Memaknai Perkembangan Seni dan Arsitektur Gereja: Kontribusi Pemikiran Murray A. Rae terhadap Arsitektur GBKP

Abstract

Abstract The general development of church architecture shows changes in the architectural function of church buildings over time, which not only includes the physical and aesthetic aspects of the building, but also has an important role in representing community identity and Christian religiosity in church architecture. This research emphasizes the need for a holistic approach in designing church architecture. Church architects are expected to consider not only financial or budget aspects, but also theology, culture and the surrounding environment in constructing church buildings. This aims to ensure that all aspects of the church’s architectural function can produce a contextual design. Murray A. Rae’s contributions to the theology of church architecture highlight the importance of deep dialogue between theological identity, local culture, and contemporary context. Rae’s thoughts provide important relevance for the development of church architecture in Indonesia, especially in the context of today’s GBKP architecture. The result of this approach is not only creating aesthetic church architecture, but also an ecletic one that integrates elements of theology, local culture, and contemporary times.

Keywords

• architecture
• church
• murray a. rae
• gbkp
• religiosity
• arsitektur
• gereja
• religiositas