Foundation honour for University of Chester Associate Professor of Religious Education

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James said: “I am thrilled to have been invited to work in this endeavour to increase understanding between people of different religions and beliefs.

“My work within Religious Education in the UK and beyond has helped me have the background to participate in this work. I look forward to the opportunities this will bring.”

Prior to his role at Chester, James was a secondary school Religious Education teacher for 13 years. He holds BA, MA, and a PhD from the University of Liverpool, an MEd from the University of Birmingham, and a PGCE (Secondary Education) from Manchester Metropolitan University.

James has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since his teens, served a mission in Scotland and has served as a Bishop, on a Stake Presidency, on the National Communication Council for the UK, and on the Curriculum Writing Committee of the Church.

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