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When all of your application materials have been received, your file will be reviewed and notification can be expected in 2-4 weeks

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*Please have one official transcript from each of the post-secondary institutions you have attended sent to Richmont, even if credits were transferred to graduating university.  Transcripts can be sent to admissions@richmont.edu or mailed to Richmont at: 1900 The Exchange SE, Building 100, Atlanta, GA 30339

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Essay

Please submit an essay as part of the application.  You can submit this application form without the file, however, you will need to email it to your admissions counselor or admissions@richmont.edu in order for your application to be reviewed. 

 For Master of Arts in Ministry, write an essay incorporating the following topics:

  • What are your personal and professional goals and how would a degree from Richmont help you obtain these goals? 
  • What significant event(s) and/or influence(s) have helped shape your present values and approach to life?
  • Describe your conversion experience and/or other important events in your Christian walk.
For Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction, write an essay incorporating the following topics:

  • Describe your current sense of leading and/or call to spiritual direction.
  • As you assess where you are in your journey, describe both your strengths as well as the areas where you feel growth is most needed and desired.
  • Who has affirmed and supported you in your pursuit of further training and in what setting do you expect to serve?
  • In what ways have you provided spiritual guidance to others?
Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words and approximately 2-5 pages. This statement will be examined to determine your writing ability and will be rated according to clarity of thought, grammar, and readability. It will also be used to learn more about you personally.

Resume

Please submit a resume as part of the application.  You can submit this application form without this file, however you will need to email it to your admissions representative or admissions@richmont.edu in order for your application to be reviewed.

Ministry Reference

Applicants are required to submit a Ministry Reference.  The reference should be completed by a pastor, small group leader, missions leader, etc.  Ideally it should be someone that can address your ministry involvement who you have served with/under or alongside. 

It is your responsibility to provide the electronic reference form (http://richmont.edu/ministry-reference/).  The form can be found at online

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) permits college and seminary students to view materials contained in his/her education record. Letters of reference are discarded upon acceptance to Richmont and are not considered part of the student's record. Because some individuals may be hesitant to write a letter of recommendation if confidentiality is not guaranteed, students may choose to waive the right to view letters of recommendation. Signing such a waiver is not required nor is it a condition of admission to Richmont

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Richmont is committed to the intentional creation of an environment of belonging that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, with the goal of advancing God's healing, restoration, and transformation in the lives of individuals, families, churches, and communities.
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What to Expect After Applying

Timelines vary based on the point in the admissions cycle, but applicants can expect to hear back from an admissions counselor within 4 weeks of submitting applications.

Accepted applicants will receive an email from the director of admissions in addition to a formal letter of acceptance in the mail.

Each applicant is assigned an admissions counselor who will connect if additional information or documentation is needed.

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Spiritual Formation and Leadership

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.