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Director: Cheryl Dueck Smith, D. Arts
The Center for Anabaptist Studies (CABS) promotes dialogue around contemporary evangelical Anabaptist thought and practice.
Purpose and Mission
The center was established at FPU in 2011 through the generosity of Dr. Herb and Jessie Penner. Its purpose is to foster communication regarding the study of Anabaptist theology, history, ecclesiology, and peacemaking among scholars, students, church leaders, and people with potential to influence the church and world. This is done through academic scholarship, theological training programs, and other forms of communication and study with the goal of helping participants proclaim the Good News of Jesus, particularly as it relates to peacemaking, justice, and reconciliation. The center's work is rooted in a vision of the church as a community of faith embodied in nonviolent service, devout discipleship, and a primary identity with the people of God.
Programs and Activities
The center funds initiatives that encourage dialogue around Anabaptist theology and practices. It hosts the Believers Church Lecture Series, also funded by Dr. Herb Penner, which offers an additional forum for theological exploration. The center welcomes collaboration with others who wish to explore both the roots and contemporary expressions of Anabaptism.
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