Photo courtesy of Ray Carr Religion Professor Raymond Carr uses the music of Thelonious Monk to merge the ideas of Karl Barth, a European theologian, with James Cone, the “father of black theology.” Monk’s jazz is crisp, soulful and sudden. In many ways, he differs from the smooth, silky sound that most think of when they think of jazz. Monk’s music plays like a … [Read more...] about Faith, Soul and All that Jazz
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Christ in Adversity: How Trauma Draws Some Closer and Pushes Others Away
Photo courtesy of Ron HallIn the early hours of Nov. 7, freshman Ashley Mowreader and her suitemates were huddling in the lobby of their Debell F Suite next to a police scanner. News of a shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks broke around 11:30 p.m. Their friend and suitemate Alaina Housley was in attendance, and was missing. Restless energy permeated … [Read more...] about Christ in Adversity: How Trauma Draws Some Closer and Pushes Others Away
Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Photo courtesy of Instagram Following the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, social media allowed members of the Pepperdine community to share information and cope with tragedy and violence in a variety of ways. In the days following Nov. 7, students and their families, faculty, staff and alumni shared their perspectives on different online platforms. These individuals … [Read more...] about Social Media Plays Crucial Role After Borderline Shooting
Invest in a Local Church Community
Art by Caitlin RoarkTransitioning to college involves an almost infinite amount of change. From moving to revamping one's wardrobe, only so much will stay the same after four years at university. Among these changes is finding a new place to spend Sunday mornings. The task is daunting: to find a new place to worship with an unfamiliar congregation who is authentic and … [Read more...] about Invest in a Local Church Community
Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book
Photos courtesy of Roslyn SatchelPepperdine professor Roslyn Satchel brings her own experience in legal, religious and media expertise to her book “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement,” originally published in 2016 and just released in a paperback edition. As an activist, scholar and professor, Satchel said she has a lifelong … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book