Doctor of Divinity (D.D. or DD, Divinitatis Doctor in Latin) is an advanced academic degreein divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teachChristian theology or related religious subjects. In the United Kingdom, Doctor of Divinity has traditionally been the highest doctorate granted by universities, usually conferred upon a religious scholar of standing and distinction. In the United States the Doctor of Divinity is usually awarded as an honorary degree.