Fuller Seminary President Receives Doctorate From Pepperdine

Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, received an honorary doctorate degree from the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Richard Mouw, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, received an honorary doctorate degree from the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology on May 21.

He was also invited the Christian university to give the commencement speech to some 200 of his fellow graduates of higher degrees, according to Fuller Seminary news release.

"It is a special privilege to receive this recognition from a university which I hold in such high regard academically and personally," said Dr. Mouw. "Pepperdine graduates are making a significant impact in the community and the world, and I consider it an honor to serve alongside them."

Mouw’s address was not only made to the graduates, but also to the Pepperdine faculty.

"Dr. Mouw delivered an inspiring graduation address, utilizing personal anecdotes as well as scholarly and biblical references to illuminate the meaning of Pepperdine University's mission as a Christian university committed to academic excellence and strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership," said Robert deMayo, associate dean of psychology at Pepperdine. "Dr. Mouw congratulated the graduates for their academic accomplishments, and provided them with encouragement as they begin the journey of applying their knowledge in the service of relieving human suffering."

Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) enrolls approximately 1,900 students in five master's and five doctoral programs. Through 10 campus locations, with main headquarters in West Los Angeles, California, GSEP prepares students to serve the needs of others through the art of skilled leadership.

Fuller Seminary is one of the largest multidenominational seminaries in the world, with nearly 5,000 students from 70 countries and more than 100 denominations at its main campus in Pasadena, California, and seven extension sites. Fuller provides professional and graduate-level education in its schools of theology, psychology, and intercultural studies.