Editor’s note: *This story contains an anonymous source to protect the individual’s privacy. Christianity among Americans is dwindling and Pepperdine faculty members are seeing the effects themselves despite the University’s Church of Christ roots. Religion and Philosophy Professor Rachel Collins and Falon Barton, University Church of Christ campus minister, are … [Read more...] about Religiously Unaffiliated: Pepperdine Reflects the Growing National Trend
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Château d’Hauteville Hosts Audemars Piguet and Porsche Collaboration
The Château d’Hauteville, Pepperdine's new international campus in Switzerland, hosted an exclusive invite-only event for Audemars Piguet and Porsche on Friday, June 7. The château’s faculty and staff are only prioritizing events that are considered convening conversations of confidence that could lead to opportunities for students or serve as educational value, Marc Goodman, … [Read more...] about Château d’Hauteville Hosts Audemars Piguet and Porsche Collaboration
Students Navigate Interfaith Conversations in a Warring World
The Interfaith Student Council addresses the need for community and connection, said Al Sturgeon, assistant dean of Student Life and Spiritual Development. The ISC is practicing building relationships before attempting conversations on recent faith-related events, Sturgeon said. “Once you kind of remove that barrier of, like, you know someone Jewish, you know someone Muslim, … [Read more...] about Students Navigate Interfaith Conversations in a Warring World
How Weather on PCH Impacts Commutes
Editor's note: Running through all 21 miles of Malibu, PCH is a backdrop to daily life and community tragedy. We chose to name this series, "PCH: A Perfect Storm" to encapsulate the beautiful scenery and the deadly risks that face those who use this road. The inspiration for the title of this series came from an October 2023 interview with Michel Shane who lost his daughter, … [Read more...] about How Weather on PCH Impacts Commutes
A Muslim, a Christian and a Sikh Share a Conversation On Faith
Beyond the Bubble is creating space for bridging divides, valuing interfaith friendships and embracing intercultural competence. Students Colin Wiese, Micaela Shackleford and James LaRue organized the event to give students different perspectives on faith, LaRue said. The interfaith meeting took place in the Black Family Plaza Classrooms on Feb. 15, with a panel of … [Read more...] about A Muslim, a Christian and a Sikh Share a Conversation On Faith
