Photo courtesy of Tim Horton With President Andrew K. Benton's recent announcement that he will step down from his position at the end of next school year, university leaders are considering the Pepperdine's direction for the future. As part of that consideration, the community looks not only to the future, but the past, in order to navigate the complex issue of Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Navigates Church of Christ Influences
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Pepperdine Hosts Baha’i Film and Discussion
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine's Surfboard Room was standing room only Wednesday night when former "The Office" actor and lifelong Baha'i Rainn Wilson was invited for a panel discussion and film screening on the Baha'i faith.The Center for Faith and Learning hosted a religious literacy event on the Baha'i faith with guest speaker Wilson on Wed. Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. John Barton, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts Baha’i Film and Discussion
Outside Looking In: The Experiences of an Atheist at Pepperdine
Art by Sybil Zhang Once, at a club convo, I was asked to participate in an interesting spiritual exercise. I was asked to draw a picture of a house, which represented God, and myself in relation to that house. It was essentially a creative way to express where we were at in our relationship with God and with faith in general. After everyone was finished, we were given the … [Read more...] about Outside Looking In: The Experiences of an Atheist at Pepperdine
Staff Editoral: Represent All Voices
Art by Peau Porotesano We live in a divided country. This is evident from events such as the 2016 election, the issue of health care and more recently the Charlottesville protests. Events like these cause anger and resentment on both sides and will lead to greater derision unless there is a platform for productive discussion. Pepperdine Graphic Media (PGM) hopes to provide a … [Read more...] about Staff Editoral: Represent All Voices
College Shapes Student’s Faith Perspectives
Photos by Milan LoiaconoFor many students, college is a time for newfound independence. With that, their religious views may change."The young adult years of many Americans are marked by a clear decline in outward religious expression, which is widely thought to hit bottom during — and perhaps because of — the college experience," according to a study published in … [Read more...] about College Shapes Student’s Faith Perspectives