We are glad you that are interested
in Club Convo for the Spring of 2008. Please review the following
options and click here to register. Though you are allowed to register for *only one*
Club Convo per semester, the form asks for your top 3 choices since Club Convos are popular and fill up quickly. Please
note that each section will meet 6 times. You must attend at least
five of those sessions to receive any credit for your participation
(e.g. 4=0, 5=5, 6=6 convocation credits). If you have any questions
please contact us at convocation@pepperdine.edu.
CLUB CONVO REGISTRATION IS NOW PAST DEADLINE FOR SPRING 2008.
All Club Convos are listed below. To find out more details
regarding the Relationship IQ Series Club Convos offered by the Center
for the Family, go here: (http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/family/youngadults/club_convo.htm).
Be a Light (and Be Prepared) in the World
(Juniors and Seniors only)
This Club Convo will focus on preparing for graduation and working
in your desired profession. We will discuss job-related topics, such
as competencies, expectations of the workplace, fears,
professionalism, and culture shaping leadership. Being a light in the
world involves listening to your calling from God and allowing your
answer to be your vocation.
Cat Cramp Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; starting January 16th; location –
Campus Recreation office
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Club Convo for Graduating Senior
Women (8 maximum)
(NOW CLOSED)
As you're transitioning into the real world, how are you managing
the changes? Let's connect about your faith, life and future. We will
discuss God's plan for our lives, His faithfulness and how He
prepares us for the future. Journals will be provided.
Stacy Rothberg Thursdays, 4pm; starting on Thursday, January 24th:
location TBD
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An Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is an important Christian attitude, one that has
recently been demonstrated to have additional benefits of
psychological well-being. Join the director of the Counseling
Center in exploring the Biblical rationale and the research support
for the importance of gratitude. Practical ways to enhance the
attitude will be suggested and group members will share their
increased awareness of blessings in their lives.
Connie Horton
Wednesdays, 9-9:30am; starting January 23rd
Location: HAWC upstairs meeting room
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Film Ministry
This convocation intends to use film ministry to develop
spiritual lives from a Christian perspective, while preparing those
same students for Film Ministry of their own. During the 6
weeks the group will screen the "Reel Spirituality" DVD filmed at
Pepperdine last fall, and then at three of the short films from
Kieslowski's The Decalogue. (Note from Michael Gose: not until
I became involved with Reel Spirituality and The City of Angels Film
Festival did I discover the religious power of The Decalogue.
The world recognizes it as great cinema; those involved with Reel
Spirituality showed me its potential to develop spiritual lives from
a Christian perspective.)
Michael Gose, Paul Begin, and David Holmes
Wednesdays, 11-noon; January 30, February 6, March 19, 26, April 2, 9
Location: TCC 107
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How'd They Do That? Teaching Truth with Dynamic DVDs (10
student limit)
Rob Bell is a spiky-headed blonde guy who makes profound,
mysterious and humorous short DVDs that convey Biblical truth.
His series of teaching spots, each about 15 minutes long, serve to
inspire and challenge viewers while causing them to ask: "How did he
come up with that wacky idea for a DVD?" A study guide
provides great questions after the teaching. This is a convo
for those who want to see the ancient teachings of Jesus in a
contemporary setting, and for those wondering how to use visual
imagery to teach Biblical truths.
Ken Waters
Wednesdays, 1pm; starting January 23rd
Location: CCB 161
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Changing the World for God's Glory (12 student limit)
This Club Convo focuses on mission work in Romania. The
entry point is the work with children in orphanages. The
scripture base for our studies is James 1:27 ("true religion is to
look after widows and orphans"). We will cover several topics:
Romanian history, Romanian language, cultural differences,
expectations clarifications, general globalization issues, specific
preparation for the work in orphanages, and spiritual foundation and
emotional readiness.
The goal of these sessions is to equip students for missionary
work with the Romanian orphanages and orphanages across the world.
