Mapping Missionaries

Mapping Missionaries in the Dutch Colonial Empire 1600-1960
The Dutch Republic was a leading colonial empire from 1588-1795, with religious workers sent overseas through state-backed companies. Despite extensive colonial historiography, the religious aspect has been overlooked. This project addresses this gap by developing a research agenda focused on religious history in the colonies. A biographical database of Dutch Reformed ministers and missionaries will be integrated into the digital research infrastructure for further analysis.