Art is by Madeline Duvall Of the approximate 5,300 universities in the U.S., nearly 600 are Christian-affiliated institutions. This means about one in every 10 colleges in the U.S. is a Christian university. Pepperdine is one of these institutions, but it is unique in that it is specifically affiliated with the churches of Christ. Only 6% of students, however, are … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rethink Pepperdine’s Religious Framework
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Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni Pepperdine, since its founding in 1937, has remained rooted in its Christian mission to hold students to high academic excellence and Christian values. Over the years, Pepperdine students and faculty have diversified in spiritual beliefs, creating more inclusive spaces for interfaith conversations. In Pepperdine’s At A Glance admission statistics, … [Read more...] about Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Photo courtesy of Christina Stratton Belief systems are complex. They are a set of values, norms and stories that people tell to explain their place in the world, Political Science Professor Chris Soper said. They can take various forms and can range from religion to politics. "Beliefs are inherently the things that aren't concrete and the things that we have to choose … [Read more...] about The Beliefs Humans Hold and Why They Hold Them
Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Hugues As a high school student, Juan Carlos Hugues was at war with his identities. Hugues now proudly identifies as gay, Latinx and Christian, specifically Church of Christ. Hugues, a senior psychology and religion major, served as president during the 2019-2020 academic year for Crossroads — now called Crossroads Gender and Sexuality … [Read more...] about Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Provost Rick Marrs Shares Plans to Return To Teaching
Rick Marrs served as provost of Pepperdine for six years and plans to return to teaching in the Religion and Philosophy Division of Seaver College following a sabbatical. Marr photo courtesy of the Office of the Provost After serving for six years as Pepperdine provost, Rick Marrs will step down from office at the close of the 2020–2021 academic year, according to a Sept. 1 … [Read more...] about Provost Rick Marrs Shares Plans to Return To Teaching