The old and challenging year 2024 is gone. We thank all friends of European Christian Academy both in Latvia and abroad, colleagues and teachers from near and far away, and, of course, our trusted students – for creativity, patience in complex situations and joy being together in success both in your studies, research and administrative work. We wish you blessed ending of the year enlightened by peace in your hearts and minds when Christmas – the Birth of Christ – is near. We wish you to stay strong in your faith in Christ, He always cares for people who raise their heads towards bright stars above even in the darkest hour of the night. Blessed holidays and – Glory to God above everything!
News
Defending Diploma thesis at the Academy
Defense of Bachelor and Master degree thesis in Caritative and Social work was held at the Academy in a three-days session, December 16-18. The head of the Commission was internationally renown specialist in Social work from Klaipeda University Dr., prof. Elvyra Aciene (Lithuania).
Art exhibition of incoming ERAMUS students
Master class in calligraphy and textology for incoming ERASMUS students at European Christian Academy ended with exibition and awarded Certificates in December 13, 2024. Students expressed their gratitude satisfaction for encouraging and spiritually motivating work enivornment led by prof. George van Durtanossky (Germany) at the Academy and left with commitment to further and improve their […]
Conference on new trends in helping professions in cooperation with St. Ignatius Loyola College, Lithuania
European Christian Academy in cooperation with St. Ignatius Loyola College (Kaunas, Lithuania) organizes international scientific conference “Modern trends in applied science studies” for promotion of new platforms for discussions about social work development and cultivation of original approaches to helping professions in practice and research. Conference is scheduled for December 3, 2024 in Kaunas.
Guest lecturer from Israel visiting the Academy
Welcome to attend lecture of Dr. Ayelet Razin Bet Or from Israel on interdisciplinary approach to violence and sexual abuse in families organized at European Christian Academy in cooperation with Israel Embassy in Latvia, in December 2, 2024. Ayelet Razin Bet Or is Director at The Authority for Advancement of the Status of Women at […]
Study field works defense conference
In November 13, 2024, students of the Academy presented their field work results. The conference was attended by employers – Welfare department of Jurmala city municipality, several Latvian social services institutions as well as Trade union of social workers and health industries. Various aspects of social work practice were elaborated: how to offer protection to […]
ECA projects in cooperation with Catholic University of Applied sciences (Katho)
European Christian Academy is engaged in applied research and carries out projects together with Catholic University of Applied sciences (North Rhine – Westphalia, Germany). Projects deal with Sustainable goals development. in November 12, 2024 both universities discussed “Sustainable Goals and Glocalization, Glocohesion, Glococlimatology”. Plan for cooperation contains topics which are taught within the study program […]
EC-EZA General Assembly in Spain
EC-EZA (“European Center for Workers’ Questions”) is having General Assembly and Kick-Off seminar titled “Priorities of the European Social Dialogue”, “Demographic Challenges on the European Labor Markets” in November 21-22, 2024, Spain. European Christian Academy is partner of EC-EZA since 2004.
Semaines Sociales de France seminar in Prague
Semaines Sociales de France IXE-Group (Initiatives of Christians for Europe) is having its seminar in Prague, Czech Republic, in October 25-27, 2024. European Christian Academy is member of the organization and is represented by its Rector, prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Latvia visits Christian Academy
Academic cooperation with Embassy of Israel in Latvia open new possibilities for both students and teachers to cooperate with universities and research centers in the Holy Land. The openness is enormous and the Academy benefits from it already 30 years. Academic experience and knowledge acquired during archeological sessions thanks to Israel Antiquities Authority, Rockefeller Museum […]
Courses for Jurmala city social workers
Jūrmala city municipality Welfare department organizes courses for social workers in cooperation with European Christian Academy titled “Stress stability and its management in work place”. Courses are provided regularly because Christian Academy participates in Life-Long Learning tenders. The Academy has won tenders also in previous years – 2022/21 and 2021/22 which offered possibility to organize […]
SUMMER SCHOOL IN ICON PAINTING – IN AUGUST 2023!
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!
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!
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.
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 […]