Exhortations to repent of disobedience to God are not wrong. All these degrees are earned. [This is his positive confession that led him to keep going with a bad heart. Thus, if the government somehow meddled in the actual teaching of a school this would be something intolerable for Christian seminaries that grant legitimate doctorates. Mark Rutland is a United Methodist Church reverend who serves as a President of Oral Roberts University. I was under his teachings years ago. For 50 years and counting, the driving force of his ministry has been to teach Christians the principles of faith found in the Bible, so they can be victorious in every area of life. One of the finest Bible teachers I ever knew worked in a junk-yard full time. Born again believer and must adhere to the doctrines of this organization as upheld by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and their appointed representatives. Wikipedia: Mark Rutland is a missionary, evangelist, ordained minister of the International Ministerial Fellowship, and the third and current President of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.. The FAA really didnt have much experience at it. Required fields are marked *. A timely article. Its ridiulous that you have taken the time to even write this article. Modernism vs. Postmodernism: Can we really know the truth? Yes, it is true that God has used many ministers in spite of their use of phony titles but that does not mean He endorses the practice. Thanks. In fact, most of them came from just 3 schools. The revealing thing about this gentlemans anger was that it showed he really knew the practice I described was wrong. Will he apologize and admit he was wrong and his teaching needed major adjustments? David Kowalski has worked as an English teacher (Abeka), high school administrator (ACE), in-school-suspension teacher (public school), Associate Pastor (two Assemblies of God churches), Senior Pastor (two Assemblies of God churches), and Bible College Professor (Global University).Currently David Kowalski provides proofreading and editing services.His articles at Apologetics Index include: Apologetics Index curates research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues. [] [Here is his positive praise to twist Gods arm to compel him to heal. The Church and the governments of the world was always separate, if fact the governments of the world and state were to pattern themselves after Jesuss church (wishful thinking!!). Thanks to Keith and Phyllis Moore [two Word-of-Faith pastors, who appear in the video, seated in front], who some time ago had given me, because I liked Phyllis treadmill. It didnt work. If someone is given a key to the city, they are not thereby authorized to enter any building they choose whenever they want. Who knows before asking his assistants to help the man up. John 12:43. Call our office to request a paper application. They really focus on flesh lead preaching and have little patience for Scripture among those who have a different point of view from themselves. This deliberate deception is shameful for those who call themselves men and women of God. I believe if you will take the time to do that you will find that your specific criticisms do not apply to the article. Must work well with others, as a team, and according to Romans 16:17, must not . Some diploma mills for ministers make no pretense to legitimacy. Just enough praise will do the trick! Had I written an article speaking of how a certain group of Christians ate a well-balanced meal every evening, no one would fly into rage-filled rants. Kenneth Copeland is known worldwide as a speaker, preacher, author, televangelist, and gospel recording artist. May I be permitted to correct the erroneous information given in my comment of 22 October 2012 about the apparent spuriousness of Rev Samuel Wainwrights Doctorate of Divinity, it has since been drawn to my attention to a note in the Islington (London) Gazette of 29 November 1870 to the effect that the University of the Diocese of Ohio ((presumably meaning Kenyon College, Ohio) had awarded a DD to him in recognition of his valuable contribution book to Apologetic Literature in the volume Christian Certainty, published by Hatchards of London in 1865 a book which is still readily available today in print-on-demand format. Again, I am not making that claim I don't know if that's true or not but Greg Locke says is very adamantly and tells Copeland to sue him if he's wrong. I am not demeaning those who do not have such a degree, nor am I trying to imply that self-education is invalid. The doctoral degree tells us that someone is qualified to speak authoritatively on the subject matter involved (such as physics, Greek, or theology) and to perform duties (such as surgery or teach seminary courses) that relate to the degree. Whether these doctorates are earned or honorary is not clear though the difference would be little more than a technicality. Unfortunately for Hovind, he used similar ethics in paying his taxes and is now in prison for tax evasion. This being said, Kenneth Copeland CERTAINLY did a Ritual of Endless Night and became a lich just to be a parasite upon the weak