London: The Good Life
London May and June students join us in London to explore that timeless question — What is the Good Life? — through ancient wisdom and modern insight. Set against the backdrop of one of the world's most vibrant cities, you'll examine this question from several rich angles: the world's major religious traditions, the history and literature that have shaped the human imagination, the science of how we nourish our bodies, and the ethics of how we lead with purpose. Rather than treating "the good life" as something to figure out alone, this program invites you into a community of curious minds — exploring together what it truly means to flourish as a human being.
Program Dates
May 11 - June 29, 2027
*Dates above indicate a planned departure date from the US and in-country return departure date.
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Course Requirements and Offerings
Refer to the academics page for details on the minimum unit requirements and class pre-requisites for the program. Textbook lists will be provided by the program staff.
Faculty-in-Residence
Regan Harwell Schaffer
Divisional Dean & Professor of Management
Business Administration Division, Seaver College
I am the Divisional Dean and Professor of Management and Organizational Behavior in the Business Administration Division. I am excited to return to London and explore the city with my students as we learn about Management and the Good Life. Some of my favorite experiences in London are hanging out in the V&A courtyard, music in Hyde Park, vespers at Westminster Abbey, coffee at Harrods, and the vibrant life that is easily accessible from the Pepperdine London house! My husband, Robby, and three college-aged sons will be joining me, and we look forward to spending time with the Pepperdine students enjoying such an incredible city.