I was just wondering about the phd in religion. Is it as good as any other phd in religion offered anywhere else? Does it entitle me to put phd at the end of my name? I was just curious.

There is a case; the case name I cannot remember, that answered this very issue in terms of case law.
I am summerizing here, but basically the judge ruled that any "religious organization" could issue honorary titles such as PhD in Religion to whomever they chose. He went on to state that these titles are based on religious belief systems. Thus the courts, under the constitution, cannot validate nor overwrite such beliefs. Doing so would constitute the establishment of a national religion which is strictly and clearly forbidden in the first ammendment.

Here's the shortest answer possible.
Yes, with a PhD in Religion, you can use the PhD after your name. I have heard of MANY religious leaders having honorary degrees. However, ego may be the only thing served by such title also given the fact that when you apply for say, "a Job", the organization for which you are applying for acceptance usually checks your refferences for academic status and experiance. So, my suggestion would be, if you want the title through the ULC, feel free. It carries the same weight as any other honorary religious degree. It is certainly an ego booster. But if you are seeking this as a possible resume add-on, you should also strive to do things within your community, nation, etc. that will give you great knowledge and experiance in said areas.

I once heard it said that titles and degrees are a dime a dozen. But a knowledgable helping hand is priceless.

You talk about the honorary titles and degrees but what was confusing me ulc says the phd in religion is not honorary its earned so wouldnt that mean more. Since it says not honorary its earned doesnt that mean you can say you earned it and dont have to tell people its honorary.

I couldn't find the PhD in religion, not sure where you saw it, I did find the PfD in Biblical Studies, but maybe it's not the degree to which you refer.

ALL, HONORARY DEGREES ARE EARNED, and MOST TRADITIONALLY A WELL DESERVED HONOR to the recipient.

It should not be so difficult to understand that they are being offerred to honor those who are helping support this church and at the same time helping those seeking knowledge to know at the very least, a little more about various different aspects of religion.

I think that some people who are browsing the degrees; are overlooking that these are also courses of study. Essentially they are of a religious nature and which have been made available to those ordained through the ULC for a free will offerring.

Now of course while educational to say the least, especially considering how most courses being offered are for those that wish to study the bible. The course material may vary, such as with the PhD, it is a condensed bible which is a story form taken from the King James Version of the bible as well as a section by Rev. Kirby J. Hensley. You will receive an examination. Upon completion of the exam you will return it to be graded. You will need a correct score of at least 75% to pass. Upon successful completion your degree will be sent to you.

So while they are earned even perhaps to a lesser degree than most secular academic Degrees. The freewill offering's are minimal and though very affordable, go to support the Church and this site. They are none the less, religious degrees. Yes recipients who have successfully passed the course and recieved these degree's, are thereby entitled to use the Titles in their name. Now, for sake of clarification, and even though a course was taken and the certificate / degree PhD was earned, ie: Doctorate of Philosophy in Religion Degree. The Degree itself did use to say very clearly, Honorary Doctorate. Now if that verbiage has since been removed, I am unaware.

Further, anyone who thinks that these courses are anywhere in depth enough to even be compared to a non religious degree of academic studies, say a Dr. of Psychology, well they are only fooling themselves and those who know otherwise will see through it. So basically, the guy who folds and delivers your daily paper, or the one who delivers your pizza as fresh as can be or even pumps the gas into your car may in fact be able to use the title in their name and have every legal right to do so.

Even the Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree includes a course study booklet providing an overview of the basic traditional functions of the church. It include instructions on wedding and funeral ceremonies, baptisms, communions and even suggestions for the financing of your own church. An ordained minister may obtain an honorary Doctor of Divinity with little or no effort and for the D.D. there is no test.

However it {the title} and the certificate issuing them the legal right to use it, would be meaningless unless they actually read, studied and understood the material of such course and that they present themselves of being worthy of any anticipated respect associated with such an honor.

So when considering any of the courses, it should be understand that while they may be very informative and absolutely cool to hang these degrees or certificates on your wall in your home office. Showcasing to your family and friends your continued interests and course of study in your own spiritual growth. But by no means, are these meant to decieve the public, nor should they be considered or presented as part of any refferences to one's other academic studies if any of the secular world.

Respectfully

Reverend Jack