Be Inspired
At Pepperdine, higher learning is aligned with a higher purpose. By integrating service, worship, and social responsibility with rigorous academic study, we create a community that nurtures heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Pepperdine is founded in the Churches of Christ tradition, which has served as the University's spiritual foundation for more than 75 years. We envision the University as a place where people of all faith backgrounds treat one another with care and respect.
“As a student wanting to know more about God and grow in Him, Pepperdine will give you the opportunities necessary to do so.” (Student, Seaver College)
"I leave Pepperdine looking to deeply invest in a church family that will stretch me continually and will allow me to serve throughout my life.” (Student, Seaver College)
“The Christian Legal Society and its strong community gather every week for a Bible study in a professor's home to refresh and finish the week out strong.” (Student, School of Law)
“Celebration Chapel showed me that Pepperdine is much more that a pretty campus with good academics. There are people that care about my personal growth and faith.” (Student, Seaver College)
“I hope to demonstrate to my students through my passion for what I teach that a rigorous intellectual encounter with God’s word can be truly faith strengthening.” (Professor, Seaver Religion Division)
“Through the Pepperdine Center for Faith and Learning, I had the opportunity to truly understand how I could be of service to others." (Student, GSEP)
“As a Jewish faculty member, I can think of no other environment where I have felt such a strong respect for my religious identity." (Professor, School of Law)
Waves of Service
There's no need to wait until after graduation to make an impact. For more than 25 years, Pepperdine has empowered students to contribute beyond their educational goals through community partnerships, student leadership, and global programs.
Church Relations
Pepperdine's Office of Church Relations maintains a vital relationship with the Churches of Christ, and hosts our annual Bible Lecture series, which draws visitors from around the world.
Office of the Chaplain
The University's Office of the Chaplain welcomes members of the Pepperdine community whenever talk, prayer, or one-on-one spiritual guidance is needed.
Pepperdine Bible Lectures
Each summer for over 70 years, thousands of visitors come to Pepperdine for the University's annual Bible Lectures: four God-focused, life-changing, soul-lifting, heart-healing days of programs and fellowship.
Student Life at Pepperdine
Pepperdine student community connects beyond the classroom through organizations, service opportunities, academic clubs and more.
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