The Project

Read below to see the project that Rene is working on, that will allow her some in person research in Croatia. At the conclusion of the school year (not long after our return from this trip), our Scholar Pilgrims will present an eight minute presentation of their project, especially focusing on their in-person research. The project will then extend into a thesis, which will be finished over the summer. The Presentations will be recorded and supporters will receive a link where they can view the presentation.

Every structure serves a purpose, be it a school or a shop. Churches, too, are purposeful. Romanesque Churches are numerous in Croatia and reflect the spiritual beliefs of those that built them and those that still worship in them. The architectural style conveys their views of God across time. Churches aren't just monuments of religious pride but embody Christianity's potent cultural influence. They're crafted by ordinary individuals expressing their faith. Contemporary Church architecture in America contrasts strongly with the Romanesque traditions of Croatia. This project will examine what we can learn from this very old expression of Christianity through its church architecture and what we might be missing in our own expressions of contemporary faith.

Please pray for this trip and for my in-person, on the ground research. And, if you are able, please consider helping financially to help me realize this project, and then see the resulting final presentation for my Rhetoric Class at the end of the school year.

Scholar Pilgrim Rene

By St Andrews Academy

Scholar Pilgrim Rene

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