Honorary Doctorate Award Program (Honoris Causa)

The Honorary Doctorate Award is a distinguished recognition conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and impact in ministry, education, humanitarian work, social development, or related fields. This award is granted as an acknowledgment of proven contribution, moral credibility, and sustained influence, rather than through conventional academic coursework.

The award reflects the institution’s commitment to honoring individuals whose life’s work aligns with ethical leadership, service to humanity, and transformational impact at local, national, or international levels. The Honorary Doctorate is non-academic in nature and does not replace earned doctoral degrees obtained through formal academic study. It is strictly a recognition of merit, service, and legacy.

Institutional Statement

The Honorary Doctorate Award is reserved for individuals whose lives exemplify service, sacrifice, leadership, and excellence. It is not awarded frequently and is never treated as a commercial credential. The integrity of this honor reflects the integrity of the institution itself.

Eligibility Requirements To be considered for an Honorary Doctorate Award, a nominee must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Demonstrated Impact

o Evidence of significant and measurable contribution in ministry, leadership, education, humanitarian service, governance, or social development.

o Impact should extend beyond personal or local benefit.

2. Minimum Years of Service

o At least 10–15 years of consistent and verifiable service in the relevant field.

3. Moral and Ethical Standing

o A reputation for integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

o No record of serious moral, legal, or ethical misconduct.

4. Leadership Influence

o Recognized as a leader, mentor, reformer, or pioneer whose work has influenced individuals, institutions, or communities.

5. Peer or Institutional Nomination

o Candidates must be nominated by a recognized institution, organization, board member, or senior leader.

o Self-nomination is generally discouraged unless supported by strong third-party endorsements.

6. Alignment with Institutional Values

o The nominee’s values, doctrine (where applicable), and public conduct must align with the core mission and principles of the awarding institution.

Required Documentation

All nominations must include the following:

· Completed Honorary Doctorate Nomination Form

· Detailed Curriculum Vitae or Ministry/Service Profile

· Statement of Contribution and Impact (1–2 pages)

· Two to three official Letters of Recommendation

· Valid means of identification

· Evidence of work (publications, projects, initiatives, media coverage, or organizational records)

Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

Professional and Ethical Guidelines

1. The Honorary Doctorate is awarded solely at the discretion of the institution’s Governing Council or Academic Board.

2. The award must not be purchased, negotiated, or exchanged for donations, favors, or financial contributions.

3. Recipients must use the title responsibly and accurately, clearly indicating it as Honorary where required.

4. The institution reserves the right to withdraw or revoke the award if future conduct damages the integrity of the institution or contradicts its values.

5. Acceptance of the award signifies agreement to uphold the institution’s ethical standards and public reputation.

The College Confers The Following Honorary Doctoral Degrees (Honoris Causa):

1. Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)

2. Doctor of Christian Leadership (D.C.Lead.)

3. Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

4. Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)

5. Doctor of Humanitarian Services (D.H.S)

6. Doctor of Sacred Music (D.S.Mus.)

7. Doctor of Church Administration (D.C.Adm)

8. Doctor of Christian Counselling (D.C.C)

9. Doctor of Philanthropy (D.Phil.)

10. Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.Ed)

11. Doctor of Missions & Evangelism (D.M.Evan.)

Final titles are determined based on the nominee’s primary area of impact.