Welcome
Inside this Section:
A Message from President Benton
Only a few months ago, the Pepperdine University campus
was once again threatened by an inferno. A raging brushfire,
whipped to a frenzy by fierce Santa Ana winds, spewed burning
embers through the air, and flames licked at the edges of the
campus. The Pepperdine community gathered to call on God to
protect and deliver this place that He Himself inspired on these
hills, overlooking His great ocean. Within a short time, the winds
changed direction, and the campus stands today to welcome you to
the 65th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures.
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A Message from the Lectures Team
It is always a pleasure for the Bible Lectures Team to
welcome you to the Pepperdine University campus. And this
year, we are particularly blessed to welcome you to something
very special...what we are calling the "Upside-Down Kingdom."
There is no better place to be than in the domain, the realm
of our wonderful God! In reality, the kingdom is more than a
place—it is a condition, a state, a way of thinking and behaving,
a mindset, and a lifestyle. But above all, the kingdom is a unique
Person in whom we live, love, and serve.
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Our Statement of Faith
Please click here to view Pepperdine University's Statement of Faith.
Bible Lectures History
The Pepperdine University Bible Lectures began in January 1943 and were modeled after similar programs at Abilene Christian, David Lipscomb, and Harding universities.
Throughout the years of the 1940s, this significant annual forum grew in popularity, but the early 1950s saw a decline in attendance, and no program was scheduled in 1957.
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Past Lectures
Click here for a complete listing of previous years' Bible Lectures, complete with themes, directors, and keynote lecturers.
Spend the Summer
in Malibu
Two courses will be offered by the Religion Division
June 16-27, 2008
Pauline Writings
Ron Tyler, Ph.D
June 30-July 11, 2008
Contemporary Issues and Approaches in Ministry:
Emerging Churches in a Missional Context
Mark Love, D.Min.
National Day
of Prayer
May 1, 2008
Pepperdine University reminds those attending the Bible Lectures that the National Day of Prayer occurs during our time together. This annual emphasis on prayer, established by Congress, encourages Americans to pray for our nation, its people, and its leaders.
The theme for the National Day of Prayer in 2008 is "Prayer! America's Strength and Shield".