Yes, "the Reverend Doctor" is proper usage when referring to an ordained minister who holds a doctoral degree. In this context, "Reverend" is a title of respect for clergy, while "Doctor" recognizes their academic achievement. When addressing or referring to such individuals, it is appropriate to use both titles together, typically capitalized.
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Reverend Parris sends for a doctor because his ten-year-old daughter, Betty, is ill and will not wake up.
the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness a jealous lover a greedy hypocrite accusing others of bewitching her she is frightened of Rev. Parris's punishment for dancing the doctor can find no reason for Betty's illness
why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Reverend John Hale is Related to Reverend Sameul Parris. :)
If you do not know the appropriate mode of address for his or her denomination (pastor, reverend, brother, father, etc.) then "Doctor" would be appropriate. Usually "Reverend Doctor" is the formal address, as it is less misleading regarding profession.
Pastor is entirely proper, so is reverend. Since they usually have Doctor of Divinity degrees, Doctor is often a preferred title, especially in the more evangelical churches.
What is the proper etiquette to addressing a Reverend in a letter?
Doctor Smith and his wife Reverend Smith (assuming she is using his last name).
Rev. when in written form. Reverend in spoken form.
Reverend & Mrs.
The title Reverend supersedes all other titles. You would introduce him as just Reverend ---. If you or the Reverend wishes to emphasize a doctorate degree then you may do so, but be sure to check with the Reverend also. If writing his name, your could write it like the following: Reverend John Doe, D.D. and that would be appropriate (other abbreviated degrees apply there also).
doctor is a proper
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Dr. and Mrs.............
Reverend Parris sends for a doctor because his ten-year-old daughter, Betty, is ill and will not wake up.
Katharine Caroline Bushnell has written: 'The reverend doctor and his doctor daughter'