The Diane and Guilford Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies will host its first conference at Pepperdine "Finding Common Ground: Reconciliation Among the Children of Abraham." The conference will highlight the uniting similarities between the three major monotheistic faiths — Christianity Islam and Judaism. "Everyone will leave the conference knowing something they … [Read more...] about Faith forum poised to part sea of division
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Prof students fight to save frogs
Professor of Biology Lee Kats has not only dedicated his time and work into halting amphibian decline; over the course of his 20 years at Pepperdine he has inspired his students and led them to publishing success.He studied them as an undergraduate student and has been "hooked ever since."In Kats' lecture on Thursday Oct. 22 he spoke on the growing problem of amphibian decline … [Read more...] about Prof students fight to save frogs
Fishing regulation catches controversy on coast
In a battle that has been brewing for quite some time between local fishers and the environmentalists the City of Malibu has finally taken a stance by recommending an option that may jeopardize fishing in Malibu."This is something that has been going on in this country for 15 years said John Sibert, a member of the Malibu City Council and the Santa Monica Bay Restoration … [Read more...] about Fishing regulation catches controversy on coast
Professor combines film faith inside classrooms
Romantic comedies: girl meets guy girl hates guy guy likes girl girl starts to like guy they kiss. Bromance: Expect toilet humor. Violence sex jokes about poo.There are certain things audiences have learned to expect from Hollywood but a successful Christian in the industry does not always come to mind. Craig Detweiler one of the newest professors of Seaver College proves there … [Read more...] about Professor combines film faith inside classrooms
On illegal immigration judge asks 'WWJD?'
Judge Bruce Einhorn presented students with a unique look at illegal immigration from a religious perspective raising the question of whether Jesus would deport illegal immigrants.Though the topic of illegal immigration does not have the prevalence in the media as it once had during the 2008 presidential election the conversation continues on campus and beyond."I don't … [Read more...] about On illegal immigration judge asks 'WWJD?'