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Bill Craig now claiming to have a PhD in Philosophy.
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RE: Bill Craig now claiming to have a PhD in Philosophy.
(March 8, 2017 at 4:15 pm)Jehanne Wrote: Please do not tell me that I am obsessed with the man, because I am not, any more than I am "obsessed" with the lying, pathological narcissistic Donald Trump.

Having said that, Bill Craig is now claiming that he has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham:

http://www.reasonablefaith.org/documents/CV.pdf

However, the RationalWiki continues to say that it was a PhD in the Philosophy of Religion:

http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/William_Lane_Craig

And, so, which is it?  Is Bill Craig now truly "Philosopher Bill Craig"?

It's generalized philosophy, as the University of Birmingham does not have separate doctoral programs for specific areas. He does genuinely have a Ph.D. in philosophy.

It just doesn't count for much, and never has, because, while the program is technically just generalized philosophy, it allows those attempting to achieve a degree to choose their own focus. Craig specifically studied philosophy of religion - in particular, the Kalam cosmological argument - and isn't shy about this fact. 

So technically, yes. Ph.D. in generalized philosophy, because that's as specific as the degree could get. In practice, it's a doctorate in philosophy of religion.

And he's not even very good at that.
"Owl," said Rabbit shortly, "you and I have brains. The others have fluff. If there is any thinking to be done in this Forest - and when I say thinking I mean thinking - you and I must do it."
  - A. A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner
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RE: Bill Craig now claiming to have a PhD in Philosophy. - by Nonpareil - March 8, 2017 at 4:46 pm

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