minded for their money and devotion. For many decades he told his followers to do the same. [Receiving a pacemaker by faith is not exactly right. (CAO) of Kenneth Copeland Bible College (KCBC) by providing advanced administrative support. January 20, 2022KCM Ministers' Conference. While agreeing with Mr Kowalski, and the three responses above, it is perhaps worth pointing out that this is not a new phenomenon. Our Associate of Biblical Studies is a 2-year (60 credit hour) program of biblical study that embodies the foundational teachings of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, with electives offered to further students' development in their ministry callings. I did two consecutive Electronics degrees at Bangor, the second by unexpected invitation and funded via the ESF. In this video, I cite a great article that helps expose Copeland for what he is, a masonic plant in the Body of Christ who has done massive damage. Make sure you hear his growl in all of those words, without an ounce of compassion. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Kenneth Copeland 33rd degree Freemason Exposed wrote Dr. Carl McIntire. The 1970s were tremendous years of growth the ministry. I am exhorting my brothers in Christ to be Christlike in their behavior. The praise cure. High School Graduate Associates degree . I would never speak critically of real, earned doctorates, obtained from trustworthy institutions. The ELCA now ordains openly gay non-celibate ministers. Legitimate seminaries maintain rigid standards for awarding a doctoral degree and these standards are confirmed by respected accrediting agencies. . The comments section of this article is now closed. Most secular Ph.D. programs take at least an additional five years to complete when the writing of a dissertation is factored in. Its so easy to assume all of these people are trying to get something for nothing. Thus, I could start my own denomination and open a diploma mill that by cousin Ted and friend Bob accredit for me. And the little household treadmills will only go up to about 10 degree incline, but to pass the stress test, I had to go to 14. They consequently charge the student a small fee for their course work., There are phony accrediting agencies that these unethical organizations use, so a schools accreditation may be as phony as their degrees. Not only do phony doctorates lend false credentials to those who hold them, they tend to cheapen our esteem for real doctorates. Genuine doctorates require intense and prolonged study under the tutelage of authorities in a given field. The diploma mill typically awards its degrees to people who complete a token of easy coursework (one diploma mill reportedly hands out doctorates in exchange for the reading of one book and the payment of $600). God worked miracles among the Corinthians and the Galatians in spite of their misconduct as well. Your comment calls to mind observations I have heard from other people with legitimate doctorates, Barbara. Now I did it with the defibrillator active, and then after I passed the stress test, representative of the manufacturer of this machine thats in here, came out with the computer and turned that defibrillator off because I dont need it anymore. Or something like: If you pray once, then confess your healing! March 2022 1986-2022 36 Years! Note: The website that displays these photos is run by Mormons and is one way in which Whites theological adversaries have exploited this issue. Abraham for instance. At my age, I only had to do six, but it did the whole nine minutes with the defibrillator in there and didnt set it off, because I received the pacemaker and defibrillator by faith. Keep believin God! My practice (which may not be the practice of every contributor of this website) is only to approve coherent comments that have at least a bit of politeness and civility (I overlook even apparently bad attitudes disapproval is reserved for extreme cases or incoherent rants). If you are in school for 10 years of higher education does it matter where your degree comes from? Hey people us common sense search the scriptures. After a weekslong bout with COVID-19 left famed televangelist Frederick K.C. [It sounds like he had a weak heart for a long time, long before his eightieth birthday.] So that means that in this world no the degrees should not be accredited as academically accredited ones. Posted on August 8, 2022 by James M. Arlandson. My DNA took after my mothers side with a history of heart trouble. I only critique the practice of diploma mills giving phony doctorates and the practice of people using honorary doctorates as though they were earned. This is an excellent & probably long overdue examination of this practice by dishonest, unethical clergy.I commend the naming of names also, as many have used religion solely for power & prosperity. And God has often changed peoples names throughout History. Its supposed to be nine minutes. Since awarding Hovinds doctorate, Skinner has named his business Patriot Bible University, and relocated to a small but separate building. [He believes that he will live to be 120 years old because Gen. 6:3 says that humankind is promised