ACADEMICS
A Well-Rounded Start As a private Christian liberal arts university, Pepperdine is at the forefront of holistically developing the next generation of leaders through rigorous curricula, faculty mentorship, tailored research opportunities, and timely lectureship series. The liberal arts curriculum at Pepperdine serves as the foundation upon which you can explore, debate, and address life’s deepest questions and the world’s greatest challenges. The outcome is a transformational educational experience that allows you to explore your passions, enrich your life through new academic encounters, and graduate with fundamental knowledge to draw upon throughout your life. Semester-long general education courses sharpen critical thinking, improve information literacy, and build a learning community. First-year students are presented with intellectually engaging seminars and colloquia unique to Pepperdine.
Social Action and Justice Colloquium The Social Action and Justice Colloquium focuses on issues of social justice, including human rights, poverty, the interplay of religion and culture, and the role of media in shaping social movements.
Great Books Colloquium From the ancient Greeks to today's most renowned thinkers, the Great Books Colloquium will enable you to read and discuss some of the most influential, thought-provoking, and enjoyable literary works ever written.
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