Introductory Materials
This page has documents introducing the work of the DACB, its modus operandi, and applications in educational settings—in churches, colleges, seminaries, or universities.
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DAILY STORY CALENDAR
So many biographies, you don't know where to start? Visit our Story Calendar to read a sample of biographies (August to November 2022) from across Africa and all Christian traditions, since the beginning of the Christian era--one for each day of the month. Enjoy! |
1. Introduction to the Project
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What is the DACB?
Introduction of our website.
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How the DACB began, and where it is going
A brief history of the project's beginnings.
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Last Updated: Mar 2023
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The Vision of the DACB
The original DACB vision article, "Ecclesiastical Cartography and the Invisible Continent" by Jonathan Bonk, and a working paper by Executive Director Dr. Michèle Sigg.
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Introduction to the DACB
The PDF of a 30-minute presentation that gives an overview of the project.
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DACB Data
View statistical data on the number and variety of biographies present in the dictionary.
2. Submission Guidelines
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Guidelines for Researchers and Writers
A general outline of the content expected in a DACB biography.
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Guidelines for Journal of African Christian Biography content
Guidelines for articles, interviews, and book reviews.
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The Instructional Manual for Researchers and Writers
Instructions on writing technique and formatting; and oral history methodology.
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Writing biography
Two brief articles: "The Strengths and Limitations of Biography" by Dr. Jonathan Bonk, Project Director and "The Craft of Writing Religious Biography," by Dr. Dana Robert, DACB Editorial Committee member.
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Potential Subjects
A suggested list of biographical subjects by country. Check here to see which biographies the DACB already has.
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Bibliography
A list of Africa-related works useful for background research.
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Citation Guidelines
A guide for how to cite biographies.
3. Establishing an Institutional Archive
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Rescuing the Memory of our Peoples
Archives Manual.
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Sauvegarder la Mémoire de nos Peuples: Manual d’archivistique
Archives Manual in French.
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Uokaoji wa Makumbusho ya Watu Wetu: Maelezo ya Kumbukumbu
Archive Manual in Swahili.
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Rescatando la Memoria de Nuestros Pueblos
Archives Manual in Spanish.
4. Project Luke Fellows
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Project Luke Fellows
A list of Project Luke scholars in residence from 2000 to 2011 at OMSC and their biographies.
5. Being a Participating Institution
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Being a Participating Institution
Guidelines
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Guidelines for Non African Participating Institutions
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Guidelines for Affiliated Research Institutions
6. Affiliated Projects
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Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity
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