Programs of Study
Richmont Graduate University's School of Ministry offers the following programs. Please consult the Graduate Catalog for complete details and course descriptions.
• Master of Arts in Ministry
• Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration
• Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
• Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation & Leadership
Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry is a 40 credit-hour degree that focuses on theology, spiritual formation, and practical leadership and ministry skills. The M.A. in Ministry has been designed to address a student’s whole being as it relates to their passion for authentic ministry leadership and service. Students experience amazing transformations in their knowledge and wisdom concerning scripture, their personal relationships with the Lord as they progress through the program and their ability to invoke Christ-centered leadership. Each student will carry these transformations with them after graduation to positively impact their churches, communities, and families.
Students divide their studies equally between the curriculum areas of:
• Bible History and Theology (Knowing)
• Spiritual Formation (Being)
• Practical Ministry and Leadership Skills (Doing)
Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration
The Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies is a 33 credit-hour degree meant to orient students to the history and theological distinctives of Anglicanism, including ecclesial and liturgical heritage as well as its context-sensitive approach to contemporary ministry. The Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration was developed in partnership with the Mission School of Ministry in Chattanooga, TN. It is focused on preparing students for ministry leadership within the Anglican tradition.
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction is a 40 credit-hour degree that focuses on Bible, theology, personal spiritual formation, and supervised training in spiritual direction. Students will experience challenging personal spiritual growth and in-depth foundation in biblical theology. Due to the nature of the intense training in spiritual direction, courses are offered only on a cohort model.
Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Leadership
The Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation & Leadership is a 31-32 credit-hour degree with a continuing relations Ministry Capstone Project that lasts from one to three semesters. The Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation & Leadership is meant to empower graduates to impact churches, organizations, clients, and communities through practical ministry projects, publications, and a specific focus on leadership development.
The curriculum focuses on:
• Integrating spiritual formation with biblical interpretation, church history, and Christian theology
• Enacting personal and corporate practices of Christian ministry reflective of holistic and mature spiritual formation
• Formulating spiritually-formative strategies for furthering justice and cultural engagement in today’s church
• Demonstrating a proficient understanding of specialized course content which will be instrumental in providing additional relevancy to varying areas of influence within the ministry of spiritual formation and leadership
School of Ministry Graduate Certificates
• Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction
• Graduate Certificate in Anglican Studies
Find additional information in the Richmont Graduate University Graduate Catalog.