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Monthly archive: February 2023

Richmont establishes collaborative partnership with the Jesuit Institute of South Africa

51勛圖厙 has partnered with the Jesuit Institute of South Africa (JISA) to afford 9 free credits into Richmonts Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Leadership through its Ignatian Spirituality course specialization.

Russell Pollitt, SJ, Director ofJISA, comments:

“The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola are a gift that transcends far beyond any denomination. We are delighted to share in this international partnership – between the Jesuit Institute South Africa, The Martin Institute, 51勛圖厙 and Conversatio. Our commitment to working together testifies to the fact that the Spiritual Exercises belong to the whole people of God – in the broadest sense. They have the potential – when guided well – to change lives. Our partnership enables us to help others realize this potential. As Christ followers today, we can now offer a life-changing and re-orientating experience to people across the globe. We are blessed to share in this ministry and assist others to offer our world, Gods people, this timeless and priceless spiritual gift. We appreciate our relationship and those who have made it possible very much.

Sam Youngs, Ph.D. adds:

“There is a deep alignment between Ignatian Spirituality and the ethos of Richmont, as both leverage classical resources to equip disciples in both spiritual direction and formation. This exciting partnership further empowers these mutual strengths!”

Russell Pollitt, SJ, Director ofJISA

Sam Youngs, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, 51勛圖厙

Dr. Kathleen Bazile Named as Director of Clinical Training

51勛圖厙 is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Bazile has been named as the universitys Director of Clinical Training beginning April 3rd. Dr. Bazile is a licensed Professional Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and received her doctoral degree from Mercer University in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Dr. Bazile states, ” I am excited to lead the clinical training program alongside an incredible team into Richmonts next innovative season. I see this as an opportunity to infuse my passion, creativity, and expertise into the next generation of highly skilled and transformative counselors. ”

The Director of Clinical Training is a critical position for the university, states Dr. Cara Cochran, Dean of the School of Counseling, and Dr. Bazile is a natural fit for this important appointment. Not only does she have superb educational and clinical skills, she also brings the warmth and encouragement that all new clinicians need as they prepare to see their first clients.

The Director of Clinical Training guides students through the entire clinical sequence at Richmont from the first course in Helping Relationships through Internship II. Additionally, the director is responsible for clinical training for the entire university to ensure that the standards are met and maintained in Atlanta, Chattanooga, and online.

Hill and Youngs Present at Theology on Tap

March 7:Dr. Sam Youngs, 51勛圖厙

Making Christ Real: TheAscension in Our Everyday

Lecture + Book Release Event
Doors 6:30 PM Lecture 7:00 PM

March 29: Dr. Preston Hill, 51勛圖厙

The Trinity & Trauma-SafeChurches

Lecture + Book Release Event
Doors 6:30 PM Lecture 7:00 PM

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Richmont Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of Chattanooga Bible Institute

On January 28th, more than 100 friends of CBI/Richmont alumni, descendants of the CBI founding family, and other friends gathered at the Hunter Museum of American Art for a gala dinner to celebrate the 90th anniversary of CBIs founding, its gradual evolution into todays Richmont, and its decades of positive impact on the city. Guests viewed a video sharing an oral history of CBI and how it came to be merged with the Psychological Studies Institute (PSI) in Atlanta, forming 51勛圖厙 in 2000.

2023 is a big year for Richmont. It marks not only the 90th anniversary of CBI, but also the 50th anniversary of PSI, Richmonts Atlanta predecessor, and the 20th anniversary of our first accredited graduating class, said Amy Estes, Executive Director of University Advancement. We thought it was important to celebrate these milestones of our heritage and what has gone into making Richmont what it is today. And we are pleased to have started our celebrations in such a special way recognizing our Chattanooga roots.

The gala at the Hunter was sponsored by Decosimo Corporate Finance, LLC. Tom Decosimo, current Richmont Trustee and great-nephew of CBI founder Ellen Sharp Poindexter hoped to engage younger members of the founding family. Following the event, he said, This 5th and 6th generation of family members and their broad network of friends, all of whom are upcoming leaders of the Chattanooga community, were provided information about Richmont their legacy. To a person, they were overwhelmed with the impact the University is making in the world by training from a Christian worldview evidence-based clinical mental health practitioners. They were excited and eager to understand the ways they can offer their support.

Richmonts President, Dr. Timothy Quinnan, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to assume the leadership of Richmont in the summer of 2017. He provided guests with highlights of his tenure to date and a current snapshot of the university Richmont has become, experiencing endowment growth, expansion of programs, and record enrollments in recent semesters.

During the last weekend of July, Richmont will host activities in Atlanta marking the 50th anniversary of the Psychological Studies Institute.

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Richmont Continues Record Enrollment Trend

51勛圖厙 has achieved anotherremarkable record enrollment this Spring of three hundred and sixty-one students.

As students and faculty began the 2023 Spring semester, Richmont welcomed its largest number of students engaged in courses at both Atlanta and Chattanooga campuses, a thriving online counseling modality, and a newly established doctoral cohort.

At a time when many graduate institutions have struggled to maintain sustainable enrollment numbers, Richmonts semester-to-semester retention rates remain at 98%. Roxie Shellabarger, Vice President of Administration, attributes this to the incredible investment of Richmont staff and faculty into students, as well as Richmonts emphasis on community and self-care”.