A Degree of Contention at Christian Schools
Rise of honorary degrees raises concern about misuse of “Dr.” in ministry.
Kate Shellnutt
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What do figures as wide-ranging as Billy Graham, Rick and Kay Warren, Fred Rogers, and Donald Trump have in common?
All have been awarded honorary doctorates by Christian colleges.
Each
spring, another batch of distinguished guests receives these symbolic
degrees. Among others this year, outgoing World Vision president Rich
Stearns was granted an honorary doctorate of divinity from Gordon
College; Tim Keller, an honorary doctorate from Westminster Theological
Seminary; and comedian Jamie Foxx, an ...
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Friday, July 13, 2018
Rise of honorary degrees raises concern
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