This follows complaints about Christian Life School of Theology (which later changed its name to Beacon University).

Dr Grady McMurtry - What are his qualifications and scientific expertise.

Given his high profile in the UK on Revelation TV recently and his novel ideas on genetics, global warming and plate tectonics I thought I would check out his qualifications and record of scientific research in these areas.

He is usually addressed on his TV appearances as Dr Grady and there is great deference to his qualifications: the implication being that he knows better than the viewers.

In fact, although he has a general science education it appears to be in agricultural related subjects and his Doctorate is in theology, not science, and is not from a recognised university of any standing.

Summary of this article Dr Grady McMurtrys qualifications appear to consist of an undergraduate degree in agriculture (majoring in forestry) and a masters degree in environmental science.

His doctorate is in theology and from a non accredited private college that does not make doctoral theses available for public scrutiny.

He does not seem to be involved in any academic research work.

His family background suggests that he is the son of Grady Louis McMurtry who was head of the secret society Ordo Templi Orientis founded by Aleister Crowley.

To add balance to this article I have included direct links to videos of interviews and discussions with Dr McMurtry so that readers can make up their own minds.

In January 2009 I also added a section entitled in his defence which includes some points in his defence which were emailed to me by a reader.

Academic Background Stated qualifications from his web site BS, University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture MS, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science DD, School of Theology, Columbus, Georgia DLitt, Mid-Continent University, Kentucky Regent of the School of Theology, Columbus, Georgia Adjunct Professor, School of Theology, Columbus, Georgia Florida Christian College, Guest Lecturer My research so far BS, University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture This is an undergraduate degree in agriculture, not science.

McMurtry is not listed on their web site as a notable graduate although eleven astronauts and many scientists are MS, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science MS is a post graduate degree (masters degree).

Grady McMurtrys MS is in forestry and was issued by the State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University in 1972.

This is part of the State University of New York, an umbrella for various institutions in New York state mainly providing vocational qualifications.

The College of Environmental Science based in Syracuse concentrates on forestry and related areas.

Current MS degrees from this school are taught degrees and not research based.

It is unclear how much research was involved in his MS.

His masters degree thesis was entitled The Redwood National Park: a case study of legislative compromise ( source ).

DD, School of Theology, Columbus, Georgia DD is a Doctor of Divinity (i.e.

Dr McMurtry has stated in interviews that it is a doctorate in Christian apolagetics.

Their web site was linked from the page footers on which is a non accredited bible college so there may be some connection between them.

According to Christian Life School Of Theology is a non-profit private institution, located in Columbus, Muscogee County, GA.

The founder of Christian Life School of Theology, Ronald Cottle, has been accused by the US Attorney of runing a sham university called Tri-Valley University.

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