Thank you for your interest in the honorary degrees that are awarded by St. Stephen Harding Theological College and Seminary.
Honorary degrees may be awarded to a person deserving of honor by virtue of scholarly distinction, noteworthy public service, or significant contribution to the church at large.
The honorary degrees have been awarded by colleges/universities and the church for centuries and are recognized as a sign of distinction and appreciation. Often they can open many “doors” that would otherwise be closed.
We offer these degrees for the purpose of rewarding or advancing outstanding Christian persons over the age of 35. Honorary doctoral candidates are required to have a college degree. Honorary Master’s candidates is reserved for those who only have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.. Those exceptional persons without any degree or diploma maybe considered for a lesser recognition.
A nomination may be made by a person or organization. The nomination should include a letter of recommendation for the award, a biographical sketch of the candidate, a summary of accomplishments or deeds for which the nominee would be honored along with supporting documentation, and a photograph. All information is confidential.
Honoris Causa Doctoral level degrees:
D.D. Doctor of Divinity
for bishops or other exceptional religious figures
S.T.D. Doctor of Theology
for excellence in theological scholarship and/or teaching
D.H.L. Doctor of Humane Letters
for academic/teaching excellence
LL.D. Doctor of Laws
for excellence in knowledge and application of Canon Law
Litt.D. Doctor of Letters
for excellent achievement in humanities, creative art, scholarship, teaching
Honoris Causa Master’s level degree:
Litt.M.A. Master’s of Letters
for excellent achievement in humanities, creative art, or scholarship, teaching
This should be accompanied by a certified check/money order, or Visa/Master Charge/Debit Card for the donation of $1400.00.00 for honorary doctorate degrees or $850.00 for honorary master’s degrees. Plus a non-refundable application fee of $150.00.
Special note:
Since the recipient of an honorary degree represents the College/Seminary, should it become publicly known that the recipient no longer represents the purpose and mission of the College/Seminary then the College/Seminary may withdraw the honorary degree. All fees/tuitions/donations however are not refundable. Such reasons for withdrawal are, but not limited to: persons who belong to cults, non-Christian chivalric orders; secret organizations, such as the Freemasons; or groups that promote hatred or bigotry, such as the KKK, or political groups whose purpose is to create terror or overthrow legitimate government, groups who worship Satan, false gods; or philosophies such as pantheism.
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