I came across this advertisement today in a religious publication: "HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREES Awarded in recognition of your ministerial achievements. $50.00 application fee, $300.00 upon approval. New Wine School of the Bible Shawnee, OK" Wow! A $300 honorary doctorate. Is this oxymoronic, or what? While I personally think this creature called an "honorary doctorate" should be slain, I thought they were bestowed, not bought! Russell
Do you think that perhaps Moses could sign it? If you ask, I bet for an extra $50, they could make it happen. At least they say it is not the real thing! j nate
King James' (ad)version: Wherefrom did'st thy new wine cometh...from on high or from upper New York State? How much did passeth thy lips before thy silver fell from thy hand? Okay, not very authentic KJ English....
C'mon Russell! Do I have to tell you everything??? The honorary degree IS bestowed by these gracious institutions. The money is a donation for goodness sake.Isn't it the same thing if Donald Trump donates cash to Harvard and gets a piece of gilded toilet paper? With Best Wishes, PCap
PCap: Let's see, is this the process? 1. $50 Application fee 2. $300 Donation to promote academic training 3. Institutional approval (100% guaranteed) 4. Honorary Doctorate is bestowed 5. Gilded Toilet Paper is received via mail You always help me understand the intracacies of academe, PCap, thanks man! Russell