About

James A. Estes, MSLS, PhD, is a medievalist, librarian, and game designer in Washington, DC.

• As a medievalist, his research and teaching specialty is the history of Christian spirituality, particularly medieval vernacular theology, spirituality, and mysticism. He is exploring emerging interests in the study of Western esotericism.
• As a librarian, his primary background is academic librarianship with a focus on theology and religion librarianship. He is currently a section head in Discovery and Preservation Services at the Library of Congress.
• As a game designer, he specializes in religion and mythology in tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) design.

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     Although not actively engaged in ministry, he is ordained clergy in the United Church of Christ (UCC), where he served primarily in theological education. Prior to his scholarship and theological studies, he worked in clinical counseling, focusing on grief and trauma therapy.