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Office Hours - What the Ancients Taught the Founding Fathers (Part Three)
Office Hours - What the Ancients Taught the Founding Fathers (Part Three)

How did the ideas of the ancient world shape the birth of the American republic? In this exclusive three-part lecture series, the Pepperdine School of Public Policy welcomes back Victor Davis Hanson, renowned historian and the Pepperdine Inaugural Terry Giles and Kalli O’Malley Distinguished Senior Fellow.
Office Hours - What the Ancients Taught the Founding Fathers (Part Two)
Office Hours - What the Ancients Taught the Founding Fathers (Part Two)

How did the ideas of the ancient world shape the birth of the American republic? In this exclusive three-part lecture series, the Pepperdine School of Public Policy welcomes back Victor Davis Hanson, renowned historian and the Pepperdine Inaugural Terry Giles and Kalli O’Malley Distinguished Senior Fellow.
The Classical Roots of the American Republic - Victor Davis Hanson
The Classical Roots of the American Republic - Victor Davis Hanson

In this comprehensive lecture titled "What the Ancients Taught the Founders," renowned historian and classicist Victor Davis Hanson joins Dean Pete Peterson at the School of Public Policy's Malibu campus to explore the profound influence of ancient political philosophy on the American Founding Fathers.
Office Hours - What the Ancients Taught the Founders (Part One)
Office Hours - What the Ancients Taught the Founders (Part One)

How did the ideas of the ancient world shape the birth of the American republic? In this exclusive three-part lecture series, the Pepperdine School of Public Policy welcomes back Victor Davis Hanson, renowned historian and the Pepperdine Inaugural Terry Giles and Kalli O’Malley Distinguished Senior Fellow.
Genoa and the Renaissance: The City as Theatre
Genoa and the Renaissance: The City as Theatre

This lecture examines Genoa’s transformation from a medieval maritime city into a Renaissance and Baroque urban landscape, beginning with the triumphal entry of Andrea Doria and Emperor Charles V in 1529.

Great Books Club

Led by distinguished professors of Great Books, the Pepperdine Great Books Club invites alumni, parents, and friends to explore the works of celebrated authors who have shaped classic and Christian literature. In our 2026 sessions, Dr. Paul Contino, Distinguished Professor of Great Books, will lead an exploration of Dante’s Divine Comedy, guiding participants through its profound themes of faith, transformation, and the soul’s journey toward God.

Dante's Divine Comdey
Great Books Club | Dante's Divine Comedy

January 21, 2026

Jessica Hooten Wilson
What do the Great Books Teach Us about Friendship?

July 18, 2025

Jessica Hooten Wilson
Great Books Club - Introduction by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson (‘04)

May 1, 2025

President's Speaker Series

The President's Speaker Series welcomes distinguished scholars and thought leaders representing diverse points of view to examine topics and issues facing our communities and the world today. Driven by a desire to connect deeply with our community and inspire meaningful dialogue in the pursuit of truth, the series provides opportunities to cultivate an engaged and impassioned collective through civil discourse.

Andrzej Duda, Former President of Poland
A Conversation with Andrzej Duda, Former President of Poland

November 18, 2025

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
A Conversation with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

April 7, 2025

Barbara Barrett
A Conversation with Barbara Barrett

March 20, 2025

Upcoming Events

Future of Healthcare Symposium
2026 Future of Healthcare Symposium

March 12, 2026

Technology
Harnessing AI for Public Service: A Course for Government Leaders

January 28, 2026

Dante's Divine Comdey
Great Books Club | Dante's Divine Comedy

January 21, 2026

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