The Institute for Christian Works, as with most institutions of higher education, does award honorary degrees. Unlike some other institutions however, the Institute for Christian Works does not "sell" its honorary degrees. They are awarded solely for the accomplishments and contributions that a person has made.
Below you will find a list of some of the honorary degrees that we award along with what they are awarded for. For more information on honorary degrees and the process for recommending an individual for one please contact us.
| HONORARY DEGREE: | AWARDED FOR: |
| Doctor of Christian Education | An exemplary teaching ministry |
| Doctor of Christian Life Counseling | Exemplary work in counseling |
| Doctor of Christian Missions | Exemplary missions efforts |
| Doctor of Divinity | Outstanding ministry |
| Doctor of Evangelism | Outstanding evangelism efforts |
| Doctor of Humanitarianism | Significant contribution to culture, society, or the Church. Outstanding efforts in humanitarian service. |
| Doctor of Humanities | Significant contribution to culture, society, or the Church. Outstanding efforts in humanitarian service. |
| Doctor of Sacred Human Letters | Distinguished Christian publications and/or significant contributions to culture, society, humanity, or the Church |
| Doctor of Sacred Humane Letters | Distinguished Christian publications and/or significant contributions to culture, society, humanity, or the Church |
| Doctor of Sacred Letters | Outstanding Christian writings (books, magazines, articles, etc.) |
| Doctor of Sacred Literature | Outstanding Christian writings (books, magazines, articles, etc.) |
| Doctor of Sacred Music | Outstanding contributions to Christian Music |