Honorary Doctoral Call For Nominations Honoris Causa

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The Triumphs Kingdom University Joint Committee on Honorary Degrees is currently seeking nomination packages for worthy candidates of honorary doctoral degrees to be awarded at a future university commencement.

Nominations may be made by the general public, Churches, Music Ministries, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the Triumphs Kingdom University International. The selection committee will follow the criteria, principles, and guidelines approved by the University Senate and Board of Trustees. 

The nomination package must include a primary letter of nomination, at least two letters of support, and the nominee’s bio (or resume or CV). When higher doctorates are conferred honoris causa the recipients are bonafide individuals of worthy credible outstanding notability. 

The titles and definitions of honorary degrees are listed below:

Honorary Doctor of Divinity

To recognize extraordinary accomplishments in the Christian ministry with at least 25 years of pastoral leadership and preaching experience or related fields.

Honorary Doctor of Leadership

To recognize extraordinary accomplishments in nonprofit charities, community social development organizations, politics, governance, diplomacy or related fields.

Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

To recognize extraordinary contributions to philanthropy, human development, education or societal well-being.

Honorary Doctor of Church Music Worship Arts

To recognize extraordinary accomplishments in the gospel music ministry with active or veteran minimum 25 year of services, at least one or more recorded albums, creative arts, performing arts or related fields.

Honorary Doctor of Humanities

To recognize extraordinary accomplishments in the humanities.

Honorary Doctor of Arts

To recognize extraordinary accomplishments in the creative arts, fine arts, performing arts or related fields.

An honorary doctorate pays tribute to those whose life and work exemplify professional, intellectual, or artistic achievement by recognizing and appreciating those who have made significant contributions to society, the state, and the Triumphs Kingdom University International. 

Occasionally, the Master of Arts degree (MA) is also conferred as a titular honorary degree, on those who have made exceptional and direct contributions towards the advancement of the mission life of the Triumphs Kingdom University International. 

Honorary Doctoral Degrees Nomination packages are accepted throughout the year, but priority consideration for the next available conferral date will be given to nominations submitted with a minimum donation of $5,555. Instructions for lead nominators are below. 

Purpose

An honorary doctorate is granted to recognize those persons who exemplify the ideals of the Triumphs Kingdom University through sustained achievement and distinction of national or international significance.

Principles

In awarding Honorary Degrees, the Triumphs Kingdom University accomplishes several purposes: It pays tribute to those whose lives and work exemplify professional, leadership, intellectual, or artistic achievement. It recognizes and appreciates those who have made significant contributions to society, the state, and the University. 

Eligibility Guidelines

The honorary degree shall be awarded to recognize only exceptional accomplishments as outlined in the above principles. The nominee’s special achievement or contribution to society shall be the fundamental consideration and shall be evaluated without regard to the nominee’s attainment of an influential position or financial status.

Nomination Requirements

Please include the following items in the nomination package:

A cover page listing the primary contact person for the nomination, including address, phone number, email, and a list of supporting materials included in the nomination package;

A letter of nomination setting forth the nominee’s qualifications relative to the principles stated above;

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