2007-05-15 09:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by n4crf 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
A formal title of honor given to a Christian clergyperson who holds a doctoral degree. It is properly used only in the third person; however it may be used in VERY formal situations at an initial greeting, usually with the formal title Sir or Madame. If the situation is formal enough to warrant its use at the initial greeting, only the title Doctor should be used thereafter. When used in the third person, the article "The" should always precede it. See examples below:
- At the first formal greeting: "Reverend Doctor Sir, I greet you in the name of our Lord,..."
- However, thereafter: "Doctor Jones,..."
2007-05-15 10:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by bjwamz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to the Associated Press style guide, you should only use Dr. when the Ph.D. is in a topic related to the article. For instance, there is a medical doctor, who is a member of a governing body. But, the article about government affairs wouldn't refer to him as Dr. Smith, it would refer to the gentleman or woman as Councilman/Councilwoman Smith.
If the same article were on a disease spreading rapidly through the area... you might want to use Dr. For instance: "Dr. Smith said s/he is issuing an order of a public health emergency. Smith also serves on the local City Council."
In your case, articles about religion should not mention the doctorate in public administration unless it was relevant to the story.
So, Rev. Dr., wouldn't be appropriate in my opinion.
2007-05-15 17:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by F W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because the Bible states "holy and reverend is his name".
Psalm 111:9
This is not referring to just anyone, it is referring to the Lord. Why would you name yourself reverend when that title belongs to God?
Also, see Matthew 23:5-11
2007-05-15 17:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably, but I wouldn't if I were you, only because the fact that you are a Reverend makes it sound like the doctorate is in Divinity. Those who don't know you may feel misled.
Just a suggestion. . . .
2007-05-15 17:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly do not think it is appropiate..does not even sounds good... choose one and stick to it.
2007-05-15 17:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by GIGI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