Here you can find resources related to human-subject research, historical research, and historical-theological research, as well as information on how to use our Archives and Library resources.
Welcome to the landing page for scholarship and research here in the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research! While ASTR is known for its support of research into Church history (as well as its own research into Church history), Adventist scholars conduct research in a variety of professional fields. We see it as part of our mission to support this research.
Here you can find resources related to human-subject research, historical research, and historical-theological research, as well as information on how to use our Archives and Library resources. If you have questions, simply email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR) conducts qualitative and quantitative research on, and informs church leaders, members, and scholars about, the ministry, mission, and administration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Here you can find resources related to that research.
How does someone get started in researching Adventist history? Where can they go to research Adventist history? Are there books about Adventist history? These questions, and more, answered in this section.
What about the unique materials that we have in the General Conference Archives and the Rebok Memorial Library? Learn here about how to access and use these materials for your research.