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Church Architecture Network - www.churcharchitecture.net

Church Architecture Network has compiled this list of articles of interest to those involved in church building, renovation, and decoration. It is far from comprehensive and we welcome your suggestions. Click on any underlined title to open up the corresponding website and read the article online.

General Interest Church Architecture A basic history and survey on the Wikepedia website, with links. Sacres Spaces: Designing America's Churches A general overview from the nondenominational Christian Century magazine. Religion & Ethics Newsweekly The PBS series ran a story on church architecture and has posted some information and links on the show's website. Church Architecture Glossary by Rev. Kenneth W. Collins A good reference for the basic buzz words. Church Architecture for the 21st Century by Leonard Sweet A futurist speculates about church buildings that will embrace new ways of learning. Sacred Places by Christopher L.C.E. Witcombe What makes a site sacred? This article explores a variety of sites across a range of religions and locations.

Catholic Church Architecture Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship Guidelines of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops This book replaces the 1978 "Environment & Art" and is also available in print editions: order by telephoning 800-235-8722. Ask for publication number 5-395 for the unbound edition (three-hole-punched, with tabbed dividers) or 5-408 for the bound edition. The cost is $11.95 for a single copy. Theology Library - Architecture From Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, this website has dozens of links to articles and websites. St. Catherine Review 27 Articles on Church Art, Architecture and Renovation issues archived online Vatican Museum Click on Holy See (English) for an online tour of the Sistine Chapel and other famous msterpieces.

Lutheran Church Architecture Lutheran Church Architecture offers examples and background information. Lutheran Architecture: How a Building Reflects Theology by John L. Hoh, Jr. Methodist Church Architecture Historic Methodist Architecture and Its Protection by Ian Sergeant

Seventh Day Adventist Church Architecture Steeples and the Church by George W. Reid, Director, Biblical Research Institute

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