Church Architecture

Grade: 8

  Subject: Religion; Church History

              Chapter 4: Unity; Section: Church Architecture (Page 47)

  Objectives:

1. Describe early Christian origins of church architecture
2. Describe that church architecture is a product of culture and time
3. Identify elements of church structure
4. Explain church architecture is a way generations expressed their faith

  Materials:

Poster Paper

Art Supplies

  Assessment:

1. Student participation
2. Student product of church design

  Procedures:

Anticipatory Set: Familiar Images Power Point slide in conjunction with Cathedral images

1. Discuss impact Constantine had on the first Christian Churches
1. 4^th Century; there were no churches
2. Where Christians worshipped
3. Result of Constantine legalizing Christianity
2. Relationship between Roman Basilicas and early Churches
1. Chart showing similarities and differences
2. Early churches=product of their time

3. Reasoning behind extravagant Cathedrals

a. compare to modern churches and reasoning for such buildings

Closure:

1. Re-iterate that churches reflect the culture/communities they serve
2. Introduce Church Architecture drawing
1. Students will design their ideal church building showing both and inside an outside view
2. Students will include a one page essay explaining their design