“The Bible Jesus Read” explored at Fresno Pacific’s 2026 Janzen Lectureship

Biblical scholar and Fresno Pacific University professor Brian Schultz, Ph.D., will bring his expertise to this year's 2026 Janzen Lectureship in Biblical Studies at Fresno Pacific University.

The theme of this year's lectureship is "Reading the Bible Jesus Read" and will consist of three lectures, all taking place on March 19, 2026. The event will be held at the FPU main campus, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, in the BC Lounge located in North Hall.

The cost of the event is free to attend, though registration is required for some events. Donations are also accepted and may be made when registering.

To register, visit fpu.edu/janzen2026

Schedule:

Morning Seminar Schedule (Ticketed event-registration required):

• 9:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments
• 10:00 a.m. Welcome
• 10:30 a.m. Session 1: What is "the Bible Jesus Read," and Why it Matters
• 11:00 a.m. Break and refreshments
• 11:15 a.m. Session 2: Reading Hosea 6:6 "with" Jesus (Matthew 9 & 12)
• 12:00 p.m. Lunch
• 12:30 p.m. Final thoughts and Q&A

Evening Lecture Schedule (Free event-no registration required)

• 6:00 p.m. Refreshments
• 7:00 p.m. Lecture: Faith, Love and Hope (1 Thessalonians 1:3): Insights from the Bible Jesus Read

Brian Shultz

Brian Schultz is professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Fresno Pacific University and Biblical Seminary. He was born in France to missionary parents, and after his B.A. in Biblical Studies he spent several years in pastoral ministry in Canada and France. He earned his Ph.D. at Bar Ilan University in Israel where he resided for over a decade, focusing on the historical, geographical, archaeological and cultural background of the Bible. He has dug at several archaeological sites in the Holy Land, most extensively at Gath, the hometown of Goliath and has led many study tours in Israel and Jordan for churches, colleges and seminaries. His research has focused on the status of biblical language education in the church and the academy, particularly on what is needed to make learning them both more accessible and more effective. Other recent publications include a new translation and commentary of the War Scroll-one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and an article on the context and translation of the John 2:6 (the wedding at Cana). His passion is understanding better how Jesus and the apostles read and understood the Scriptures.

About the Janzen Lectureship

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