Office of the Provost
Academic Conferences and Lectures
Pepperdine University is pleased to host the following conferences and lectures during 2012-2013.
University Faculty Conference 2012
"Imagination and the Future of the University"
October 5, 2012
Featured Speaker:
David Ian Smith, Director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning at Calvin College.
For a copy of the program: Conference Program and Information
The Ascending Voice: An International Symposium of Sacred A Cappella Music - May 9-11, 2013
The Ascending Voice III is an international symposium devoted exclusively to a cappella music in Christian worship. In addition to lectures and workshop presentations by the world's leading authorities on this rich style of worship, the symposium's daily concert lineup includes performances by:
- Top collegiate choral groups
- Sweet Honey In The Rock
- The Los Angeles Master Chorale
- Choral clinician Dr. Allen R. Hightower of Luther College
For updated information, please visit the Ascending Voice site.
Previously Hosted Conferences:
University Faculty/Leadership Retreat 2011
"Never Standing Still: The Future of Faith-based Education"
October 7-8, 2011
For a copy of the program: Conference Program and Information
Christian Scholars' Conference 2011
"The Path of Discovery: Science, Theology, and the Academy"
June 16-18, 2011
For more information click the Christian Scholars Conference link.
University Faculty Conference 2008
October 3-4 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
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University Faculty Conference 2007
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The Ascending Voice: An International Symposium of Sacred A Cappella Music 2007
This unique conference was held June 4-7, 2007 on Pepperdine University's Malibu campus. For more information please see the Main Conference Page.
University Faculty Conference 2006
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- Conference Theme
- Program and Schedule
- Keynote Speech: "Scholars and Witnesses: Defining the Pepperdine Difference"
by Provost Darryl Tippens
University Faculty Conference 2005
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Christian Scholars Conference 2005
This conference is held annually and rotates among several colleges and universities. The 2005 conference was hosted by Pepperdine University on July 21-23.
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Exploring the Renaissance 2005
A joint conference co-sponsored with the Renaissance Conference of Southern California 
(RCSC) and the South Central Renaissance Conference (SCRC). This conference was held on March 3-5, 2005 at Pepperdine University and the Huntington Library.
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