An Architecture of Immanence: Architecture for Worship and Ministry Today (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies)

An Architecture of Immanence: Architecture for Worship and Ministry Today (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies)

by Mark A . Togerson (Author)

Synopsis

Baroque, Gothic, Romanesque, Greek: these traditional architectural styles are easily recognizable in public buildings and especially in houses of worship. Each has a particular influence on sacred space, and all tend to highlight the utter transcendence of God. In "An Architecture of Immanence", Mark Torgerson asserts that modern architecture has heavily influenced the construction of new sacred spaces, producing a new way of building that emphasizes God's coming near to us. Torgerson begins by discussing a proper understanding of God's transcendence and immanence and showing how church architecture has traditionally interpreted these key concepts. He, then, traces the theological roots of immanence's priority from liberal theology and liturgical innovation to modern architecture. Next, Torgerson illustrates this new architecture of immanence through particular practitioners, focusing especially on the work of theologically savvy architect Edward Anders Sovik. Finally, he addresses the future of church architecture as congregations are buffeted by the twin forces of liturgical change and postmodernism. A celebration and exploration of the modern conception of sacred space, "An Architecture of Immanence" will interest architects, liturgists, and all Christians who seek to read the sacred spaces of the recent past.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 313
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Published: 25 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 0802832091
ISBN 13: 9780802832092

Author Bio
Mark A Torgerson is Associate Professor of Worship Arts at Judson College, Illinois, USA. An ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church, he has a lifelong interest in the concept of sacred space.