SYMPOSIUM

The Judson University School of Art, Design and Architecture offers this inaugural Symposium of Essays On Christ and Architecture. The symposium begins with a keynote address and discussion led by Yale University Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology Emeritus, Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff, widely regarded for his work in Aesthetics, Justice and Politics. Moderated essays and discussions by architects and educators who share faith in Christ shapes the second day of the symposium with themes of:

Work and Practice

Faith and Missions

Aesthetics and Design Trajectories

The symposium concludes with space for discussion and debate around an exhibit of student and faculty works in the Draewell gallery at the Harm A. Weber Academic Center.

The symposium is open to the public and is substantially underwritten by the Department of Architecture, Judson University and program sponsors. The outcomes of this symposium include: 1) Provide space for focused discussion of the intersection of living Christian faith and the discipline of architecture, 2) Engage faculty and students to participate in community building activities, discussion and debate, 3) Collaborate with guest speakers and participants including their contribution to the mission of the department, and 4) Refine the relevance and importance of the unique work of the department in the larger context of contemporary architecture education and practice.

The symposium program begins Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 7:00pm and concludes through Friday, March 16, 2012 5:00pm. Registration is $125.00 with all net proceeds directed to student scholarships.

PROGRAM

Thursday, March 15, 2012

7:00-9:00pm    Keynote Address and Audience Discussion, Herrick Chapel

Friday, March 16, 2012

8:30-8:40am         Opening Comments, Chapel

8:40-10:40am       Essay Panel A, Chapel

10:40-10:50am     Break

10:50-12:10pm     Essay Panel B, Chapel

12:10-2:00pm       Lunch (if registered), Eagle Lounge

2:00-2:15pm         Student Solo Violin

2:15-4:00pm         Essay Panel C, Chapel

4:00-4:30pm         Open Session Discussion, Chapel

4:30-5:00pm         Closing Comments, Chapel

5:00-6:30pm         Reception and Exhibit, Draewell Gallery, Weber Center

6:30pm-                Post-symposium Deans Roundtable (by invitation)

SPEAKERS

For the Shalom of the City: Architecture through the Eyes of Faith, Wolterstorff

Faith in Practice, Lueng/LeMaster/Smitts

Moral Architecture: An Impact on Creation and an Objective Vocation, Schiler

Discipleship in Architecture Practice, Hudson

Transforming Spaces and Architecture Control Issues, Baird

Buildings: The Language of Technology, Ogoli

Justice and Missions: A Call to Public Interest Architecture, Burtelson

Light, Cha

Room for a View: A Short List of Contemporary Arguments for the Other Modern Architecture, Miller

Exploring Relationships in Theology, Ecology and Architecture, Kaiser

COST

The symposium cost is $125 which includes entry to each presentation and discussion, lunch on Friday, and one copy of the symposium proceedings. Registration is free to Judson community members and speakers. All others must register.

ACCOMODATIONS

The Courtyard Marriot has a block of rooms reserved for this event, priced at $75 plus tax. Please contact (847) 429 0300 for reservations and note the reference "Judson on Christ and Architecture." The hotel is very close, though not walking distance from the University. Shuttle services are provided at no cost to participant.