Former Latin Divinity School
Former Latin Divinity School, Religious school building in Minami-Yamate, Nagasaki, Japan.
The Former Latin Divinity School features European architectural elements with large windows and symmetrical facades constructed of stone and wood materials in 1875.
Marc Marie de Rotz designed this seminary for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nagasaki, which operated until 1926 during Japan's period of Western influence.
The building represents the integration of European educational architecture in Japan, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to religious instruction.
Located near Oura Church, the building maintains its original structure and stands as an Important Cultural Property, open for architectural research and photography.
The seminary's construction coincided with the end of the Japanese government's two-century ban on Christianity, making it among the first religious schools in modern Japan.
Location: Nagasaki
Inception: 1875
Architects: Marc Marie de Rotz
Website: https://christian-museum.jp/facilities#tocId-1
GPS coordinates: 32.73419,129.86989
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:42
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