Browsing Contemporary Churches in Denmark by Issue Date

Now showing items 1-20 of 166

    • Avedøre Kirke overflow 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Overflow, and/or all-purpose meeting room with chasubles on display.

    • Grundtvigs Kirke 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Gothic cross vaulting in brick.

    • Grundtvigs Kirke 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Long shot of nave.

    • Avedøre Kirke courtyard fountain 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Courtyard fountain.

    • Avedøre Kirke model ship 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      The seafaring tradition of the Danes together with the attendant dangers of the sea traditionally places a ship model in the church room as a reminder for prayer on behalf of those whose livelihood takes them to sea.

    • Vallensbæk Kirke pulpit 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Pulpit.

    • Avedøre Kirke coat rack 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      The entry provides a well designed coat rack.

    • Avedøre Kirke mortuary 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Casket in mortuary. Danish churches, like many of the early churches in Christendom, devoted a place in, or contiguous to the church, where the casket awaited the funeral service. This was also a place for mourning and prayer.

    • Vallensbæk Kirke frescoes 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Frescoes in vault.

    • Avedøre Kirke pulpit 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Close up of pulpit.

    • Avedøre Kirke courtyard 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      View of the courtyard.

    • Grundtvigs Kirke 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Named after Danish philosopher and hymn writer N. F. S. Grundtvig . The church is unique in it's Gothic all-brick construction. Build between 1921 and 1926. Its facade has often been compared to organ pipes.

    • Avedøre Kirke gutter chain 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      A neat architectural touch is the chain from the gutter which guides the water into a rock basin to avoid erosion.

    • Avedøre Kirke chasubles 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Chasubles are seen as integral to the liturgy and architecture of the church room and pride is taken in their appropriate artistry.

    • Avedøre Kirke exterior 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Exterior of Avedøre Kirke.

    • Christiansborg Palace 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      The tour began in Copenhagen on Monday, September 17, 1990.

    • Vallensbæk Kirke exterior 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Exterior of Vallensbæk Kirke. Restoration of a medieval church.

    • Avedøre Kirke organ 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Organ.

    • Grundtvigs Kirke 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      Even the altar/table is done in brick.

    • Grundtvigs Kirke 

      Bruggink, Donald J. (Western Theological Seminary (Holland, Michigan) in partnership with Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), 1990-09-17)
      View from right cross aisle across nave to left cross aisle.