TOGO: Archives of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo

Zona de identificação

Identificador

AEPCT

Forma autorizada do nome

TOGO: Archives of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo

Forma(s) paralela(s) de nome

  • Archives of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo

  • TOGO: Department of Archives and Documentation – EEPT

Outra(s) forma(s) de nome

  • Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo Archives

Tipo

  • Church Archive

  • Church Archive, Religiuous Archives, Institutional Archives

Zona de contacto

DROFENU Koku Afeleté Agbenyegan Contacto principal

Tipo

Endereço

Endereço

Rue Tokmake

Localidade

Lome

Região

Maritime

Nome do país

Togo

Código Postal

BP 01

Telefone

+228 90 91 91 53

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área de descrição

Histórico

The Archives of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo (EEPT) were established to preserve the institutional, spiritual, and administrative memory of the Church. The archives collect and safeguard records produced by synods, presbyteries, parishes, departments, and affiliated institutions of the EEPT.

Contexto cultural e geográfico

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo operates nationwide, with parishes, schools, health centers, and social ministries. The archival holdings primarily relate to the national territory of Togo.

Mandatos/Fontes de autoridade

The Archives derive their authority from:

  • The Constitution and internal regulations of the EEPT
  • Synod resolutions and official decisions
  • Administrative and legal requirements
  • The institutional mandate to preserve ecclesiastical heritage

estrutura administrativa

The Archives operate under the authority of the Office of the Central Administration EEPT and collaborate with synodical bodies, presbyteries, parishes, and church departments.

Políticas de gestão e entrada de documentos

The Archives collect and preserve:

  • Synod minutes and resolutions
  • Parish registers
  • Administrative records
  • Financial reports
  • Official correspondence
  • Church publications
  • Photographs and audiovisual materials
    Records are maintained according to archival principles of provenance and respect for original order

Prédios

The archival holdings are preserved at the National Headquarters of the EEPT in Lomé, Togo, in designated storage areas.

Acervos documentais

  • Synod records
  • Parish archives
  • Administrative files
  • Historical documents
  • Photographic collections
  • Digital records

Instrumentos de pesquisa, guias e publicações

  • Inventories
  • Internal research guides

área de acesso

horário de funcionamento

Access by appointment during official working hours, Mondays through Fridays, except during national and religious holidays

Condição de acesso e uso

Access is subject to prior authorization from the Office of the Secretary General.
Certain records may be restricted due to administrative, pastoral, or confidentiality reasons.

Acessibilidade

On-site consultation is always available.

área de serviços

serviços de pesquisa

Reference assistance is provided to researchers, students, clergy, and historians.

serviços de reprodução

Digital reproduction may be permitted upon written authorization and subject to institutional policy.

Áreas públicas

A consultation space is available at the National Headquarters.

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      Pontos de acesso

      Pontos de acesso

      • Religious archives Ecclesiastical history Protestantism Church administration (Thematic area)
      • Lome, Togo, West Africa (Geographic subregion)