God's House Is Our House

by Vosko, Richard S.

• ISBN13: 9780814630143
• ISBN10: 0814630146
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-30
• Publisher: Liturgical Pr

Summary

"The liturgical reforms that have guided congregations over the last few decades have transformed what different denominations know about themselves and their worship. Worshipers are no longer spectators, but active participants in the ritual acts that once were the possession of the clergy. As the liturgy is modified, church buildings are altered." "How does all such change affect the architectural style of church buildings? Vosko provides a foundation for building or renovating a place of worship and presents a thorough checklist for spaces, art, furnishings, and appointments. He discusses many concerns and offers practical advice. He also presents issues that need further consideration in every project."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Introduction : a context for change
Overview : processing a project
Memory	p. 3
Imagination and creativity	p. 9
Catechesis	p. 18
Scriptural foundations	p. 21
Christian writings	p. 24
Early church history	p. 26
Early church architecture	p. 28
Later movements in church architecture	p. 31
Theology	p. 40
Liturgy	p. 45
The language of sacred space	p. 48
Beauty and aesthetics in church design	p. 51
Proxemics	p. 56
The place of the assembly	p. 60
The church gathers	p. 71
The church baptizes	p. 79
The church celebrates the eucharist	p. 86
Music ministry, instruments and acoustics	p. 97
The role of art in worship	p. 108
Light and color and glass	p. 142
Chapels	p. 149
Memorial places	p. 160
Auxiliary rooms	p. 167
Art education for pastoral leaders	p. 173
Finding and working with artists	p. 176
Preserving and enhancing older churches and cathedrals	p. 181
Inculturation in our places of worship	p. 189
The architectural style of church buildings	p. 194
Megachurch models	p. 201
Cathedral models	p. 207
Stewardship	p. 218
Environmental stewardship : an ethical concern	p. 225
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