The degrees of Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), Doctor of Canon Law (D.Cn.L.) and Doctor of Sacred Letters (D.S.L.) are awarded in recognition of distinguished service to the Church, in the following ways:

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The Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) is awarded to clergy who:

1. have given distinguished service to the Church and the community; or

2. have outstanding achievement in academic leadership, teaching and/or scholarship

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The Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa) is awarded to members of the laity who have served the Church with distinction

The Doctor of Sacred Letters (honoris causa) is awarded to persons who have served the Church with distinction especially in the areas of Arts and Letters.

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Criteria

Normally, no more than one honorary degree shall be awarded in an academic year, though in rare and special circumstances, more than one may be awarded, and on occasion none may be awarded. Honorary degrees are not normally awarded in absentia.

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Nominating Process

Nomination forms are available through the Queen’s College. Nominations are normally presented to the Fall Meeting of the Corporation of Queen’s College, which will decide upon the award to be conferred at the following convocation.