Photo by Katrina WarmeReligion is a pretty nebulous idea for most college students, even at a Christian school like Pepperdine. All faith journeys are valid, whether you are firm in your religious views, searching for answers or not interested at all, but I believe that the answers to the search for religious validity can be found in a church community. Lots of college students … [Read more...] about Church Hopping Con: Invest In One Community
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Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
Photo by Shawn JonesAt the beginning of last semester, a 30-something-year-old man stood in the middle of a Sunday-morning service at University Church of Christ and asked the congregation if he could take the stage. It was an odd move — with his hands in the air, he asked if anybody would prevent him from making a statement before the congregation. The room was silent. … [Read more...] about Why I (Still) Love The Churches Of Christ
Church Hopping Pro: Find A Church That Works For You
Photo by Katrina Warme A majority of college students are probably familiar with the term bar hopping, and it is likely that many of them (21 and older, that is) can attest to the advantages (or disadvantages) of staggering from bar to bar, trying different drinks and listening to the varieties of substandard Jukebox tunes. Church hopping, ironically, is a lot like bar hopping … [Read more...] about Church Hopping Pro: Find A Church That Works For You
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!
Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine
Photo Courtesy of Climate Calling The second annual Climate Calling conference took place during Pepperdine's Climate Calling week from April 6 to 8. It included a keynote address by climate activist Bill McKibben, a film screening and student presentations. McKibben’s keynote address is also part of the Malibu Library Speaker Series. Professor of Religion Chris Doran … [Read more...] about Climate Calling Conference Comes to Pepperdine