Honorary Doctorates
Jonathan Ramachandran, B.Sc., Th.D. (Hon.), D.Div. (Hon.), D.Min. (Hon.)
Dr. Jonathan Ramachandran obtained his Honorary Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) from University of Jerusalem (UJ, Chennai, India, 20 August 2025; Reg. No.: 11230), Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.) from Triumphant Christian University of America (TCUA, Illinois, USA, 20 August 2025, Cert. ID.: 7704247) and Honorary Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Open Christian University (OCU, California, USA, 31 August 2025, Cert. ID.: OCU250124/831208-14-6517MY).
My CV (14 September 2025) Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YuhL31EpC4l3JnHcbbQNio-ueogAEXQ/view?usp=sharing
My Honorary Doctorates Defense Link (explanation in pdf file):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dLffkOnLe8BPz9vd3RMPbhZmn6puY7op/view?usp=sharing
The rationale behind applying for these honorary doctorates is that since most people look for accreditations, possessing one is advantageous. I mean, I completed those works without these titles and am unconcerned about them because, in the end, only God’s approval matters, even in terms of correctness. Honoraria payments are used to fund those Christian ministries, thus they’re comparable to donations to a church but here, to also other scholarly and ecumenical ones. I provide links to their websites in the hopes that others will become accredited, especially outside of established systems that may not recognize your Christian work or treat you as a doormat; if you haven’t done anything relatively significant given your circumstances, I doubt they will accredit you either.
I got other offers, but these were the finest thus far because they are also accredited by other Christian bodies and/or coalitions. Please keep in mind that each of the private universities I chose also offers earned degrees, master’s degrees, and PhDs, but the honorary degree is “not earned, but deserved” as stated by TCUA [1].
I even made a YouTube video to support my application [2].
Here’s my sample writing regarding “financial holiness”, link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xWJfDy2AeUzQuJla1yPVkcQXnuCJxyzB/view?usp=sharing
Note: Honorary doctorates doesn’t mean we agree on all doctrinal points. Just like there are Methodists supporting LGBT [3] which I do not but we cannot be inhumane toward them and hope that they repent! So, by humanitarian Biblical commands, feed them!
Honorary Doctor of Theology (ThD.)
University of Jerusalem (UJ) [4]
20 August 2025 (Chennai, India; My Cert. Reg. No.: 11230)
Website Link: https://ujglobal.org/ (emails: [email protected] or [email protected])
Note: On 13-14 September 2025, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Jerusalem, Mr. Ebenezer Albert told me that Chancellor Rev. Dr. Michael Paul (author of the world famous Tamil Christian song Santhosham Ponguthey/Ponguthae) who is a renowned evangelist and theologian in Tamil Nadu, who is also the one who chairs Theology at this private university where his name/sign/designation can seen in doctorate here) has stated that “though my published theological work is controversial, but it has its points” and so, the committee discussed and approved it. Mr. Ebenezer has assured me that Honorary Doctorates are not simply granted to anyone and nor by purchase.
Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.)
Triumphant Christian University of America (TCUA) [5]
20 August 2025 (Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA, My Cert. ID.: 7704247)
Website Link: https://triumphantchristianuniversityofamerica.org/ (email: [email protected])
Honorary Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) [6]
Open Christian University (OCU)
31 August 2025 (California, USA, Cert. ID.: OCU250124/831208-14-6517MY)
Website Link: https://www.openchristian.education/ (email: [email protected] or [email protected])
P/S: Here are the certificate pdf links (higher quality) for download/view:
1) Honorary Doctor of Theology (ThD.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e08T1WwBgZWSxPTUcSPoZJrPhEm8h8ux/view?usp=sharing
2) Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XP2FoI0faVWJzy4Vkg8k1TUWdH0wP5rQ/view?usp=sharing
3) Honorary Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OpFGO-x9kPoSjeJPn-kJJX5unK8XcjTv/view?usp=sharing
Thank you!
