Freedom is a packed word, which can mean something different to every person who hears it. President Jim Gash said it is his goal to unpack the seven letter word throughout the semester. The Sept. 4, "Biblical Perspectives on Freedom" event held in Payson Library's Surfboard Room served as a kick-off to the conversation of what the word —freedom— means to the … [Read more...] about Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom
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Opinion: Religion GEs Overwhelm Students’ Schedules
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. "Old Testament in Context," "New Testament in Context," "Christianity and Culture" — Do these titles sound familiar? These are the three required religion courses to meet the general education requirement at Seaver … [Read more...] about Opinion: Religion GEs Overwhelm Students’ Schedules
Uprooted: How People Bring Home Wherever They Go
People often think of home as a place — a physical comfort zone where one eats, sleeps and feels protected from the outside world. In reality, home is a concept with so much nuance; no one can attach an exclusive definition to it. Graziadio student and Horizon Scholar Dave Montoya grew up without a sense of home, moving around the foster-care system until he was 18 years … [Read more...] about Uprooted: How People Bring Home Wherever They Go
Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There
Heads bowed down. Hands lifted high. Voices rejoiced in praise. The Pepperdine community gathered in Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 16 for the University’s annual worship summit. Renowned artists United Voice Worship and Phil Wickham led students, family, faculty and alumni in worship. Jonathan Evans, former NFL player turned pastor, gave the main … [Read more...] about Worship Summit: Where Two or More Are Gathered, God is There
Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
Art by Vivian Hsia Whether they are on the court or in the classroom, Pepperdine athletes said their faith impacts everything they do. Student athletes at Pepperdine said their faith has an influence on both their athletic careers and lives as a whole. They said their faith allows them to play for a higher purpose, which helps them to worry less when on the court or field. “My … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
