Communication Professor Jennifer Phillips (top two photos) and Religion Professor Stanley Talbert (bottom two photos) during their time as students and now faculty members at Pepperdine. Photos by Betsy Burrow and courtesy of Jennifer Phillips and Stanley TalbertEvery Pepperdine faculty member has a unique story to tell. They each have their own journey of how they ended up … [Read more...] about Once a Wave, Always a Wave: The Journey Back Home
Stanley Talbert
Idolatry of Self: Hurting or Helping Identity
An individual poses for a selfie on main campus in March. Students said they see students consumed by self-idolatry at Pepperdine. Photos by Lucian HimesIndividuals can make idols out of several different things — money, fame, love, work, school or friends. Or, individuals can simply view themselves as their own idol — using all their time and effort to better … [Read more...] about Idolatry of Self: Hurting or Helping Identity



