Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Notre Dame, 2005. / Thesis directed by Philip Bess for the School of Architecture. "April 2005." "This thesis will address the loss within the Protestant Church of a deep understanding of the connection between beliefs and cultural products ... . The subjects of these beliefs are items highly valued by the Church ... . After a reflection on these values, there will be a brief account of the traditions of Protestant church design, followed by a description of a new design adhering to the values ..."--Leaf 3. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 71).

Thesis (D. Min.)--McCormick Theological Seminary, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references.

Αντικείμενο της διπλωματικής εργασίας που ακολουθεί είναι η διάγνωση των προβλημάτων και η διατύπωση προτάσεων για τη συντήρηση και αποκατάσταση του Ιερού Ναού του Αγίου Δημητρίου που βρίσκεται στο χωριό Θωκνία, του δήμου Μεγαλόπολης, του νομού Αρκαδίας με σκοπό τη συνδρομή μιας ακόμα έρευνας για την μελέτη της παραδοσιακής αρχιτεκτονικής. Για τις ανάγκες της διπλωματικής εργασίας έγινε πλήρης αποτύπωση του μνημείου και του αμέσου περιβάλλοντος χώρου του. / --

From introduction: The intention of this thesis is to develop a model for multi-cultural ministry, and, in so doing, to enable Trinity Methodist Church, Charles Street, Bloemfontein to provide a comprehensive and meaningful ministry to all people, one that is not limited by the constraints of language and culture but which transcends them. The fact that Trinity is a Methodist Church means that I will be establishing the "Model for Multi-Cultural Ministry" firmly within Wesleyan theology. South Africa has undergone far-reaching political change since the general elections of April 1994. This political transformation has emphasised a need for the bringing together of people across the barriers of race, culture and religion. In this thesis I will be focusing my attention on the latter - the realm of religion - and specifically that of Christianity. Furthermore, I will be restricting my attention to a specific congregation within the denomination of Methodism, within the religion of Christianity, namely Trinity Methodist Church, Charles Street, Bloemfontein'. The "Model for MultiCultural Ministry" developed in this thesis will therefore be 'congregation specific'. The Methodist ChurcQ of Southern Africa2 proclaims itself to be a Church "one and undivided" (Minutes: 1980: 65: para l(a) ), where people from all racial groups can worship God together in a meaningful way. In many respects this is not the case. The years of political pressure that the (MCSA) has endured, in particular the years of legislated Apartheid (1948-1989), ensured that existing divisions between the Methodist congregations became entrenched along racial, cultural and religious lines (Thompson: 1990: 187ff). The Group Areas Act (1950) is but one such example where the National Party Government "divided urban areas into zones where members of one specified race alone could live and work" (Thompson: 1990: 194). The homeland policy (implemented from 1963, but legislated from 1971 in the Bantu Homelands Constitution Act).

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The following is a design for a new Catholic church for the Sts. Peter and Paul parish in rural 12 Mile, Kentucky. The existing church building is set into a hillside, mostly underground. It was originally intended to be the basement but had to be used as the church once funding ran low during construction. Through my design I wanted to create a space that would be both welcoming for the parishioners to gather each Sunday yet feel spiritual even when mass is not taking place. To achieve this I wanted to make a space used for nothing but the functions of the Liturgy, any circulation, bathrooms, mechanical services or even confessionals should not detract from the space. By using two massive double concrete walls that would encompass all of the non-essential functions of the church, the space between the walls was freed up to be used as the body of the church where nothing but the Liturgy of the Eucharist would take place. / Master of Architecture

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Stockholms högskola, 1930. / Summary in German. Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-226).

Pun May Sum, Maise. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2006-2007, design report." / Chapter 1. --- Introduction / Chapter 1-1 --- Thesis Abstract - Final / Thesis Abstract - Drafts 1 & 2 / Chapter 1-2 --- Developement Layout and Progress / Chapter 2. --- Christian Community Centre / Chapter 2-1 --- Research Resources / Chapter 2-2 --- "Interviews, Surveys" / Chapter 2-3 --- Case Study - North Point Community Church Breakthrough Youth Village (wild camp site ) / Chapter 3. --- Church Proposal / Chapter 3-1 --- Concept / Chapter 3-2 --- Research - Background of Church Architecture / Chapter 3-3 --- "Case Study - Notre-Dame-du-Haut, Ronchamp by Le Corbusier Igualada Cemetery by Enric Miralles" / Chapter 3-4 --- Conceptual Design - Spirituality / Chapter 3-5 --- Site Study / Chapter 3-6 --- Schemetic Design - Church:The refuge for the lost souls

The structure now owned by Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN was built in 1903 at 16th and Delaware Streets by a very prominent congregation, the First Presbyterian Church. Since its construction, the building has been subject to a rehabilitation that destroyed many historic features of the building, followed by abandonment that led to its overall deterioration. For the past four years the building has been occupied once again following a partial rehabilitation.This study found that the building was historically intact on the exterior, but problems such as the deterioration of the limestone were threatening the overall integrity of the structure. The interior, which had been subject to many alterations as part of a 1958 renovation, was fully functional and in good condition but was missing many historic features.This study makes recommendations for repairs on the exterior and an interior rehabilitation that restores some missing historic features, and promotes the retention and stewardship of the existing historic features within the building. / Department of Architecture

This thesis examines the adaptive use of historic churches in Indianapolis and Zionsville. It looks at the decline and revitalization of urban neighborhoods which led to the adaptive use of historic churches. It examines seven case studies in Indianapolis and Zionsville, Indiana representing the new use by different congregations, use of historic churches by a not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit uses of historic churches. These case studies typify a national trend toward adaptively using historic churches and retaining them as anchors for the neighborhoods in which they exist. This thesis also makes conclusions about which of the adaptive uses is most desirable and which is lest desirable. / Department of Architecture