When Church Became Theatre: The Transformation of Evangelical Architecture and Worship in Nineteenth-Century America
SKU: 82637157308

When Church Became Theatre: The Transformation of Evangelical Architecture and Worship in Nineteenth-Century America

Sale price$113.23 Regular price$125.81
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 5 - Jul 10

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

When Church Became Theatre: The Transformation of Evangelical Architecture and Worship in Nineteenth-Century AmericaFor nearly eighteen centuries, two fundamental spatial plans dominated Christian architecture: the basilica and the central plan. In the 1880s, however, profound socio economic and technological changes in the United States contributed to the rejection of these traditions and the development of a radically new worship building, the auditorium church. When Church Became Theatre focuses on this radical shift in evangelical Protestant architecture and

For nearly eighteen centuries, two fundamental spatial plans dominated Christian architecture: the basilica and the central plan. In the 1880s, however, profound socio-economic and technological changes in the United States contributed to the rejection of these traditions and the development of a radically new worship building, the auditorium church. When Church Became Theatre focuses on this radical shift in evangelical Protestant architecture and links it to changes in worship style and religious mission.

The auditorium style, featuring a prominent stage from which rows of pews radiated up a sloping floor, was derived directly from the theatre, an unusual source for religious architecture but one with a similar goal-to gather large groups within range of a speaker's voice. Theatrical elements were prominent; many featured proscenium arches, marquee lighting, theatre seats, and even opera boxes.

Examining these churches and the discussions surrounding their development, Jeanne Halgren Kilde focuses on how these buildings helped congregations negotiate supernatural, social, and personal power. These worship spaces underscored performative and entertainment aspects of the service and in so doing transformed relationships between clergy and audiences. In auditorium churches, the congregants' personal and social power derived as much from consumerism as from piety, and clerical power lay in dramatic expertise rather than connections to social institutions. By erecting these buildings, argues Kilde, middle class religious audiences demonstrated the move toward a consumer-oriented model of religious participation that gave them unprecedented influence over the worship experience and church mission.

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 82637157308

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.8 ★★★★★
Based on 2211 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
L
Verified Purchase
Linda Cassidy
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 3
Summer Slides
Size: 1 Big Kid, Color: Lilac/Glitter
-Slide is sturdy and well made; -Color is very attractive and true to size; -My Granddaughter loves them.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
D
Verified Purchase
Dayami
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 4
Size
Size: 3 Big Kid, Color: Black/Beige
Comprar un size más grande de los que usan
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025
L
Verified Purchase
Laudiaz05
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Melissa’s divinas!
Size: 12 Little Kid, Color: Pearly Beige
Pretty!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025
L
Verified Purchase
Lalaine Lampa
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
10/10
Size: 10 Little Kid, Color: Pearly Beige
Such an easy shoe
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2025
H
Verified Purchase
Henry
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Love them
Size: 12 Little Kid, Color: Pearly Beige
Love it, soft and smells good!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025

recommand products