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James Bishop is from South Africa. He is a graduate in Creative Brand Communication and Marketing (CBC), and in Theology (majoring in Psychology). James obtained his BTh with cum laude and is currently pursuing his PhD in the Study of Religions at the University of Cape Town. James is specializing in the area of new religious movements and is currently guest lecturing and tutoring in the Sociology of Religion and Comparative Religion.
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