moon, Ph.D.
Jody Owens, D.Min.
Jody Owens, D.Min.
Tracy Reynolds, DSL
Tracy Reynolds, DSL
Joshua Rice, Ph.D.
Joshua Rice, Ph.D.
James D. Smith III, Th.D.
James D. Smith III, Th.D.
Michael Stewart, D.Min.
Michael Stewart, D.Min.