that many years.] And I said, Lord, Im just going to believe. Are there currently accrediting bodies for trade schools or schools which provide continuing education units that operate without a USDOE relationship? When speculative Masonry began in the 17th century, it adopted the stonemason's tools as symbols to illustrate life lessons. I have simply related the facts of a practice in which some Christians engage. If you wish to fix your concept of morality on one issue alone that is your prerogative, but I believe biblical Christians will seek to obey all of Gods commands including the command to be honest. First, academic, accrediting agencies are not governmental agencies. As I have said before, doctorates are not required of ministers, but if in the Church we are to use the term doctorate we should do so in a legitimate and honest way. Honorary doctorates have been given to such esteemed recipients as Kermit the Frog, whose doctorate was bestowed upon him by Southampton College in New York. Ask yourself this question. . Further, his demeanor and tone turned him into a TV bully, especially when he mocked doubters, sneering at them and impersonating their (seemingly) weak, helpless tone and words, as if they were whiners for not measuring up to his super-faith: Now Brother Copeland, I didnt get healed! Then he would growl and snap out an answer like this: You didnt have enough faith, and your confession was wrong! Thus, one is able, if accepted, to enter a doctoral program immediately after obtaining a bachelors degree, and the masters is earned along the way. And there are many Pastors some of the greatest in our time who had Honorary Degrees and had the dignity to carry the title and show it great respect. Satan is a false accuser who inspires people to mislead the church. You got your healing already. The father of many nations. Give him credit for that.] He growled out things like (paraphrased): Confess your healing. It is not just those who have earned doctorates that want substance in the sermons they hear and substance can be communicated without the use of theological jargon (which is fine it its place). Just thought I would drop a few nuggets to add. What good does an air of academic respectability do? She says she . I am in favor of obeying all of Gods commands and find it strange that anyone would find fault with me for desiring this. God heard you the first time! In addition, the average time to complete a doctorate is not eight years, again, it depends on the field. On page 18, the catalog says that, in the doctoral program alone, Columbia does not grant these credits for mere time in the ministry but instead grants product-assessment credits for tangible work done in the ministry. Give Him praise. There are many diploma mills churning out degrees to undeserving ministers in a practice Christian author Steve Levicoff has referred to as name it and frame it.. I too am appauled at how many ministers walk around claiming to have an accerdited degree when they know it was obtained from a Diploma Mill. The title of doctorate is bestowed by educational institutions with a generally agreed upon amount of work involved to obtain the degree. Pacemakers, they do. No matter how a person goes about obtaining a degree of any level within the Church it is only valid in truth if it is not part of any governmental or state run programs. It is obvious to any congregant when they are hearing the true gospel preached at a collegiate level, regardless of the initials following the ministers name. And so the cardiologist examined me and he said, Well, you need a pacemaker. So-called Faith teacher Kenneth Copeland reveals the spirit behind his teaching and those of other Faith teachers around the country such as Kenneth Hagin, etc. The split-off of the ELCA believe the Scripture has become corrupt by mankind and their spirit is lead by the Holy Ghost to tell a new truth. but the government does not dictate what is taught in seminaries. I said, Keep believin God! Glohree tuh Gud!. I belong to the Renewal Movement, broadly defined. Dr. Kermit delivered the commencement address, passing along this bit of swamp-wisdom: Ribbit-ribbit-kneedeep-ribbit, which means May success and a smile always be yours even when youre kneedeep in the sticky muck of life. 1. This thing had a defibrillator in it. Not only this but, what does a secular government accredited institution know about what Almighty God recognizes. . An excellent article! Im glad Copeland got one. Without the break, Copeland would otherwise have an annual property tax exceeding $150,000. There seems to be a lack of both prayer and study behind these sermons. The alternative to this status is one in which churches pay taxes to the government on the donations given to them. What did these great giants of theology do to earn their Doctorate degrees? There must be seperation! Honorary doctorates do not qualify recipients to work in the field designated on the diploma. Kenneth Max Copeland was born on December 12, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, U.S. to Aubrey Wayne and Vinita Pearl Copeland. Depending on the Doctorate (PH.D or Dmin, etc..) it can be earned in as little as 3.5 to 4 years. I actually do. Bachelor's degree preferred. I think one thing your comment does is highlight once again something we have had to repeatedly address in this comments thread. While Mormon teaching is cultic, their theological errors do not affect the reliability of their photographs. It will be the time when you will say it and the devil will flee. They will have to completely fire their entire faculty and administration for that to happen. