Smith Christian University welcomes the opportunity to receive Recommendations and Nominations of persons in the ministry who deserve the Special Recognition and Honor of receiving a Honorary Doctoral Degree, honoris causa, However, each applicant must meet the criteria established by the SCU Board of Regents/Trustees which will also be based upon their evaluation of information provided about the candidates.The Honorary Doctoral Doctoral degree, ei, Doctor of Divinity Degree, honoris causa, will be conferred upon distinguished Pastors, Evangelists, Ministers, and other Christian Leaders or Public Servants who have made significant contributions in their respective fields or for the extension of God's Kingdom. A Bio and or Resume along with a photo should be sent to SCU for processing. You may send it via email to info@smithuniversity.org.
The Smith Christian University is in a unique position to offer you an extraordinary opportunity. Please review the materials listed below and submit your application, with all necessary requirements. If you have any questions or concerns, call the administrative offices toll free at 1-888-346-SMITH (7648).
Your "Cause to be Honored"
An honorary doctorate is entirely legitimate and the title conferred may be used like any other. The degree is awarded to those who have demonstrated an Honoris Causa, or cause to be honored. For a small "support honorarium" (donation) you may participate in our Honorary Doctorate Program. This program is offered only to a select group of highly accomplished individuals such as yourself. As a professional, a degree -- or additional degree -- will allow you to make a greater impact. The expedient way of showing the world your knowledge, abilities, experience and talents is with your degree and use of your titles.
Right Human Relations, Goodwill and Services
The development of the capacity to exhibit Right Human Relations and act with goodwill is a quality possessed only by those more enlightened individuals who, like yourself, are sensitive to the needs of themselves and the needs of others. More of this caring, loving attitude is required in order to help improve world conditions for all people.
Many of us as intelligent, responsible, conscientious concerned human beings can best be of service by acting as a light or beacon whereby the rest of Humanity can see. The quality to learn, grow and above all share amongst one another for the ultimate benefit of all on the planet, is one of the most altruistic goals.
The Smith Christian University, You and World Service
Many of our great institutions of higher learning exist to truly help the individual take the initial steps towards betterment of self and society. The Smith Christian University is one such institution. predicated upon the principles of goodwill and service. An essential way in which we serve is literally to recognize the accomplishments of those deserving individuals in order that they may go on in their own ways to make a contribution to their communities and society.
The Smith Christian University welcomes the opportunity to acknowledge, embrace and celebrate individual accomplishments - including yours.
Keeping with our primary purpose and philosophy of service, we at the Smith Christian University are primarily concerned with:
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Educational and professional advancement
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Human development
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Psychological development
For these ends we have our various philanthropic programs including but not limited to:
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Scholarship Programs, where a student need only show financial need. Those who need and want an education will not be denied - we intend to help them if we can. However, without the funds, this program will not be able to exist.
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Community Work including: Counseling, therapy, and outreach/social work and alternative educational programs.
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Contributions to other worthwile charitable organizations to benefit humanity.
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Other Programs e.g., soup kitchens, half way houses, rehab programs, etc. and on the national and international levels.
"World Goodwill"
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General Fund, University building fund, Philanthropy, scholarships, etc.
