James Priestman was awarded a BA Honours Degree in Biblical Studies by the University of Sheffield in 1989. He has a Master’s degree in Social Psychology and Social Research Methods (London School of Economics & Political Science, 2000) and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (Royal Holloway, University of London, 2014). James directs the Festival of Biblical Literature in Great Malvern: https://www.festivalofbiblicalliterature.co.uk/ James works in the NHS as a social worker in a community mental health team.  He is a Member of the Religious Society of Friends and he worhsips with Ealing Quaker Meeting.