Pepperdine is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, as was its founder, George Pepperdine. A Religion professor and Church of Christ student discuss the history of the affiliation and what it looks like to be part of the Church at Pepperdine now.
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Students Convene Weekly at the Well
The Well meets every week in the amphitheater Thursdays at 8 p.m. The goal of the Well is to foster a sense of community among the Pepperdine students, regardless of religious affiliation.
How Pepp Stacks Up: Queer Inclusivity Across Christian Schools
Do all Church of Christ schools regard marriage in the same way? Pepperdine isn’t the only college that addresses sex and marriage, fellow Church of Christ colleges have mixed statements about LGBTQ+ students and relationships.
Pepperdine Strives to Recruit Church of Christ Students
Pepperdine feels the strain of the declining pool of Church of Christ membership nationwide in its recruitment process. To combat this, Pepperdine utilizes programs like the Next Gen Preacher Search, Won by One and Crossways; however, this year’s fall enrollment census showed an alarming decrease in Church of Christ students.
Upper-Level Students Explore Faith on Campus Without Convocation
Following the dropped Convocation chapel requirement for upper-level students and the launch of the Hub for Spiritual Life, students explore their faith in different ways on campus. While some are involved in student-led ministries or meet with chaplains at the Hub, others find themselves struggling to make the time.
Fresh Faces: Faithful Student Finds Community through Church Family
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Sydney Jean-Simon, a service-loving student from Boston.
Financial Aid Opens Doors for Students
Pepperdine offers a vast array of scholarship opportunities for incoming and current students that strengthen the University community. Students share their experiences as recipients of financial aid awards like the Regents’ Scholarship and Christian Leadership Award.
Students Engage with their Faith in the Context of a Christian Majority
Pepperdine’s identity as a Christian University has created a focus and impact within the community. With this impact comes challenges for students to weather.
Juan Carlos Hugues Inspires Radical Love
Photo courtesy of Juan Carlos Hugues As a high school student, Juan Carlos Hugues was at war with his identities. Hugues now proudly identifies as gay, Latinx and Christian, specifically Church of Christ. Hugues, a senior psychology and religion major, served as president during the 2019-2020 academic year for Crossroads — now called Crossroads Gender […]
The Road to Inclusion: Pepperdine Looks to Diversify Faculty
Pepperdine pledged to create a more inclusive and diverse environment at the University. The next step is hiring more faculty members of color and supporting those who already work at Pepperdine.
