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William Johnson (archdeacon)
William Johnson, Doctor of Divinity, D.D. (18 October 1642 – 2 February 1698) was an Anglican priest. Johnson was born in Sedgeberrow and educated at The Queen's College, Oxford. He was appointed Chaplain to Herbert Croft (bishop), Herbert Croft, Bishop of Hereford in 1668; and Canon (priest), Canon Residentiary of Hereford Cathedral in 1669. Johnson held Living (Christianity), livings at Croft, Herefordshire, Croft, Whitbourne, Herefordshire, Whitbourne and Clifton, Worcestershire, Clifton. He was Archdeacon of Hereford from 1690 until his death in 1698. References Archdeacons of Hereford 1642 births 1698 deaths Alumni of the Queen's College, Oxford Clergy from Worcestershire People from Wychavon (district) {{England-Anglican-clergy-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Of Divinity
A Doctor of Divinity (D.D. or DDiv; la, Doctor Divinitatis) is the holder of an advanced academic degree in divinity. In the United Kingdom, it is considered an advanced doctoral degree. At the University of Oxford, doctors of divinity are ranked first in "academic precedence and standing", while at the University of Cambridge they rank ahead of all other doctors in the "order of seniority of graduates". In some countries, such as in the United States, the degree of doctor of divinity is usually an honorary degree and not a research or academic degree. Doctor of Divinity by country or church British Isles In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the degree is a higher doctorate conferred by universities upon a religious scholar of standing and distinction, usually for accomplishments beyond the Ph.D. level. Bishops of the Church of England have traditionally held Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin, or Lambeth degrees making them doctors of divinity. At the University of Oxford, docto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |