Completed in 1931 and designed by Harold Fetherstonhaugh, a leader in the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Birks Building was originally called 鈥淒ivinity Hall鈥� and owned by the Montreal School of Theology. It was designed to reflect the ecumenical nature of the school.
Today it has become the home of the 麻豆传媒网站
School of Religious Studies and fills a more inclusive interreligious role. Built in the collegiate gothic style, it is an architectural landmark which most notably houses the beloved Birks Reading Room and Birks Heritage Chapel. The textile hangings in the chancel area of the chapel (front/altar space) were created by a famous artist, Norman Lalibert茅, in 1979.
University crests in Birks Heritage Chapel
The chapel also features inspiring vaulted ceilings and ornate stained glass. The clerestory windows (high up near the ceiling on each side) depict the crests of British and Canadian universities.
The chapel can accommodate more than one hundred people, and is often used for special events. It is also open for drop-ins on weekdays as a to read, study, pray or contemplate from 9 am to 5 pm.
Learn about other Spiritual Landmarks around campus.
