Leslie J Francis holds the part-time post of Professor of Religions, Psychology and Education. He is a prolific author and experienced researcher who works with doctoral students in fields that connect religious studies, theology, psychology, and education. Before joining Bishop Grosseteste University, he held chairs in Pastoral Theology at Lampeter, Practical Theology at Bangor, Religions and Education at Warwick, and Religions and Psychology at Warwick. Currently he holds visiting positions in universities in Pretoria and Newfoundland and serves as Canon Theologian at Liverpool Cathedral.