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He was an astute businessman and knew enough to hire educators to run the school since he was not qualified to. Many educators and Christian leaders have said the same about my understanding of this matter. It is better to have the training without a degree than to have a degree without the training. I did, however, find references being made to such degrees in the prefaces to the 1876 and 1877 Crockfords Clerical Directory. I also published a few books which are available on Amazon - several of them about social media and one with . Basically, a bunch of Socialists and Communists took up study and then tried to high-jack Lutheran Theology once they were great enough in number to crawl out and cause trouble. Why live a lie? For several decades this eighty+ year-old ultra-Word-of-Faith leader taught that we could confess our way to healing, if we just had enough faith. Accrediting agencies are private corporations. No matter how much you complain about this issue its not going away!.. 2 They always lack respectable accreditation. Transworld has established high standards of excellence and shared Biblical Doctrine. If you believe finding fault is wrong you have defined your finding fault with me to be wrong. Kenneth. For many years now, he has scolded and intimidated and growled at the Body of Christ with his faith message. Your words will create healing! His pacemaker puts the lie to his doctrine. The award is also listed on page 97 of the General Catalogue of Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio ( 1826-1899). [] Come on, come on, give the Lord praise. Her younger brother died of a heart attack. God himself has many titles. [This is again his positive confession and super-faith. I appreciate your comment though I do not know what it has to do with the article above. and D.D. High School Degree (13) Associate's Degree (15) Bachelor's Degree (30) Master's Degree (33) Upload your resume - Let employers find you. Did they have his level of faith? Kenneth Copeland jobs. So what are you doing exactly? This position is part of a team responsible for . He graduated with a B.S. In the description of the doctoral program, the catalog says on page 17 that one may purchase 32 of these credits to complete a 36 credit doctoral program. I had written to KCM right after I was diagnosed with a terrible sickness. As I said in the article, I consider the awarding of honorary doctorates to be an inappropriate practice and I think those who call themselves by honorary titles are dishonest. Praise Him. The Uncompromised Word. Evidently, it means that God told him that his positive confession and his hyper-faith would not work to heal his heart. Good Stewardship. As well as ascribed titles to those individuals. The point at which this could be problematic or unscriptural for an accrediting agency is if the government dictated educational content that they expected the agencies to mandate prior to accrediting an institution of higher learning. Kenneth Copeland 33rd Degree Freemason Exposed. He received it by natural, monetary means, with his super-prosperity, initially given to him over the years by his donors.]. It is rewarding to read such favorable responses. Learning the Hebrew and Greek alphabet started immediately for both of them. I have not said anything false in my article and you have not disputed any of the facts. And if you think I am mistaken then consider this with what you are saying. Behind this compromise with pseudo-academic credentials is the essentially carnal and explicitly condemned quest the Lord Jesus described in Matthew 23:7-10, of wanting to be seen, be elevated above the others. Copeland's sermons are broadcast across the US and worldwide on the Victory Channel. Dont say, I got cancer. Say, I got a healing! Among Life Christian University's list of "distinguished degree holders" are household names such as Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, Benny Hinn and Joyce Meyer. Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Fort Worth TX 76192. Join to view profile . This is a lie perpetuated by diploma mills. Billye Brim, and Dr. Benny Hinn. [This is wise. Thank you for your comment, Eugene. He was going to hyper-believe God for divine health without a pacemaker and live by super-faith with his bad heart. , The only degree necessary: Approved unto GOD. One more praise him! compel a reluctant God to heal you! (my paraphrase of his meaning). Either way, he did not hesitate to append the letters DD to his name on the title-pages of his books, or nor did his friends to his memorial in his last church and to his gravestone.
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