Andrei Duta
Sundays, 2:30-3:30 pm; January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24
Location: AC 209
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"This is the Day that the Lord has Made": Honoring God with
Your Time
This Club Convo addresses the Christian understanding of time as
well as good practices for time's proper management. Its
themes include a) setting one's day is a transcendent perspective,
b) honoring the "Sabbath,", c) the discipline of daily prayer, and
d) the theology of sleep. The first week introduces the topic
and group members to each other. Short readings of each of the
four themes offer ideas for reflection and discussion over the next
sessions in turn, with the final session devoted to our conclusions
and encouragement for members to continue putting the ideas into
practice.
Jeff Zalar and Darlene Rivas
Thursdays, 12-1pm; starting January 24th
Location: CAC 121
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God's Desire for You to Free Yourself from Food, Weight, and Dieting
Worries (for women only, 12 student limit)
God has provided us with a rich bounty of foods to eat and enjoy.
God doesn't make "bad" food so why then do we feel so "guilty" when
we eat too much or eat certain types of foods? It is God's
desire for us to honor our hunger and nourish ourselves
nutritionally and spiritually. This Convo will be led by a
Registered Dietitian/ Nutrition Therapist and will help you explore
not only your nutritional well-being but also help you improve your
relationship with food. Each week will cover a new topic like
mindful eating, the "diet" mentality, what is the best food for
optimal health, fitness and energy, how to deal with cafeteria style
eating, stress eating and more. In this small group
participation is encouraged. Nutritious food samples will be
provided.
Katherine McCune
Wednesdays, 3-4pm; January 23-March 12
Location: TCC 107
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Life Lessons from the Book of James
A Bible study at the home of Professor and Mrs. White in Agora
Hills. The Bible study will meet early Wednesday evenings.
We plan on covering approximately one chapter each week from the
book of James.
Short on theology, but long on practical advice on how one should
live one's life, the book of James is the closest thing there is in
the New Testament to the "wisdom literature" of the Old Testament,
e.g., the book of Proverbs.
Dr. and Mrs. James White
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, starting January 23rd
Location: 29410 Promontory Place, Agoura Hills
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Important Conversations for the Seriously Dating or Engaged
This conversation based Club Convo is appropriate for individuals
or couples thinking about or in a committed relationship. Our
discussion will include conversations 6-12 from the book 12
Conversations for the Seriously Dating or Engaged.
Students new to the class or returning are welcome.
Susan Giboney
Wednesdays, 4pm; January 16-February 20
Location: CAC 121
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The Dating Dialogue
(NOW CLOSED)
Come discuss the tough relationship questions. Come explore
the Christian faith. It is preferred (but not mandatory) that
you have previously
taken How to Date the Best.
Hannah Parmelee
Mondays, 5pm; January 21-February 25
Location: George Page Apartments
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Relationships 101 (women only)
(NOW CLOSED)
This great Club Convo is a candid discussion group, focusing on
past and present relationships. Learn healthy relationship
tools you can use the rest of your life!
Garianne Rubenstein
Wednesdays, 11am; January 23-February 27
Location: Jerene's Room
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Beyond the Disney Effect: Breaking Down Romanticized
Love (women only)
(NOW CLOSED)
This series invites each woman to explore her personal identity
and the unique purpose for her life. It looks to find what
lies beyond the fairy tales filled with princesses and "prince
charmings," to examine real love and real life with real people.
Courtney Holmes
Wednesdays, 6pm; January 16-February 20
Location: AC 210
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Love in Any Language (for
International Students)
Come connect with other international students and learn how to
express and receive love best. This Club Convo will use the
book The Five Love Languages to bring us into richer and
deeper relationships.
Debi Zacharia
Thursdays, 1pm; January 17-February 28
Location: TCC 107
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Reel Relationships
(NOW CLOSED)
This Club Convo will utilize clips from television and film to
illustrate the successes and pit fall of relationships. Come
help us compare the "reel" and the "real."
Kevin Foss and Meghan Owenz
Mondays, 5pm; January 14-February 25
Location: AC 210
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Hero's Journey Christianity
Come writers, artists, musicians,
teachers, video game designers, entertainers, and students of
Christianity. The Lord of the Rings and The
Chronicles of Narnia books and films have demonstrated the power
of the Christian spirit in epic storytelling, and the rising
generation is longing for these classical ideals not only in our
living art, but in our lives. We will read The Book of
Matthew and discuss how best to serve our peers with the Word.
