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Edmund Janzen Lectureship

Exploring Scripture with Academic and Spiritual Depth

The Edmund Janzen Lectureship in Biblical Studies promotes careful scholarship in biblical interpretation as well as the witness of the Christian church.
 

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The lectures are intended for university faculty and students, pastors and lay leaders. 

Lectures occur in spring alternating annually between scholars of the Old and New Testaments. The lectureship is possible through an endowment established in 2005 to honor the 35 years Edmund Janzen served ɬ as president and faculty member. 

These lectures reflect the value of biblical study for the mission of the church Edmund Janzen taught his students.

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Recent Lecture

The next Janzen Lectureship took place on March 19, 2026, featuring Brian Schultz, Ph.D., professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at ɬ and Biblical Seminary. The theme of this year's series is "Reading the Bible Jesus Read."

Video Lectures

Giving Opportunity

To support this continuing work, please contribute to the endowment with a financial gift by visiting , choosing "Other," and designating your gift for the Edmund Janzen Lectureship Endowment. You can also email giving@fresno.edu or mail your gift to:

Advancement Office
Fresno Pacific University
Attn: Edmund Janzen Lectureship Endowment
1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Box 2007
Fresno, CA 93702
559-453-3451

ɬ the Biblical & Religious Studies Division:

The Biblical & Religious Studies faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) prepares students for a life of mission in service to God and the needs of the world through majors and minors in biblical, religious, and theological studies and Christian ministry and leadership, as well as through general education courses such as Jesus and the Christian Community (JCC), biblical literature and biblical perspective courses.

For more information about the Lecture or about studying with us, please contact: Quentin Kinnison, Ph.D., Dean of School of Arts and Sciences.