I'm just saying that a ThD should not put so much emphasis in their
credentials as a biblical exegete when their ThD only demonstrates that they
have expertise in their own theology. It says virtually nothing about their
ability to exegete the Bible, other than the fact that they could never be
expected to do so objectively. I know it must come as a shock to think your
life's work in the Theology dept. doesn't necessarily mean you're better
than the next guy at interpreting the Bible, but hey, don't take it out on
me.
A distinction should always be made between a PhD and a ThD, just as a Juris
Doctorate and an MD are distinguished. The infamous Walter Martin bought his
"doctorate" from a diploma mill. Obtaining dubious diplomas and flaunting
them to prove you're right and teh next guy is wrong, seems to be a
phenomenon among many Evangelicals, especially within the counter-cult
industry.