[1] Example application requirements include 15 to 20 years of expertise in their respective fields, being at least 40 years old, submit a CV, referees, and if the applicant has completed any written work, such as a book, or an outstanding article it is welcome as well. Link: https://triumphantchristianuniversityofamerica.org/honorary-doctorate-degree/
[2] i) YouTube link
ii) Download this Video link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HwmtKk-fhxiaXIZ4oJxkkaRfwFzMLFpI/view?usp=sharing
iii) Download the Powerpoint in this Video link
[3] i) Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_and_Methodism
ii) UMC sample
https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-what-is-the-churchs-position-on-homosexuality
iii) List of Christian denominations affirming LGBTQ people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations_affirming_LGBTQ_people
[4] At the time of my doctorate, University of Jerusalem (UJ) is accredited by:
i) World-Wide Accreditation Commission of Christian Educational Institutions (Richmond, VA, USA)
ii) Great Commission Accreditation International (Netherlands, Europe)
iii) Revival Ministries (ABC Apostolic Bible Centre) (Australia)
iv) International Board of African Ministries (IBAM) (South Africa)
v) Affiliated and Accredited with The DIAM International University, New Delhi
vi) Member of National Association for Theological Accreditation (NATA), Bangalore
[5] At the time of my doctorate, Triumphant Christian University of America (TCUA) is accredited by:
i) Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
TCUA received institutional accreditation from QAHE on September 3, 2024, valid through September 2, 2025 IAQAPHE+1. This accreditation covers a wide array of programs—from certificates to doctoral degrees across theology, ministry, and biblical studies. QAHE is an independent, non-governmental quality assurance agency recognized by several international bodies (e.g., Moldova’s National Agency for Quality Assurance, FIBAA in Germany, ARIA in Uzbekistan, among others).
ii) National Theological Association (NTA)
TCUA is also accredited by the NTA, which provides recognition specifically for theological education
iii) National Theological Association (NTA) — NTA Asia Listing
A listing under NTA Asia shows TCUA has an accreditation period stretching from 2024 to August 2027 ntaasia.org.
iv) ICOHE Directory Listing
According to the ICOHE directory, TCUA is listed as a “4-Year Religious University” located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, with accreditation valid through December 31, 2029 ICOHE
v) Affiliation with Florida State’s Commission for Independent Education
An article from the Isibusiso Solwazi School of Theology claims that TCUA is registered and authorized to grant degrees by the Florida Department of Education – Commission for Independent Education isibusisosolwazi.co.za
[6] At the time of my doctorate, Open Christian University (OCU) is accredited by:
i) Licensed by the California BPPE (religious exemption) – authorizes degree conferral in CA.
ii) Board of Quality Standards (BQS) – described as an internationally recognized quality assurance regulator, part of INQAAHE, and listed in the EU registry.
iii) International Association of Transnational Universities (IATU) – accreditation compliant with professional and educational standards (GAAP).
iv) International Accreditation Board for the Marketplace Ministry (IABMM) – focuses on quality assurance for marketplace ministry education.
v) California University Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) – evaluates OCU’s status, indicating degree equivalence to those from regionally accredited U.S. institutions.
vi) International Association for Biblical Education (IABE) – accredits theological institutions and promotes global standards; OCU is listed (file No: 011120).
vii) Association of Independent Christian Colleges & Seminaries (AICCS) – OCU is a certified member (certificate No: 266I21M), a nonprofit body supporting independent Christian colleges and seminaries.
viii) Member of the International Association of Christian Universities (IACU) – a global alliance focused on Bible-teaching institutions and quality assurance.
ix) Additionally, OCU proudly highlights the FCE evaluation to suggest that its degrees are comparable to regionally accredited ones in the United States—though it’s more a credential evaluation than formal accreditation.
2) HOPE BEYOND THE ELECT: Revisiting Early Christian Views on Prophecy and Salvation
i) Paperback
Print length : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 1949586405
ISBN-13 : 978-1949586404
ii) Hardcover
Print length : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 1949586413
ISBN-13 : 978-1949586411
#My ORCID Link: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4669-1077
#GoogleScholar Link:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Bv7IFrAAAAAJ
#Academia Link:
https://independent.academia.edu/RamachandranJonathan
Note: Christian Publishing House (CPH) is publisher for the UASV Bible. About CPH: https://www.christianpublishers.org
Books:-
1) English Version:
Ramachandran, Jonathan. HOPE BEYOND THE ELECT: Revisiting Early Christian Views on Prophecy and Salvation. Cambridge, Ohio, USA: Christian Publishing House, 6 June 2025. (182 Pages).
Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949586405 (Amazon)
https://books.google.cl/books/about?id=_d1jEQAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y (Google E-Book)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235829454-hope-beyond-the-elect (GoodReads)
https://www.christianpublishers.org/product-page/hope-beyond-the-elect-revisiting-early-christian-views-on-prophecy-and-salvation (CPH Bookstore: Under apocalyptic/eschatology and theology genres)
2) Academic Version (in English too):
Ramachandran, Jonathan. ESSAYS IN EARLY CHRISTIANITY: Chiliasm Prophecy Model and Non-Elect Salvation Possibility. Cambridge, Ohio, USA: Christian Publishing House, 13 July 2025. (432 Pages).
Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949586421 (Amazon)
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=0rpwEQAAQBAJ (Google E-Book)
https://www.christianpublishers.org/product-page/essays-in-early-christianity-chiliasm-prophecy-model-and-non-elect-salvation (Christian Publishing House Bookstore)
2) Journals
i) 1st Publication
Ramachandran, Jonathan. “Non Elect Salvation Possibility.” The American Journal of Biblical Theology (AJBT) Vol 26, no. 6 (9 February 2025).
www.biblicaltheology.com/Research/RamachandranJ01.pdf
ii) 2nd Publication
Ramachandran, Jonathan. “Thousand Year Gap for Prophecy in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and 1 Corinthians 15:52 with Chiliasm Church Fathers.” The American Journal of Biblical Theology (AJBT) Vol 26, no. 22 (1 June 2025). www.biblicaltheology.com/Research/RamachandranJ02.pdf
iii) 3rd Publication on a 3-level peer review as well
Ramachandran, Jonathan. “Thousand Year Gap for Prophecy in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and 1 Corinthians 15:52 with Chiliasm Church Fathers.” Journal of Biblical Theology (JBT) Vol 8, no. 3 (1 June 2025): 185-208. https://www.biblicaltheology.com/research.html
Purchase link:
https://www.amazon.com/Journal-Biblical-Theology-Number-September/dp/B0FG1GPNSY/
About the Author
JONATHAN RAMACHANDRAN
Theologian, Missionary, Engineer, Freelance Math Olympiad Coach & Musician
Jonathan Ramachandran is a self taught theological enthusiast who loves the Chiliasm Church Fathers and tries to understand Prophecy of the Bible with their writings. He has published with the Journal of Biblical Theology (JBT, 3 levels of peer reviews), the American Journal of Biblical Theology (AJBT, 2 levels of peer reviews) and also with Christian Publishing House (CPH, Cambridge, Ohio, USA). He runs his theology blog being a freelance missionary of tentmaker style at www.AnonymousChristian.org and lives in Malaysia where he is an operations manager for an engineering company.
Jon is a freelance preacher who is active both online and offline who has baptized some of his students into Christianity. His varied full time working experience includes working with Christian ministries dealing with charity, seismic engineering, educational centre management, teaching Math at schools (elementary and high school with a competition touch) and is one of Malaysia’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) coaches.
Other Book details:
1) ESSAYS IN EARLY CHRISTIANITY: Chiliasm Prophecy Model and Non-Elect Salvation Possibility
i) Paperback
Print length : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 1949586421
ISBN-13 : 978-1949586428
ii) Hardcover
Print length : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 194958643X
ISBN-13 : 978-1949586435
2) HOPE BEYOND THE ELECT: Revisiting Early Christian Views on Prophecy and Salvation
i) Paperback
Print length : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 1949586405
ISBN-13 : 978-1949586404
ii) Hardcover
Print length : 182 pages
ISBN-10 : 1949586413
ISBN-13 : 978-1949586411
#My ORCID Link: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4669-1077
#GoogleScholar Link:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Bv7IFrAAAAAJ
#Academia Link:
https://independent.academia.edu/RamachandranJonathan
Note: Christian Publishing House (CPH) is publisher for the UASV Bible. About CPH: https://www.christianpublishers.org
Thank you!
