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Purpose of the Convocation Series

The Convocation Series is dedicated to help Pepperdine students build Christian faith, affirm Christian values, and address the moral and ethical dimensions of current issues.

Description

From its beginning, Pepperdine has included regular assemblies where students gather to worship, hear engaging speakers encourage and challenge them with God’s word, and learn more about how they can make a difference in this world. Chapel and convocation programs are the contemporary connection to this integral aspect of Pepperdine’s Christian mission. All Seaver undergraduate students are required to attend the equivalent of one chapel/convocation program each week. Attendance at recognized chapel/convocation programs counts toward a grade in which students receive one half unit of academic credit each semester.

To see what Convocation is like, please watch this video

Different Opportunities to Grow Your Faith

There are over 150 different opportunities each semester to fulfill the attendance requirement. Events range in size from a large assembly to one-on-one meetings:

  1. Wednesday Morning Chapel – This program takes place at 10 a.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse with around 1,200 students in attendance. Programs feature a time of worship including singing, prayer, and either a speaker or presentation from a Christian faith perspective.

  2. Ongoing Chapels and Special Events – These medium-sized programs (100-250 students) include Celebration Chapel that features a time of student-led worship, language chapels in Spanish, French, Italian, and German, and other programs sponsored by various departments and organizations on campus.

  3. Club Convo Program – This is a small group of students (usually 10-12) led by a faculty or staff member on topics ranging from biblical texts to contemporary faith issues.

  4. Spiritual Mentoring Program – Students can request to be paired with a faculty or staff member to complete four sessions of mentoring to focus on values, beliefs, ethics, and other issues related to the Christian life.

Contact Us

You may reach the Convocation Office by , calling us at 310-506-4999, or stopping by TCC 105 (next to the Waves Cafeteria).  We also have a twitter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students are encouraged to plan ahead and find programs that appeal to their interests. For more information including policies, the grading scale, and a calendar of events, browse this website using the links at left.  You may also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions.