The development of Protestant Evangelical Church Architecture

Student report (2024)

Authors

A.B. Siegers Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

J.C. Edens Teachers of Practice / A - Architecture and the Built Environment (mentor)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment, Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

18-04-2024

Language

English

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Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The Protestant Evangelical religion is defined by its focus on spreading the gospel. Evangelical churches do not consider their churches as sacred, but rather as spaces for worship and community. Consequently, their architectural church designs deviate from traditional church designs. This thesis explores the architectural development of Protestant Evangelical churches in the United States, spanning the period from 1800 to 2002. It delves into how these architectural developments have both responded to and interacted with contemporary societal demands. By examining the relationship between the church architecture and the societal demands, this research highlights the dynamic nature of Evangelical church architecture. Through its analysis, this study underscores the resilience and adaptability of the Protestant Evangelical religion. It presents the evangelical church’s architectural development as a narrative of innovation, reinvented tradition, and community growth.

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