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
Ron Highfield
Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World
Pictured: Cecily Breeding. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon Ancient civilizations possessed something modern cultures appear to be missing — a steady awareness of the divine. The world is not only becoming increasingly secularized, but people are growing more anxious, isolated and depressed than ever previously reported. One third of Americans regularly experience … [Read more...] about Finding Spiritual Rest in an Anxious World
Staff Editorial: Students and Professors Need to Consider Zoom University Conduct
Art by Leah Bae With two and a half weeks plus half of spring 2020 under our belts, students and professors now know what works well in online learning environments and what does not. Each person has their own style of teaching and note-taking, but everyone also has pet peeves for Zoom etiquette. While it is natural to become frustrated with certain aspects of distance … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Students and Professors Need to Consider Zoom University Conduct
Finding God in a Secular Culture
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode, Ron Highfield joins host Lindsey Sullivan in the podcast studio to talk about the pursuit of God, and how to experience His presence in a culture that seems to undervalue the divine. Highfield is a Religion professor, theologian and author. As a … [Read more...] about Finding God in a Secular Culture
Religion Professor Serves Others by Writing
Bookshelves surround the entire office of religion professor Ron Highfield, and it’s no coincidence. “I’m sure I have things now that I think, ‘I don’t know if I could do that,’ but writing a book is not one of them,” he said. Multiple professors at Pepperdine have published and continue to publish various personal and academic works. … [Read more...] about Religion Professor Serves Others by Writing
