Thread: Where did Prophetess Juanita Bynum get her Ph.D.?

She's a best-selling author and popular speaker in the pentecostal/charismatic camps. Has a show on TBN.

The biggest mystery is the source of her Ph.D.

The question has been posted a number of times at Charisma news forums, but no answer has been given. Not a few time, questions about her have been deleted by moderator. (Charisma is publisher of her latest book, "Matters of the Heart."

Can anyone here help determine the school?

Thanks.

Roscoe

"In June, Bynum received a doctoral degree in theology from Truth for Living Bible College in Jacksonville, Florida."
-- http://www.juanitabynum.com/bynbio.htm

"In June 2000, Bynum received a doctorial [sic] degree in Theology from Truth For Living Bible College in Jacksonville, Florida."
-- http://www.dfdesign.com/conference%20broc._sm.pdf

According to the biography on her web site:

"In June, Bynum received a doctoral degree in theology from Truth for Living Bible College in Jacksonville, Florida. "

Thanks, Carlos, Mark:


Someone here contacted the school and was told that it did not grant Ph.Ds.


Roscoe

Apparently, this institution is a part of Truth for Living Ministries, but is actually called Truth Bible College & Seminary. It's "a member of Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship."
-- http://www.truthforliving.org/ministries/tbcs.html

prophecy is said to be a gift..

..to some so is a PhD.


BTW, for any prophets who wish to get the doc instead by study , Unizul has reduced its fees by 50%...now a total of but $1200. Wow!

I heard a radio interview with Raël. The interviewer said, "You have no scientific training." Raël replied, "I had the best scientific training -- on the Planet of the Elohim."

Originally posted by MarkIsrael@aol.com
I heard a radio interview with Raël. The interviewer said, "You have no scientific training." Raël replied, "I had the best scientific training -- on the Planet of the Elohim."

Is that the planet with the Moon of Cherubim?

Regards,

Michael Lloyd
Mill Creek, Washington USA

In this day and age, how does one go about becoming a prophetess or even a lowly apostle? Wouldn't assuming such titles be just a bit presumptuous and a tiny bit vain?

Originally posted by Dennis Ruhl
In this day and age, how does one go about becoming a prophetess or even a lowly apostle? Wouldn't assuming such titles be just a bit presumptuous and a tiny bit vain?

Not really.......just look at how many have been beatified and made saint by the Vatican in the last few years. And yes...you do have to take a number. :p

Originally posted by Dennis Ruhl
In this day and age, how does one go about becoming a prophetess or even a lowly apostle? Wouldn't assuming such titles be just a bit presumptuous and a tiny bit vain?

According to First Corinthians 12:28 apostles, prophets and teachers are called by God (given the gifts of apostleship, prophesy and teaching ). The Bible warns against false prophets. Therefore, it can be deduced God still calls prophets. I don't think it is presumptuous for one to refer to oneself as a prophet anymore than it is presumptuous for one to call oneself a minister as God calls both. In Scripture a prophet is one who receives divine revelation and speaks God's word without error or omission. Prophecy is not preaching or teaching . The prophet only speaks or writes God's word without comment (Hebrews 1:1-2). The New Testament prophets speak His words to the local church (Acts 13:1-2). Of course there will be a wide range of opinions on this. This is just a simple, Biblical explanation.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Originally posted by Jimmy Clifton
According to First Corinthians 12:28 apostles, prophets and teachers are called by God (given the gifts of apostleship, prophesy and teaching). The Bible warns against false prophets.

This is interesting. There seems to be a very close analogy between this religious problem and our familiar accreditation disputes.

If God creates prophets by calling them, how might this divine action be recognized and verified by mortals? In other words, how might parties external to the purported prophet's own individual relationship with the divine 'accredit' the truth of that relationship?

I suppose that to some extent the world's various religious traditions serve as alternative and often incompatible accreditors of individual religious experiences and claims.

BillDayson asks:

If God creates prophets by calling them, how might this divine action be recognized and verified by mortals? In other words, how might parties external to the purported prophet's own individual relationship with the divine 'accredit' the truth of that relationship?

This is very directly addressed.

But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?
When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.
Deuteronomy 18:20-22

Originally posted by roysavia


Not really.......just look at how many have been beatified and made saint by the Vatican in the last few years. And yes...you do have to take a number. :p

Attacking a degree mill that is out to scam people is one thing...but I believe you have crossed the line on this one.

Just how many saints have been "made" in the last few years? How many of those who were canonized lived in the 1950-1999 era?

I suppose you already know that you must be dead to even be considered for sainthood. So who "takes the number"?

Bill Hurd

Degeeinfo is an inappropriate place to make attacks on a particular faith. I take a offense about the comments on the Catholic church. I would suggest that even on the off topic discussions this crosses the line.

Degeeinfo is an inappropriate place to make attacks on a particular faith. I take a offense about the comments on the Catholic church. I would suggest that even on the off topic discussions this crosses the line.