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Dr. James M. Estes is a historian of early modern European history and a former professor at the University of Toronto. Estes received his doctorate from Ohio State University in 1964, however accepted his first appointment at UofT two years prior, in 1962. His scholarly work focused particularly on early modern Germany, the institutionalization of the reformation, the relationship between church and state during the Reformation era, and the role of humanism in religious change. Estes retired from the University in 1997.
In addition to his academic career, Estes was actively engaged in the University’s Faculty Association. From 1982 to 1997, he served as a member of the Council of the University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA), representing Victoria College as one of its two delegates. Following his retirement, he continued his involvement with UTFA, serving on the retirees’ constituency from December 2000 to June 30, 2002.