A student petition circulated online after Seaver Dean Michael Feltner announced academic accommodations. Screenshot by Lindsey Sullivan In response to student outcry for academic accommodations following the transition to remote classes, the Seaver College Dean’s Office is offering students the ability to select up to eight units of coursework to receive credit/no … [Read more...] about Dean’s Office Announces “Credit/No Credit” Option for Students
77th Annual Bibles Lectures Canceled
Worship leaders lead the audience in song May 4, 2019, the final night of Harbor. This year's Bible lectures have been canceled.Photo courtesy of Harbor.As the local, state and national community continues to respond to COVID-19 developments, Pepperdine has decided to cancel the annual Bible Lectures to prevent potential infections.The annual lecture series, also known as … [Read more...] about 77th Annual Bibles Lectures Canceled
International Programs in Europe, DC Affected Following Coronavirus Spread in Florence
Map by Ali Levens As a result of the spreading coronavirus, Pepperdine students studying abroad in London, Lausanne and Heidelberg are being asked to stay put. An email sent Wednesday night to students in the three programs explained that students will remain in their host cities, ceasing all outside travel. In a separate email to the Washington, D.C., program, the office … [Read more...] about International Programs in Europe, DC Affected Following Coronavirus Spread in Florence
Chaplain Becomes First Woman to Teach Preaching Class at Pepp
Chaplain Sara Barton teaches the art of preaching in her class, "Ministries of the Church: The Ministry of Preaching." Photos by Lindsey Sullivan This semester, Chaplain Sara Barton became the first woman at Pepperdine to teach a preaching course in the Religion Division. Barton is an outspoken voice in the community for shared church leadership between men and women, and … [Read more...] about Chaplain Becomes First Woman to Teach Preaching Class at Pepp
Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
A growing question among younger generations is, who is equipped to lead the country? A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 46% of respondents, ages 18 to 29, prefer to be governed by experts.The question stems from a much deeper ideological divide in the country — elitism vs. populism.While populists believe that ordinary citizens are best fit to make political … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
