Art by Whitney Powell | Powell illustrated a woman emerging from the Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica to symbolize renewal and the new beginning that can come with baptism, when the old self is washed away. Some people seek faith and ponder its meaning in their daily life, others wonder what, if any, tradition is right for them. These questions and more confront members of the … [Read more...] about Local Community Members Offer Explorations of Their Faith
Dyron Daughrity
Good News: A Professor and A Friend
"You are always welcome to stop by my office and chat," or something similar, are the words Religion Professor Dyron Daughrity repeats almost every class period. After about the fifth time of hearing him say this in my World Religions class, I decided to take him up on his offer.At the beginning of the year, I walked into his office one morning expecting a 15 minute … [Read more...] about Good News: A Professor and A Friend
Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
The sun sets behind Stauffer Chapel on campus Feb. 18. George Pepperdine founded the school in 1937 and it has been affiliated with the Church of Christ ever since. Photo by Ashley MowreaderSince its founding in 1937, Pepperdine has been affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The University’s founder, George Pepperdine, was a “lifelong member” of the Church … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Remains Committed to its Church of Christ Roots
Visualizer: What Makes you Feel Close to God?
_______________________ Email Marisa Dragos: Marisa.dragos@pepperdine.edu Follow Currents Magazine on Twitter: @PeppCurrents and Instagram: @currentsmagazine … [Read more...] about Visualizer: What Makes you Feel Close to God?
