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Applications, References, and Requirements for Admission to Richmont
All applications to Richmont are reviewed by the Admissions Committee on a rolling basis. The Committee reviews all applications from a holistic approach taking all aspects of the application into consideration.
Please send transcripts and all admissions materials to our Atlanta campus at: 1900 The Exchange, Building 100, Atlanta, GA 30339
If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions team.
Select your area of interest below to access the relevant application and reference requirements.
This section is for the following degree-seeking students:
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Online MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Pastoral Care and Integration
- One Academic/Professional Reference The Academic/Professional Reference should be completed by someone who can address the applicant’s academic or professional characteristics. Ideally, it should be a professor or supervisor.
- One Character Reference The Character Reference should be completed by a friend or someone close to the applicant. Ideally, it should be someone that can provide a candid evaluation of the applicant.
- One Pastoral Reference The Pastoral Reference should be completed by a pastor, small group leader, missions leader, etc. Ideally, it should be someone that can address your ministry involvement and who you have served with/under, or alongside.
This section is for the following degree-seeking students:
- Master of Arts in Ministry
- Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction
- Master of Arts in Ministry: Anglican Studies Concentration
- One Ministry Reference The Ministry Reference should be completed by a pastor, small group leader, missions leader, etc. Ideally, it should be someone that can address your ministry involvement and who you have served with, under, or alongside.
This section is for students seeking admission to the Doctor of Ministry program.
Application Requirements
- Admission application with a $50 nonrefundable application fee
- An acknowledgement that the applicant has reviewed the Statement of Faith
- A 40 hours Master’s degree with 11 hours of Bible and Theology in Ministry or a related field of study
- Three completed reference forms:
- Pastoral Reference
- Character reference
- Academic or professional reference
- Resume
- Academic Writing Sample
- Personal Interview with the Dean of the School of Ministry and Program Director
- A personal statement that outlines the applicant’s intent behind applying for the Doctor of Ministry at Richmont. Said application must be between 500 to 700 words typed, double spaced.
This section is for students seeking admission to our Certificate Programs:
- Addictions Counseling
- Anglican Studies
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Christian Sex Therapy
- Integration
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Pastoral Care
- Racial Trauma, Intervention & Justice
- Spiritual Direction
- Spiritual Formation in Counseling
- Trauma Counseling
Application Requirements
- Admission application with a $50 nonrefundable application fee
- An acknowledgement that the applicant has reviewed the Statement of Faith
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- One Ministry Reference The Ministry Reference should be completed by a pastor, small group leader, missions leader, etc. Ideally, it should be someone that can address your ministry involvement and who you have served with, under, or alongside.