Local Faith Communities

Malibu Churches

Pepperdine Ministry Partners

Spiritual Life Advisors

The Spiritual Life Advisor program is a peer-ministry that is supported by Community Living and is led by a resident director. The general responsibility of the SLA is to serve as the chaplain or "spiritual shepherd" to students in the on-campus residential facilities by fostering an atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth through encouragement, support, and accountability.

Seaver College Religion and Philosophy Division

The Religion and Philosophy Division is a part of Pepperdine University's Seaver College. The division offers undergraduate and graduate courses in Old and New Testament, history, philosophy, ministry, missions, and theology.

Office of Church Relations

The Office of Church Relations serves as a liaison between Pepperdine University and the greater Churches of Christ around the world. Click here for information about the annual Harbor | Pepperdine Bible Lectures and information about local preachers and ministers within Churches of Christ.

Center for Faith and Learning

The Center for Faith and Learning seeks to enhance the connections between classroom teaching, scholarship, and Christian faith and practice. Click here for information about the integration of faith and learning in Christian Higher Education.

University Church of Christ, Malibu 

The University Church of Christ (UCC) in Malibu, California, meets on the Pepperdine University Malibu campus. UCC exists to introduce the community to transformational relationship with Jesus through its intergenerational church. Click here for more information about UCC's opportunities for worship, Bible study and fellowship, and campus ministry program.

Waves Church

With a student-focused mission, an authentic worship atmosphere, and a passion for the gospel, Waves Church exists to make and grow followers of Jesus. Find out more on Instagram at @waveschurchpepperdine.