Liturgy Seminar: February 8, 2017

February 8, 2017

The Bahá'í Temple of South America: Hariri Pontarini Architects

by Siamak Hariri, arquitect. Hariri Pontarini Architects.Toronto.

A temple of light expressing a faith of inclusion is poised to become an architectural landmark in Chile and world-renowned. Set within the Andean foothills, the complex curved shelter is designed by the distinguished Canadian architect Siamak Hariri as an invitation to spiritual contemplation and pilgrimage. Siamak is going to share with us his 14 year journey to create the South American Bahá’í House of Worship, the last of the eight continental temples commissioned by the Bahá’í Community.

The Liturgy Seminar hosted by the Toronto School of Theology, promotes discussion on a wide variety of topics in the study of liturgy. Liturgical studies constitutes a significant program at TST and the Liturgy Seminar is an important means of nurturing its growth. Organizers of the Seminar are Professors:

Organizer of the Seminar:

William Kervin, B.Sc. (Mt. Allison), M.Div. (A.S.T.), Th.D. (Victoria) Associate Professor of Public Worship (Emmanuel College)

David Pereyra, MArch, PhD (St. Michael’s College) Project and Outreach Coordinator (Inclusive Design Research Centre - OCAD University)

We encourage papers and presentations on liturgical theology, liturgical history (in all periods and traditions), ritual studies and pastoral-liturgical practice. Enquiries and paper proposals are welcome at tst.liturgy.seminar@gmail.com.