"There is a difference between knowing the path and walking it," and
this Club Convo is devoted to performing classical Christian ideals
in the contemporary context. You will find no better mentor
nor guide than the Word during your own hero's journey in exalting
and entertaining your generation in tomorrow's books, films, games,
classes, and ventures. So join us in sharing dreams for
tomorrow's renaissance.
Elliot McGucken
Tuesdays, 7pm; starting February 5th
Location: CCB 340
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Let's Get Real about Race
Most of us have an opinion about the
state of race relations in America today. Some of us believe
that we have come a long way since the civil rights movement and
that racism is a thing of the past. Still others believe that
things have changed very little. Are racial matters more
complex and broad than the traditional black and white framework?
Or maybe there are still significant issues for us to confront.
In this club convo, we will examine race.
We will look at intercultural communication and competency. We
will answer the following questions: What does the Bible say about
race relations? How did racism look when Jesus walked the
Earth? How should Christians be involved in efforts to
increase understanding between different people groups? Is
diversity a Christ-honoring concept? How so?
Don Lawrence
Thursdays, 4-5pm; starting January 24th
Location: ??
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Why Do Christians
Disagree?
Christians radically disagree on some of the most critical issues
that face our society today. While to non-believers this can
often look like needless bickering, Christians recognize that there
are many ways to think about problems through a Christian lens.
In this club convo, we will examine one or two issues that
Christians fundamentally disagree about and try to understand why we
might disagree so fervently. Topics will be chose after the
consultation with those who sign up in early January.
Chris and Amy Doran
Sundays, 5:30pm; starting January 13th
Location: 5952 N Las Virgenes Rd. #766, Calabasas
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On
the Way: Noticing God in the Everyday Journey (8 student limit)
Through the letters of spiritual director Francois Fenelon,
prayer practices that deepen our awareness of God at work among us,
and listening to one another, we will pursue a deeper sense of God's
presence in the midst of our daily routines. Students are
encouraged to purchase a copy of Talking with God by Francois
Fenelon, trans. by Hal M. Helms, Paraclete Press, 1997.
David Lemley
Thursdays, 9am, starting January 24th
Location: RAC 164
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Amazing Grace
(NOW CLOSED)
Many have been touched by the book of Romans and the generous
gift of grace through Christ. Focusing on this powerful text,
and other tools to understand Paul's letter to the Romans and its
application to us, I look forward to seeing this text anew through
the fresh eyes of our students and in their company.
Andy and Debbie Benton
Sundays, 5-5:45pm; starting January 13th
Location: the Benton's home, the Brock House
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Spiritual Formation
Using the book Surrender to Love by David G. Benner we
will explore the twin themes of love and surrender as the heart of
Christian spirituality. Surrendering to love leads to an
unexpected place, where yieldedness to God frees us to become who He
created us to be. The book will be provided to the
participants.
Nancy Magnusson
Mondays, 12:30pm; January 28, February 4, 18, 25, March 24, 31
Location: TAC 419
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Be Transformed with FORM, Faith-Ordered Rotational Movement
(NOW CLOSED)
This course will examine spiritual formation through the practice
of FORM, Faith-Ordered Rotational Movement. In this
6-week course, students learn how to focus on scripture and practice
breathing techniques to stretch and strengthen their body, mind and
soul. The movement patterns practiced in FORM are inspired by
scripture and integrate training in core conditioning routines that
are similar to Pilates mat work. Students learn scriptural
meditation that is centered on Psalm 23, the Sermon on the Mount
(Matthew 5-7) as well as the Fruits of the Spirit as described
in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Kathryn Linehan
Wednesdays, 6pm; starting January 30th
Location: Tennis Pavilion??
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Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical
We'll look at Shane Claiborne's book as he challenges how we view
Christianity and community and how we live our daily lives.
Jen Rogers
Mondays, 7pm; starting February 18th
Location: George Page E11
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Beyond the Disney Effect: Breaking Down Romanticized Love
(women only) **Late Session
This series invites each woman to explore her personal identity
and the unique purpose for her life. It looks to find what
lies beyond the fairy tales filled with princesses and "prince
charmings," to examine real love and real life with real people.
Courtney Holmes
Wednesdays, 6pm; February 27-April 9
Location: AC 210
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