Benedict Winnubst comes from a varied educational and working background. He has, at various points in his life, undertaken military service, studied and taught languages (French and Spanish), gained a law degree and studied theology. He has been active in the church as both a parish volunteer and a musician. Benedict’s involvement in nuclear disarmament and peace activities include writing a thesis on the work of Albert Schweitzer and nuclear weapons, with the help of Nobel Peace Laureate Dominique Pire, and working as a translator for peace movements and Amnesty International.