Photo Courtesy of Al SturgeonThe Interfaith Student Council at the Pepperdine School of Law seeks to explore basic questions of what it means to be both rooted in the Church of Christ tradition and composed of such a diverse student body. “We discuss everything: whether you believe in a God of not, if you have a faith let alone if you’re trying to figure it out or … [Read more...] about An Atheist, A Buddhist And A Christian Study For The Bar …
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When Oceans Rise
Photos by Katrina Warme and Courtesy of Heidi BernardPepperdine opened its first sustainable residence hall last semester: the Eden House. As one of the 2014 winners of Waves of Innovation, the Eden Project is an integral project of the Center for Sustainability, providing a sustainable living-learning environment for students living on campus and serving as an experiment for … [Read more...] about When Oceans Rise
Help, I Didn’t Know This Was Such A Christian School!
Art by Nate BartonAs a non-Christian or non-American citizen, Pepperdine can be a tough place, especially in the first few weeks here. I grew up in Kenya, a country in Eastern Africa, where Christianity is prevalent. However, I only dipped my toes into Christianity, not fully understanding the spirituality behind the values. I was taught to think the Church was corrupt. Due to … [Read more...] about Help, I Didn’t Know This Was Such A Christian School!
Muslims and Christians Discuss “What Would Jesus Say About ISIS?”
Photo Courtesy of Brooke Cutler The first Global Learning Week, co-hosted by the Office of International Programs and the Office of International Students and Services, launched a “What Would Jesus Say About ISIS?” Convocation with a panel of Muslim and Christian speakers, to explore different religious perspectives and global issues such as ISIS. The Global Learning week … [Read more...] about Muslims and Christians Discuss “What Would Jesus Say About ISIS?”
Waves respond to the right-to-die bill approval
Photo courtesy of Creative CommonsCalifornia’s State Assembly passed a bill Sept. 5 that will allow for physician-assisted suicide if Gov. Jerry Brown approves it. Physician-assisted suicide has been a controversial topic in California for some time, and the bill titled The End of Life Option Act has had to overcome some serious opposition. It officially passed with a 43 … [Read more...] about Waves respond to the right-to-die bill approval
