<P> Doctor of Divinity (DD or DDiv; Latin: Doctor Divinitatis) is an advanced or honorary academic degree in divinity . </P> <P> Doctor of Divinity should not be confused with the Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree, which is a research doctorate in theology awarded by universities and divinity schools, such as Duke Divinity School and others . However, many universities award a PhD rather than a ThD to graduates of higher - level religious studies programs . Another research doctorate in theology is the Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD) which is in particular awarded by Catholic pontifical universities and faculties . The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is another doctorate - level religious degree, but is a professional rather than a research doctorate . </P> <P> In the United Kingdom, the degree is a higher doctorate conferred by universities upon a religious scholar of standing and distinction for accomplishments beyond the PhD level . </P> <P> Typically, the candidate will submit a collection of work which has been previously published in a peer - reviewed context and pay an examination fee . 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 . </P>

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