The African‑American Religion: A Documentary History Project (AARDOC), based at Amherst College and founded in 1987, aims to produce a multi‑volume printed history of African‑American religious experience, published by the University of Chicago Press. Its online component provides educators and students access to carefully organized thematic sections and primary sources.
Available materials include chronologically organized sections—Atlantic World (1441–1808), Continental Phase (1808–1906), and Global Phase (1906–present)—offering narratives on religious transformations in African‑American communities across time. You’ll also find “Advice for Beginners” to guide further study, along with “Teaching Resources” such as sample syllabi for undergraduate and graduate courses.
AARDOC serves as a vital digital entry point into African‑American religious history, combining primary documents, scholarly outlines, and pedagogical tools to support ongoing research and teaching in the field.
