초연결사회, 제 3의 장소로서의 교회 공간 형성 방안 고찰

Abstract

This study examines the sense of place that church spaces should possess in a hyperconnected society. To this end, it analyzes the changes in spatial concepts and the phenomenon of placelessness brought about by the advent of a hyperconnected society, and proposes the formation of church spaces as 'third places' as an alternative. First, it explores the phenomena of de-placization and placelessness in a hyperconnected society. Hyperconnectivity due to technological advancements is changing traditional place concepts. In particular, the concepts of 'placelessness' and 'non-place' well explain the loss of place experienced by modern people. This problem of place loss can be solved through place production. Historically, church spaces have played an important role in forming community as both religious ritual spaces and public spaces in local areas. However, in modern society, church spaces are gradually losing their public function. Therefore, to address the problem of place loss in a hyperconnected society and restore public function, church spaces should function as 'third places' where hospitality occurs. A 'third place' is a public place that people voluntarily seek outside of home and work. It is an appropriate model for place production in an era of place loss as it promotes communication and participation of visitors, provides psychological comfort and support, and realizes social equality. Specific measures to form church spaces as third places are: First, conveying a message of hospitality through spatial settings. Second, creating comfortable points of contact through weak connections. Third, fostering space attachment by granting psychological ownership to visitors. Fourth, creating spaces where common narratives are formed. In a hyperconnected society, church spaces should function beyond merely being spaces for worship, serving as centers for community formation, social interaction, and cultural activities. Through this, churches in a hyperconnected society can recover their social function and role as public places - third places that can alleviate social isolation and contribute to enhancing community consciousness.