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.