In 1982 McDowell was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Simon Greenleaf School of Law, now Trinity Law School, in recognition of his ministry and writings.
Pada tahun 1982 McDowell diberi penghargaan gelar "Doctor of Laws" honoris causa oleh Simon Greenleaf School of Law, sekarang Trinity Law School, sebagai pengakuan pelayanan dan tulisan-tulisannya.