what does religious architecture tell us – about God, about belief, about the architect

•about God

          •spires point to Heaven reminding God is above 

          •size to show power and wealth 

          •a dome to show God is over everything 

          •large places of worship emphasise the vastness of God 

          •stained glass windows tell the story of the Bible

          •a small building may show God can come closer to the world, encouraging an individual to speak directly 

•about belief

          •shows the difference between religious beliefs, dictating what is important to the religion 

          •difference in the styles of Quaker, Anglican and Baptist 

                    •Quaker: all sit in a circle in a square room where anyone can speak

                    •Anglican: all sit in pews facing the altar for readings or sacrifice

                    •Baptist: they sit in pews facing a pulpit for readings

•about the architect

          •could be told or inspired of what to do

          •he could be motivated by the religion or by the community and congregation