a. Introduction to the project: How the DACB began, and where it is going (short article)

b. Rationale: "Ecclesiastical Cartography and the Invisible Continent" by Dr. Jonathan J. Bonk, Project Director

c. PowerPoint Presentation: "Introduction to the DACB" (Best for viewing online):
This 30 minute PowerPoint presentation will give you a complete overview of the DACB project. To download the presentation, click HERE and choose "SAVE."
(If your computer does not have PowerPoint or if the version you have is older than 2002, you may need to download a free Powerpoint viewer on this page. In that case click SAVE to download the file to your computer--or a CD-Rom--and view the presentation later after installing the viewer.)

1. What does it mean to be a "participating institution"? How can my institution sign up?
     For answers to those questions, please read our Guidelines.

2. PowerPoint presentation: A Set up Guide for Participating Institutions:
This 20 minute PowerPoint presentation will answer your questions about becoming a DACB participating institution and guide you through the process of setting up the project in your institution.

3. Additional Guidelines:

a. Guidelines for Non African Participating Institutions

b. Guidelines for Affiliated Research Institutions