Dr Reverend Chip Pepitone – Dr Pepitone was ordained at the turn of the century and has performed thousands of weddings thought South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
A Doctor of Divinity (DD or DDiv) is an academic degree or honorary title in the field of Christian theology and ministry.
- Academic degreeIn the English-speaking world, a DD is an advanced degree for those with a high level of theological education and experience. The degree focuses on developing knowledge of Christian theology, biblical studies, and ministry practices.
- Honorary degreeIn the United States, a DD is usually an honorary degree that cannot be earned through an academic program. Some colleges may grant the degree to those with a bachelor’s degree and ministry experience. For example, the Universal Life Church (ULC) grants the DD to ministers who demonstrate a commitment to understanding the divine.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the DD is a higher doctorate that is usually given to a religious scholar for accomplishments beyond a PhD or ThD. Catholic universities often grant the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD) instead.
In 2019, Dr Reverend Chip Pepitone became a South Carolina Notary Public.
