The degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (Latin: Litterarum humanarum doctor; D.H.L.; or L.H.D.) is always conferred as an honorary degree, usually to those who have distinguished themselves in areas other than science, government, literature or religion, which are awarded degrees of Doctor of Science, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Letters, or Doctor of Divinity, respectively.
Doctor of Humane Letters degrees should not be confused with academic degrees awarded on the basis of research, such as Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Theology, or professional doctorates such as Doctor of Ministry.
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