Events

Anabaptism at 500 Commemoration

What started as a small group of Christians in Zurich secretly gathering for worship on January 21, 1525, grew into the Anabaptist movement that continues today. Based on their convictions, these believers decided to be voluntarily baptized as adults resulting in imprisonment and even death. Their particular vision of discipleship that followed in the way of Jesus has inspired many generations. Join us as we commemorate the beginnings of the Anabaptist movement and discover the gifts this legacy offers us today.

See below for full schedule of events.

Date(s): -

Location: Fresno Main Campus

Event category: Presentations and Lectures

Cost & Admission:

To register for the free luncheon, visit fresno.edu/anabaptism500

Chapel – Brian Schultz, Ph.D. | 10:00 a.m.

  • Location: Lyles Main Theater, Warkentine Culture & Arts Center
  • Free event - No ticket required

Anabaptist Community Luncheon – Valerie Rempel, Ph.D. | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • Location: BC Lounge
  • Open to local church and community members
  • Free event – Registration is required
  • Limited seating so register early at fresno.edu/anabaptism500

Valerie Rempel, Ph.D., was named director of accreditation for the Association of Theological Schools in 2021. Prior to that, Rempel served as vice president and dean of Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary at Fresno Pacific University (FPBS). She joined the seminary faculty in 1996, becoming dean in 2014 and vice president in 2019. Rempel also served the seminary as associate professor and J.B. Toews Chair of History and Theology and director of the Center for Anabaptist Studies. Her scholarship includes contributions to the California Mennonite Historical Society Bulletin, Direction, The Conrad Grebel Review, the Global Dictionary of Theology and a chapter in Historical Foundations of Worship: Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Perspectives. She has served the Anabaptist community locally, nationally and globally. She has an M.A. from Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary (now FPBS), and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.

Hosted by Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, in collaboration with the Council of Senior Professionals and the Center for Anabaptist Studies.