Our Values

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Service

We want to assist others in their research projects and pursuit of discovery: scholars, students, other institutions, and the general public.

Truth

We are concerned to uncover truth about historical events, hence we are especially interested in original materials and primary sources.

Cooperation

With few historians doing research in our niche, we value cooperation, sharing, and the efficient use of limited time and resources.

Gratitude

We are indebted to and thankful for the work of other institutions, historians and scholars, and seek to give credit where credit is due.

Heritage

The Protestant movement is linked with the Albania’s struggle for freedom and independence, providing a rich heritage to value.

Passion

History should not boring, even when tedious. We love Albanian and Protestant history and hope we can present it in a way that inspires.

Excellence

We aim to serve with excellence, consistent with international standards in scholarship, archiving, and publishing.

Humility

Our aim is to promote discovery, not ourselves. We’re just one piece of the puzzle, trying to best serve our members and the general public.

Integrity

We embrace high standards of financial accountability and want to encourage greater academic integrity in the Balkans.

Vision

We’re visionaries, constantly seeking new ways to inspire, inform, and serve the scholarly community and the public.