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ERIN HUMPHREYStaff Writer When Chris Heard marches into a Pepperdine University classroom, the religion professor at first may look a bit intimidating in his button-down shirt and tie. But the real Chris Heard soon appears – especially when he softly speaks about his friends, family and secret obsession with Star Trek. "Oh, now, that’s a hard one,” he said, when asked what his … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Chris Heard

JOHN FARATZISStaff Writer Professor Ron Highfield isn’t just your normal every-day Pepperdine religion professor. Highfield was elected as an elder in the University Church of Christ and has been joyfully teaching for 13 years now. Committed to academic and religious excellence, Highfield is dedicated to making a difference in the community. The Church of Christ is governed … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ron Highfield

SAM GONZALESStaff Writer Pepperdine’s own Professor Ira Jolivet not only is a huge asset to the Religion Division, but is also a remarkable preacher at a local Church of Christ.  Ira Jolivet was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His elementary and high school teachers were always encouraging, but Jolivet never really understood what they meant by living up to your potential. … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Ira Jolivet

CARLY WEAVERStaff Writer The Pepperdine University Religion Division is batting 4-for-4. The newest religion professors are unanimously pleased with their new positions, and the department couldn’t have picked a better team. Chris Doran, Kindalee DeLong, Dyron Daughrity and Raymond Carr joined the Religion Division this year. They are a motley crew but they all have something … [Read more...] about Professor profile: new religion professors

CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer Dr. Daniel Rodriguez is one man who truly practices what he preaches.  The gifted Pepperdine associate professor of religion is not only passionate about urban ministry, but he has lived and continues to live his life in a way that embodies Pepperdine’s mission statement: “Freely ye received, freely give.” “Dr. Dan,” as his students affectionately … [Read more...] about Professor profile: Daniel Rodriguez