Photos by Kaelin MendezGod most definitely is not dead, William M. Green Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecturer and Pepperdine Associate Professor of Religion Dyron Daughrity said August 29 in Stauffer Chapel. The William M. Green Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program invites a Christian scholar to lecture on a topic of their choice to cultivate Christian … [Read more...] about Convo Discusses Christianity’s Resurrection Across the Globe
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Get Help Beyond Prayer
Art by Madeline DuvallSeeking help for feelings of depression and anxiety is highly recommended for individuals who feel they are fighting an uphill battle, but sometimes Christians who struggle with depression may feel they can’t, or shouldn’t, need professional or medical help. However, mental illness such as depression is not an indicator of a lack of faith, nor … [Read more...] about Get Help Beyond Prayer
Some Students Say “I Do” to Ring By Spring, Others Reject
Graphics and Photo by Jackson Hogan Torin Wile and Stasia Demick are in a three-year relationship. Wile is a senior at Pepperdine University, while Demick just graduated from the same school this spring. Jonathan Lewis and Kalina Thornton are in a similar situation: They’re in a 21-month-long relationship, and Lewis just graduated Seattle Pacific University, while Thornton is … [Read more...] about Some Students Say “I Do” to Ring By Spring, Others Reject
What Is It Like To Be A Muslim At Pepperdine?
Photos by Megan WonSince being immersed in Christian culture at Pepperdine, Muslim students reflected on the shifts in their faith and the changes in their perceptions of religion. Seniors Mashaer Alyami and Latifa AlSaud from Saudi Arabia and junior Khalid Alabdulrazzaq from Kuwait said it is easy to have faith in something when there is a support group to help you sustain it. … [Read more...] about What Is It Like To Be A Muslim At Pepperdine?
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!