Center for Faith and Learning

Welcome to the Center for Faith and Learning

More and more, Christian educators are asking how Christian perspectives might inform both their written and creative scholarship and their classroom teaching.

The Pepperdine University Center for Faith and Learning grounds its work in the mission of Pepperdine University as it seeks to enhance the connections between classroom teaching, scholarship, and Christian faith and practice. We are located at Tyler Campus Center 106. 

Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind: A University Wide Partnership for Spiritual Formation

On September 5, 2012, Center for Faith and Learning Director Gary Selby introduced the "Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind" proposal at the September President's Briefing. This proposal grows out of several years of careful examination of spiritual formation here at Pepperdine, and it is envisioned as a beginning point in an ongoing conversation about the next stage of our journey as an institution. A "Discussion Draft" of that proposal is now available for your reflection and comment. (Questions and comments may be sent to Gary Selby).

CLICK HERE to view a slideshow of the 2013 Ministry Interns.

CLICK HERE to view the Center's Summer 2013 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Summer Seminars

The Center for Faith and Learning will host two summer 2013 seminars for faculty and staff. Both seminars include a $250 stipend, books, continental breakfast and lunch each day. Space is limited.
Deadline to RSVP is May 31, 2013.

Click the links below for more information and to apply

Faith, Learning, and Life: An Exploration of Theology, Vocation, and the Mission of Higher Education
July 8-11, 2013
This seminar, led by CFL Director Gary Selby, is designed to introduce participants to the rich conversation about the integration of faith and learning that is taking place in higher education.

Virtue and Vocation
August 12-16, 2013
CFL Associate Director Paul Contino will lead this seminar which will focus on the ways in which we might consider the four cardinal and three theological virtues in relation to our teaching, our scholarship, and to the wider patterns of our lives.