Because he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree.
Martin Luther King recived his docorste in 1955
He is also referred to as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because his obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Boston University. When someone receives their doctorate, they are able to add "Dr." to the beginning of their name.
1955
1955
Boston University, 1951...his degree is in systematic theology.
Because he received his doctorate
Systematic theology
Martin Luther King, Jr. was from Atlanta, Georgia.
Martin Luther King Jr was not named after Martin Luther. Martin Luther King Jr was named after his father, Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King was named after Martin Luther.
The father of Martin Luther King, Jr. was Martin Luther King, Sr.
Yes, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Christian.