What colleges and universities offer doctor of divinity degrees?

Many seminaries and theological schools offer Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degrees, but it's less common for secular universities to do so. The D.D. is almost always an honorary degree, awarded in recognition of significant contributions to the field of theology or religious leadership, rather than a degree earned through coursework and a dissertation. Therefore, a list of institutions isn't as straightforward as for other doctoral degrees.

To find institutions that *might* award honorary D.D.s, you'd need to:

* Check the websites of major seminaries and theological schools: Search for "Doctor of Divinity" or "Honorary Degrees" on the websites of institutions like Yale Divinity School, Harvard Divinity School, Princeton Theological Seminary, Duke Divinity School, Fuller Theological Seminary, and many others. Their websites often list past recipients of honorary degrees, which can suggest they offer them.

* Look at the websites of universities with strong religious studies departments: Some universities with prominent religious studies programs *might* award honorary D.D.s, but this is less common. Their websites may list honorary degree recipients or have information about degree programs.

It's important to reiterate that a D.D. is almost exclusively an honorary degree, not a research-based doctoral degree like a Ph.D. in theology. If you're seeking a research-based doctorate in theology or a related field, you should search for programs offering Ph.D.s or Th.D.s (Doctor of Theology).