Center for
Faith and the Common Good The Center for Faith and the Common Good is Pepperdine University’s academic home for scholarly investigations of how faith and religion impact human flourishing.
LEADERSHIP Jim Gash President and Chief Executive Officer, Pepperdine University Executive Director, Center for Faith and the Common Good
Byron Johnson Distinguished Visiting Research Professor of Religion and Civil Society, Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Executive Director, Center for Faith and the Common Good Director, Institute for Studies of Religion and Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences, Baylor University
Lee Kats Vice Provost, Pepperdine University Academic Director, Center for Faith and the Common Good
Cameron McCollum Director, Sudreau Global Justice Institute Administrative Director, Center for Faith and the Common Good
MISSION
Pepperdine University’s Center for Faith and the Common Good is committed to integrating key components of prolific research on the efficacy of faith-based organizations, criminal justice, and human flourishing while contributing to further studies and wider societal impact. The high-caliber research produced by the center aims to inform public policy initiatives and improve social outcomes to have a positive effect on human flourishing.
HIGH-CALIBER RESEARCH AT THE CORE “Pepperdine is uniquely prepared to bring together strong leadership, top scholars, and the desire to affect public policy at local, state, and national levels. I am convinced Pepperdine is ready to play a prominent role in facing unprecedented societal challenges, and I look forward to being part of that effort.” —Byron Johnson, Executive Director