After the Franklin Fire, Pepperdine students found their faith was tested — not by sermons, but by a commute. With several churches in the Malibu area, many Pepperdine students set out to find a “church home.” While the university has ties to the Church of Christ, 80% of students attend churches of other denominations, according to Pepperdine University’s 2019 Religious … [Read more...] about Vintage Malibu’s Relocation Left Pepperdine Students at a Crossroads
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Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Growing up in Catholic schools, humility was a particularly valued trait that was encouraged on all fronts. Humility in service, faith and manners were praised as the markers of somebody who “lives each day as Jesus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Humility is Aligned With Self-Respect
Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Refocus
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.When I’m at home, I like to go on long walks to clear my head. One of those walks takes me through a church parking lot that, at its exit, has a sign that shows an outline-map of the world and reads: Now entering the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Needs to Refocus
Law School Hosts Discussion on Abortion and Religious Freedom
The Nootbaar and Ken Starr Institutes organized and held a lively discussion on abortion restrictions and reproductive rights, particularly on how several ongoing cases across the country relate to constitutional law and religious freedom at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law with around 50 attendees.Hill referenced the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson … [Read more...] about Law School Hosts Discussion on Abortion and Religious Freedom
Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom
Freedom is a packed word, which can mean something different to every person who hears it. President Jim Gash said it is his goal to unpack the seven letter word throughout the semester. The Sept. 4, "Biblical Perspectives on Freedom" event held in Payson Library's Surfboard Room served as a kick-off to the conversation of what the word —freedom— means to the … [Read more...] about Dive Into Pepperdine’s Theme of the Year: Freedom
