Edward Andrews

Edward Andrews is Professor of History in the Department of History & Classics at Providence College, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the role of Black and Indigenous missionaries in the British Atlantic World, exploring intersections of religion, race, and colonialism.

• Ph.D., University of New Hampshire, 2009
• M.A., American History, The American University, 2003
• B.A. (Hons), History, Providence College, 2001

His research centers on religious and cultural history in early America and the Atlantic World, particularly how marginalized communities navigated missionary work and asserted spiritual agency. He examines the lives of Native and African American religious figures as agents of cross-cultural exchange and resistance.

The recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on religious agency among Black and Indigenous peoples across the Atlantic. His work spans biographical studies, institutional missions, and the politicization of religious spaces, often highlighting overlooked narratives in colonial and revolutionary history.

Edward Andrews has contributed to professional service through multiple committee roles from 2013 to 2018. While no grants or student advising details are listed, his academic contributions are significant in the fields of religious and Atlantic history.