Stauffer Chapel on Malibu campus hosts many convocation events over the years. The Convocation Office and the Convocation program faced changes in the coming months. Photo by Ashley Mowreader Pepperdine let go of the Convocation Office’s full-time staff members, Convocation Director Gus Peterson and Administrative Coordinator Anneleise Graf, on Feb. 6, days before the start … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Lays Off Convocation Staff Before Start of Spring Semester
Office of the Chaplain
The Spiritual Life Blogcast Starts Season Two
Photos from Pepperdine Spiritual Life Blogcast websiteThe Office of the Chaplain started season two of the Spiritual Life Blogcast.The blogcast — a combination of a podcast and a blog — features students, alumni, faculty and guests of Pepperdine who write or speak about the spiritual life at Pepperdine. Chaplain of Pepperdine Sara Barton has guests lined up for … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Life Blogcast Starts Season Two
Pepperdine Responds to Church Protestors Through Solidarity and Peace
Photo by Kaelin Mendez Editor's Note: PGM is committed to not name the group of protestors. PGM's decision to omit the group's name from coverage so as not to give the group unwarranted publicity. Four protestors from a church group picketed outside Pepperdine's main entrance on Seaver Drive on Monday morning from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The demonstrators held up signs with … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to Church Protestors Through Solidarity and Peace
Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityEric Wilson, associate chaplain for the Office of the Chaplain, kicked off a three-part convocation series with a ‘Panel on Faith’ on March 22 in Elkins.This three-part convocation series is put on in conjunction with the Center for Faith and Learning. Each convocation will feature a book, with themes related to faith and … [Read more...] about Center for Faith and Learning Kicks Off Three-part Convo Series
Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations
Photo by Moni AvilaRichard Mouw, American philosopher and theologian, spoke in Elkins Auditorium on March 15 to share his message on what he likes to call 'Convicted Civility' with the Pepperdine community. At the root of Convicted Civility is the idea that conviction and civility are an integral part of civil discourse and Christianity can be a solution to the incivility … [Read more...] about Convicted Civility Convo Promotes Healthy Conversations