Spiritus loci : a theological method for contemporary church architecture / by Bert Daelemans, S. J. ; foreword by Professor David Brown ; afterword by Dom Frédéric Debuyst, O.S.B.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Daelemans, Bert, author.

Brown, David, author of introduction, etc.

Debuyst, Frédéric, 1922-2017, author of introduction, etc.

Series:

Studies in religion and the arts ; Volume 9.

Studies in Religion and the Arts, 1877-3192 ; Volume 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church architecture.

Symbolism in architecture.

Theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (418 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden, The Netherlands : Koninklijke Brill, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Spiritus Loci Bert Daelemans, who graduated as an architect and a theologian, provides an interdisciplinary method for the theological assessment of church architecture. Rather than a theory, this method is based on case studies of contemporary buildings (1995-2015), which are often criticized for lacking theological depth. In a threefold method, the author brings to light the ways in which architecture can be theology – or theotopy – by focusing on topoi (places) rather than logoi (words). Churches reveal our relationship with God by engaging our body, mind, and community. This method proves relevant not only for the way we perceive these buildings, but also for the way we use them, especially in our prophetic engagement for a better world.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / Bert Daelemans S.J.

The Spirit of the Place / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Theotopy: Architecture and Theology / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Fifty Shades Of Gray: Status Quaestionis / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Synaesthetic Space: Space and Light: Approaching a Church – Approaching the Mystery / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Kerygmatic Space: Word and Image: Entering a Church – Entering the Mystery / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Eucharistic Space: Dance and Garden: Appropriating a Church – Appropriating the Mystery / Bert Daelemans S.J.

The Place of the Spirit / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Afterword / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Theses / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Glossary / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Index of Church Buildings: (1915–2015) / Bert Daelemans S.J.

A Practical Guide to Twenty Contemporary Churches / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Selected Bibliography / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Person Index / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Building Index / Bert Daelemans S.J.

Subject Index / Bert Daelemans S.J..

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

90-04-28536-9

OCLC:

900892870

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004285361 DOI