Join our two-day free masterclass
We have the pleasure to invite you to a new masterclass which will offer a critical analysis of the relationship between churches and cities in different European regions after World War II and explore the current and future role of religious buildings in urban contexts. This masterclass is offered by Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) thanks to a partnership with the International Conference “The Churches and the City” organised by the Department of Architecture of the University of Bologna.
The masterclass will take place on 7-8 March 2024 in a hybrid format.
If you want to attend the physical event in the Palazzo Magnani in Bologna (Italy), please register here: https://events.unibo.it/churchandcity
About the topic
Churches have played a key role in the development of European cities throughout history, influencing urban design, planning and life.
The first day of the masterclass will focus on the role of churches in the present scenario, marked by the rise of secularisation, radical changes in social structures, a growing divide between a lay society and religious communities, and ongoing cultural debates on the meaning and role of historic places of worship in a society where religious communities are rapidly declining.
The second day of the masterclass will look at the influence of religious buildings on reconstruction plans and the shaping of cultural identities since the end of the World War II, as well as the consequences of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), which redefined the relationship between Catholic churches and cities in contemporary Europe.
Programme
Book of abstracts
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