Rev Sarah Schofield

Chaplain Sarah was ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1997. After working in parish churches in Manchester and Wolverhampton she joined the University of Wolverhampton in 2018 as Lead Chaplain. Her role combines Christian Chaplaincy alongside managing the full team of Chaplaincy staff and activities, she also advises on issues of faith and belief across all areas of the University. As an academic Sarah has specialised in issues of institutional culture especially in relation to women, she is currently working on a book based on her PhD thesis exploring the impact of Church of England's institutional culture on the experience of female clergy. As an Anglican priest she has served on the Church of England's Faith and Order Commission, Archbishops' Council and General Synod, she is currently an Honorary member of Lichfield Cathedral's College of Canons and Assistant Area Dean for Wolverhampton. Sarah, and all her colleagues are happy to work with students and staff of all faiths and none and welcome opportunities to discuss how the Chaplaincy might engage with the wider university and local faith communities. 

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Mgr Mark Crisp

Is the Roman Catholic Priest at St Peter and St Paul's in Wolverhampton.  Born and bred in Birmingham, he has lived in Rome, South Yorkshire and London occupying himself in a variety of activities, studying, gardening, nursing, singing and playing musical instruments.  He was until recently Rector of Oscott College.

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Giani Shyam Singh

Chaplain Shyam brings to the team over three decades of experience as a Sikh Granthi, both in India and Wolverhampton Gurdwaras. He is a specialist in reading the handwritten Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.  Alongside his work in Higher Education Giani Shyam works a Sikh Chaplain at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Walsall Health Care Trust and Children Hospital Birmingham.

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Imam Mohammad Asad 

Imam Mohammad Asad is an Imam, Scholar and Minister of Religion. He is a Hafidh (memorised the Qur’an). The Imam/Lecturer at Birmingham Central Mosque. An executive member of Association of Muslim Schools, the national Coordinator for Association of Muslim Supplementary Schools, a school inspector and a member of various interfaith groups/projects.

On the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, he was honoured with an MBE in recognition of his services to Charitable Fundraising and to the NHS during Covid -19.

He is a member of the Birmingham Faith Leaders Group. He successfully gained his NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders). He has been a senior leader in an Independent faith school for over 15 years.

He delivers training for teachers on many different topics. He is a Muslim Chaplain for UHB, SWBH and BCH NHS Trust hospitals. He is a Muslim Chaplain for West Midlands Police, Fire and Ambulance Service.

He has delivered workshops to health professionals on various topics. He has contributed to various guidance’s for the Muslim communities. He is a member of UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy and Police Chaplaincy UK.

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Chaplain Rabbi Fishel Cohen

Rabbi Fishel is an Associate Chaplain, a volunteer who is approved and supported by the Multi Faith Chaplaincy. He makes occasional visits to campus and can be contacted throughout the academic year via the Chaplaincy or directly via the MyChaplaincy Rabbinic Chaplaincy website.