Dr. William J. Richardson is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Atlanta. His teaching and research focus on Reformed theology, doctrinal development, and the relationship between faith and culture. Passionate about equipping students for theological depth and faithful ministry, Dr. Richardson blends academic scholarship with practical application.
Dr. William J. Richardson, Professor of Counseling in the RTS Master of Arts in Counseling program, received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the College of Education, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University. Prior to masters and doctoral studies, Dr. Richardson graduated from Wheaton College with dual majors in both Religious Studies and Psychology.
Dr. Richardson brings more than 30 years of clinical experience within the church and in community counseling to his teaching at RTS. In addition to classroom work and private practice Dr. Richardson serves as the Clinical Director of the RTS Counseling Center on the Jackson campus, one of the highest volume Christian counseling centers in the southern United States. He is a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Counseling Association. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Mississippi), a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
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