Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.The exchange of beliefs and the self-examination therein is extremely important—you don't have a university without it.But that exchange also needs to be topical, relevant and specific. Just like you wouldn't want to walk … [Read more...] about Opinion: Chapel is Essential for Pepperdine
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Christians Address Climate Change
Climate change is a difficult topic within the Christian church, but more Christians are exploring the conversation. Pepperdine staff member, Falon Barton, University Church of Christ Malibu campus minister, and Religion and Sustainability Professor Chris Doran, are changing the narrative of how the Christian church responds to the issue of climate change. “We believe … [Read more...] about Christians Address Climate Change
Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
Editor’s note: *This story contains an anonymous source to protect the individual’s privacy. Christianity among Americans is dwindling and Pepperdine faculty members are seeing the effects themselves despite the University’s Church of Christ roots. Religion and Philosophy Professor Rachel Collins and Falon Barton, University Church of Christ campus minister, are … [Read more...] about Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
DunnCensored: Dominionism vs. Stewardship Part 2
In the second and final episode of the Dominionism vs. Stewardship miniseries, Host Hunter Dunn and GNews Crew Member Arpi Sahakian interview Dr. Christopher Doran, Professor of Religion and Founder & Coordinator of the Pepperdine Sustainability Minor at Pepperdine, to get to the bottom of the debate around Christian environmentalism. "Shouldn't Christians be the first … [Read more...] about DunnCensored: Dominionism vs. Stewardship Part 2
DunnCensored: Dominionism vs. Stewardship Part 1
In this episode of DunnCensored, host Hunter Dunn covers Pepperdine’s current environmental curriculum and interviews Sustainability professor Dr. Christopher Doran about Christian environmentalism before making a discovery. "Those involved in the Creation Care movement are trying to broaden that to mean not just a theological affirmation of what God cares about and … [Read more...] about DunnCensored: Dominionism vs. Stewardship Part 1
