Tag: Doctoral

I have just been accepted into what is called a Doctor of the University in Theology program at Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Christian University (located in both Vienna, Austria and Miami, Florida). My supervisor for the program is Dr. Craig Paterson (PhD, St. Louis University). It should take about a year to complete. Below I will copy and paste JHPCU’s description of the degree and its requirements. Very excited about this! Doctor of the University by Assessment Degree Requirements​ The Degree of Doctor of the University (D.Univ.) by Assessment is awarded by the University. D.Univ. candidates are assessed via a process built around prior experiential learning…

Update on my doctoral statuses. I have backed out of the PhD I was attempting to do with Concordia Academic Theology Consortium, Intl., and Martin Luther School of Bible and Theology. I have also “unaccepted” the honorary ThD presented to me by the same institution back in January of this year. After further research into the degrees offered, and some other circumstances, I have decided that this is the best alternative. That said, the church denomination associated with this educational institution, the General Lutheran Church, is legitimate. And its Dean has nothing but good and pure intentions. The gesture made…