A Doctor of Divinity is the holder of an advanced academic degree in divinity.
An Oxford Doctor of Divinity, in Convocation habit, not full ceremonial dress
An honorary degree is an academic degree for which a university has waived all of the usual requirements. It is also known by the Latin phrases honoris causa or ad honorem . The degree is typically a doctorate or, less commonly, a master's degree, and may be awarded to someone who has no prior connection with the academic institution or no previous postsecondary education. An example of identifying a recipient of this award is as follows: Doctorate in Business Administration (Hon. Causa).
The honoris causa doctorate received by Jimmy Wales from the University of Maastricht (2015)
Letter from Ezra Stiles to George Washington announcing the awarding of an honorary degree to Washington by the president and fellows of Yale College (1781)
Elena Ceauşescu becoming Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Manila, Philippines, in 1975