Doctor of Divinity

== Doctor of Divinity by country or church ==

== Doctor of Divinity by country or church ==

=== Great Britain & Ireland ===

=== Great Britain and Ireland ===

In the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]], the DD is a [[higher doctorate]] conferred by universities upon a religious scholar of standing and distinction, usually for accomplishments beyond the [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] level. Typically, an academic candidate will submit a collection of work which has been previously published in a peer-reviewed context and pay an examination fee.{{cite web|url=http://www.facultyoffice.org.uk/lambeth-degrees/recently-awarded-degrees/|title=recently awarded degrees - Faculty Office|first=Supported by Eastern Studio |last=www.eastdesign.net}} The university then assembles a committee of academics, both internal and external, who review the work submitted and decide on whether the candidate deserves the doctorate based on the submission. Most universities restrict candidacy to graduates or academic staff of several years' standing.

In the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]], the DD is a [[higher doctorate]] conferred by universities upon a religious scholar of standing and distinction, usually for accomplishments beyond the [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] level. Typically, an academic candidate will submit a collection of work which has been previously published in a peer-reviewed context and pay an examination fee.{{cite web|url=http://www.facultyoffice.org.uk/lambeth-degrees/recently-awarded-degrees/|title=recently awarded degrees - Faculty Office|first=Supported by Eastern Studio |last=www.eastdesign.net}} The university then assembles a committee of academics, both internal and external, who review the work submitted and decide on whether the candidate deserves the doctorate based on the submission. Most universities restrict candidacy to graduates or academic staff of several years' standing.