Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) shall be not less than 40 years of age and either:

• Graduates of CAL GRAD who have been awarded a Bachelor's degree at least eight years previously, or a Master's degree at least seven years previously, or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at least four years previously; or
• Members of staff of CAL GRAD who have been awarded a Bachelor's degree at least eight years previously or a Master's degree at least seven years previously, or a degree of Doctor of Philosophy at least four years previously and who have been members of staff of CAL GRAD for at least two years.
• Recognized scholars who have contributed substantially to the advancement of theological education and whose scholarship is evidenced in original research, published writings, and conference speaking. Additionally, this person is to have expressed a desire to advance the school's educational purposes by personal involvement in the programs offered.

The degree of D.Litt. shall be conferred only upon candidates whose record of published work and research shows conspicuous ability and originality and constitutes a distinguished and sustained achievement.

Consideration Of Applications

The Academic Dean shall present a candidate for the D.Litt. degree after having considered carefully the record of research and published work of the candidate. Unlike the honorary D.D. degree where pastoral gifts and ministry achievements are considered, the D.Litt candidate is considered for academic and research/publishing accomplishments. Any time the D.Litt degree is conferred it is to be a testament to the academic standard and reputation of CAL GRAD. A committee including the chairman of the board and one full time professor shall formally accept the nomination. A letter shall be issued to the recipient by the Academic Dean.

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) shall not be less than 40 years of age and either :

• Graduates of CAL GRAD who have a distinguished record of pastoral ministry, no less than ten years in the position of Senior Pastor.
• Graduates of CAL GRAD who have become skilled at church planting and have a proven record of evangelism through church planting.
• Staff of CAL GRAD whose contribution to the advancement of education in the field of pastoral ministry is well regarded by his/her peers. The candidate shall have no less than 2 years academic relationship with CAL GRAD.
• Candidates who do not have association to CAL GRAD may be considered by written request and a thorough account of their experience, education, and pastoral accomplishments. The written request is to be signed by no less than two witnesses who can personally testify to the veracity of the claims. In such case, the candidate shall be brought before the degree committee (consisting of the Chairman of the Board and the Academic Dean and at least one other faculty/staff of CAL GRAD), and examined.

The Academic Dean shall notify the candidate by an official letter from the school.