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Calligraphy and Scritology Master class with DrHC George v Durtanossky (Macedonia, Germany)

Calligraphy and Scritology Master class with DrHC George v Durtanossky (Macedonia, Germany)

The new study year at the Bible Art department starts with Masterclass in Calligraphy and Scriptology with DrHC, prof. George v Durtanossky (Macedonia, Germany), September 16-24, 2024. It is a unique opportunity to come back from long summer holidays with inspirational insight in ancient Christian texts from European illuminated manuscripts. Studying those texts and making copies makes one more sensitive to rich heritage of ancient Christian art and literacy. In picture: prof. George v Durtanossky (left) with rector ECA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane and student at the exhibition “Epistulae Christiana” in Riga City Municipality House.

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ECA membership in European Association of Schools of Social Work

European Christian Academy has updated its membership in the European Association of Schools of Social Work. In the mutual meeting key issues of partnership were discussed, benefit for further development of the Social work profession in regards to scientific research focused on practice.

Rector of ECA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane at EZA Snack debate

Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane is invited to to take part in the EC-EZA (European Center for Workers’ Questions) WOW Snack-Debate “What’s next for EU social policy?” (September 24, 2024). The La Hulpe Declaration, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the new Commission’s Priorities will be discussed. The future of EU social policy in light of […]

EZA seminar in Trent (Italy).

EC organisation EZA (European Center for Workers’ Questions) on behalf of the associations belonging to UNAIE (Unione Nazionale Associazioni Immigrazione Emigrazione) and of the European movements forsocial dialogue members of EZA organizes a seminar about European work issues with the title: “Labour shortage: working out realistic solutions through social dialogue” in Trent (Italy), October 18-20, […]

Europas Christian Academy – scientific institution!

European Christian Academy was awarded with status “Scientific institution” in August 13, 2024 by Latvian Council of Science. European Christian Academy offers innovative study programs, Bachelor and Master degree, based on interdisciplinary research. The Academy employs experienced researchers in their fields of knowledge, they are active in mind-sharing with colleagues in Latvia, Europe and beyond, […]

STUDY SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

EVERYONE HAS HIS OR HER WISHES.For example, among other initiatives of our SE gradutes born in the Academy, is DRAMA THEATER of both horses and equestrians in open space. Plays are written by teenagers from ill-disposed families with whom traditional social workers don’t know how to deal with. Equestrians ride horses whose sports career is […]

Precious memories and benefits from archaeological expeditions in the Holy Land

In May 27, 2024, we gathered in the “Byzantine cabinet” at the Academy around memories from archaeological expeditions in the Holy Land, started 30 years ago. It was in 1944 when staff and students of the Academy were invited to join unique archaeological expeditions first in Emmaus / Latroun followed by digs in Geshur. Expeditions […]

Icon exhibitions in Riga and Skulte

Society “Latvian Iconographers” gathers graduates from European Christian Academy, its core are twelve most gifted young artists. They have opened exibition in Skulte ev. lutheran Church in outskirts of Riga presenting diversity, harmony and beauty of Iconographic ornaments. Authors – Agnese Vasiļevska – also our teacher at the Academy, Evija Rudzīte – very talented and […]

Students’ conference on Biblical arts

We are approaching the end of the study year, and in May 20, 2024. the annual students’ conference at the Academy was held on “Semantics of the Church art”. Very interesting presentations – “Hierotopy and interior of the church building”, “Hierophany and hierotophy”, “Theory of perception of perspective by R.Raushenbach”, “Linear and reverse perspective”, “Proportion […]

Icon exhibition in Riga

Following Easter we are moving towards Pentecost day, often call the “birthday of Church”. Jesus says to His disciples: “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John ev. 14:26). Holy Spirit reminds […]

SUMMER SCHOOL IN ICON PAINTING – IN AUGUST 2023!

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European Christian Academy in AUGUST 14-20, 2023, organizes SUMMER SCHOOL IN ICON PAINTING to go through all phases of Icon painting starting from preparation of the Icon board until the final varnish of the ready painting. Summer School provides theoretical and practical basis for canonical Icon painting.
Date and venue: August 14-20, in Jūrmala (Latvia), Bulduri (address: Vienības prospekts 23), in European Christian Academy.
Training fee: 250 EUR + materials.

Icon Painting Summer School – August 2020!

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Latvian Christian Academy in AUGUST 10-16, 2020, organizes SUMMER SCHOOL IN ICON PAINTING to go through all phases of Icon painting starting from preparation of the Icon board until the final varnish of the ready painting. Summer School provides theoretical and practical basis for canonical Icon painting.
Date and venue: August 10-16, in Jūrmala (Latvia), Bulduri (address: Vienības prospekts 23), in the premises of Latvian Christian Academy.
Training fee: 250 EUR + materials.

Icon Painting Summer School – August 2019!

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Latvian Christian Academy in AUGUST 19-25, 2019, organizes SUMMER SCHOOL IN ICON PAINTING, in which there is possibility to go through all phases of Icon painting – starting with the preparation of Icon board until the final varnish of ready painting. Summer School provides theoretical and practical basis of canonical Icon painting.
Date and venue: August 19-25, in Jūrmala (Latvia), Bulduri (address: Vienības prospekts 23), in the premises of Latvian Christian Academy.
Training fee: 250 EUR + materials.

Award for succesful ERASMUS+ implementation.

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In December 8, 2017, Latvian Christian academy was awarded for successful implementation of the ERASMUS+ mobility studies program. As we all know, ERASMUS is celebrating 30 years  in 2018, whereas in Latvia we have it for 18 years.ERASMUS+ has given an opportunity to ensure both students’ and teachers’ mobility across Europe, as well promoted involvement […]