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Convocation Series Mission
The Convocation Series is dedicated to help students build
Christian faith, affirm Christian values, and address the moral and
ethical dimensions of current issues.
Description
From its beginning, Pepperdine has included regular
assemblies where students gather to worship, hear engaging speakers
encourage and challenge them with God’s word, and learn more about
how they can make a difference in this world. Chapel and convocation
programs are the contemporary connection to this integral aspect of
Pepperdine’s Christian mission. All Seaver undergraduate students
are required to attend the equivalent of one chapel/convocation
program each week. Attendance at recognized chapel/convocation
programs counts toward a grade in which students receive one half
unit of academic credit each semester.
There are over 150 options each semester to fulfill the
attendance requirement. The options range in size from a large
assembly to one-on-one meetings:
- Wednesday Morning Chapel – This program takes place
at 10 a.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse with around 1,200 students in
attendance. Programs feature a time of worship including
singing, prayer, and either a speaker or presentation from a
Christian faith perspective.
- Ongoing Chapels and Special Events – These
medium-sized programs (150-300 students) include Celebration
Chapel that features a time of student-led worship, language
chapels in Spanish, French, Italian, and German, and other
programs sponsored by various departments and organizations on
campus.
- Club Convo – This is a small group of students
(usually 10-12) led by a faculty or staff member on topics
ranging from biblical texts to contemporary faith issues.
- Spiritual Mentoring – Students can request to be
paired with a faculty or staff member to complete four sessions
of mentoring to focus on values, beliefs, ethics, and other
issues related to the Christian life.
Students are encouraged to plan ahead and find programs that
appeal to their interests. For more information including policies,
the grading scale, and a calendar of events, visit
Pepperdine University - Seaver College - Student Affairs - Student
Activities - Convocation/Chapel
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