Essays about: "Religious space"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 45 essays containing the words Religious space.

  1. 21. Worshipping on Zoom: A Digital Ethnographic Study of African Pentecostals Churches and their Liturgical Practices during Covid-19

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Giuseppina Addo; [2020]
    Keywords : African Pentecostal; Affect theory; Covid 19; Affordance theory;

    Abstract : Drawing on theoretical concepts of affordance and affect, and by conducting a digital ethnographic research on African Pentecostal communities in Northern Italy, the research analyses how offline liturgical practice are translated in online platforms such as Zoom and Free Conference Call during the Covid-19 global pandemic. It is argued that online affordances such as the chat box and emojis are used by believers to communicate affective moments during worship services, while the mute button is used as a tool by leaders to wield their power to restore order and surveillance. READ MORE

  3. 22. Female Emancipation or Pativrata? : A Qualitative Study of Women's Leadership in rituals at Assi Ghat, Varanasi

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Alexsandra Hallén; [2020]
    Keywords : Partiv Puja; Chhath; Ritual Theory; Religion and Gender; Ritual; Female leadership; Partiv Puja; Chhath; Ritualteori; Religion och kön; ritual; kvinnligt ledarskap;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to explore the purposes and effects of women’s leadership in rituals in relation to their social and religious role in society. This was carried out by using qualitative methods and analyzing the data by using ritual theory and theories on religion and gender. READ MORE

  4. 23. I am Speaking into a Chapel

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Jakob Hördegård; [2020]
    Keywords : Alvin Lucier; Box; Chapel; Chromatic; Church; Field; Frequency; Megalithic Structures; Mosque; Natural Resonant Frequency; Ramkvilla; Ritual; Sequence; Småland; Soundscape; Synagogue; Temple; Tonal;

    Abstract : The project examines, in an experimental way, how differences in massing, aperture, and sectioning are affecting the natural resonant frequency of an architectural space. An investigation of boxes with these different qualities resulted in more than 200 minutes of sound material. READ MORE

  5. 24. Activate “today“ in ancient city of Dali

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Mai Torii; [2019]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Activate “today” in ancient city of Dali The old city district of Dali is one of the famous tourist’s destination in Yunnan, China. More than 40 million tourists visit Dali every year to see this “ancient city.” The city continuously develops tourists facilities and its old cityscape. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Self: Towards A Method for Queering Death : An Identity Testament

    University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

    Author : Lisa Berkert Wallard; [2019]
    Keywords : Speculative; Method; Design; Master Project; Death; Burial; Ceremonies; Sculpture; Scenery; Film; Wax; Moulding; Testament;

    Abstract : “The Self: Towards A Method for Queering death” is an identity testament, a speculative method for designing the space of your own funeral before you die. It is a format to create a fair memorial of a person’s identity that does not feel welcome or fits in the current formats of burial ceremonies we have in Sweden today, usually connected to Christianity or other religious traditions. READ MORE