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Internationally quotable publication by assist.prof. Guntis Dišlers

Internationally peer-reviewed and quotable proceddings TILTAI / BRIDGES of Klaipeda University (Lithuania) has published article “The Family, Land and God – Triangle in the Old Testament. The Offer of a Social REeading of the Old Testament” https://doi.org/10.15181/tbb.v88i1.2497 by assist.prof. of ECA Guntis Dišlers. The article is adressed to audience beyond specialists in the Old Testament […]

EC-EZA General Assembly

EZA General Assemby of EC organization EZA (European Center for Workers’ Questions) conviened in Vilnius (LT), December 2022. The key topic was development of the European Social dialogue. European Christian Academy is one of the key partners with EC organiztions since 2004. Rector of EZA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane took part in discussions and group work.

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Cooperation with Klaipeda University

In December 13, 2022, rector of ECA prof. Skaidrite Gūtmane met Dr., prof. Sonata Mačiulskyte, Vice-rector for academic affairs at KU, to discuss cooperation in the social work research and consortium for Doctoral studies in social work.

Meeting of the Council for Cooperation Between Social Work Specialists at the ministry of Welfare

Regular meeting of the Council was held at the Ministry of Welfare in December 8, 2022. Rector of Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane came up with presentation of the concept of education in Social work and its compliance with needs of the labor market, remuneration and criteria for quality of work.

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EC-EZA General assembly and discussion

In November 26-27, 2022, General Assembly of EC-EZA (“European center for Workers’s Questions”) was hosted in Spain. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane, as.prof. Guntis Dišlers, as.prof. Dace Dolace joined discussion group after the Assembly. The topic for discussion was job opportunities for youth in EU (and Latvia). The discussion worked for more detailed construction of the EZA […]

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Prof. I.Finkelstein (Israel) visiting the Academy

Dear guest from Rockefeller Archeological Museum (Jerusalem) – archeologist, prof. Israel Finkelstein – visited the Academy in September 5-10, 2022. Students and teachers of the Academy had unique opportunity to join his archeological team in in the Holy Land digs. Professor made interesting presentation for the Theology and Bible art study program students about the […]

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Visiting professor from Bethlehem University (Israel)

In November 15-18, 2022, visiting professor from Bethlehem University (Israel) Dr. Neila Mosleh offered intensive lectures to students of the Academy on community work. Community work is traditionally highly developed in Near Eastern countries. Students were motivated and interested as was shown by discussions (translated by Valters Dolacis). Students will present their comparative studies about […]

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ISA seminar on interdisciplinarity

International Social Academy (ISA, Lithuania) is organizing seminar on topical issue, viz. interdisciplinary approach to education of specialists in the welfare industry according to the needs of modern labor market. Seminar was attended by senior researchers of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research at Christian Academy – prof. Klaus Kiessling, prof. Ilmārs Hiršs, prof. Astra Danenfelte, […]

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Masterclass in Calligraphy by George v. Durtanossky

At the end of September, 2022, DrHC George v. Durtanossky (Macedonia, Germany) held his annual masterclass in calligraphy and scriptology at European Christian Academy. Students studied ancient calligraphy styles and techniques, tried their hands in writing, visited Rarities at the National library.

“Continental Art Centre” discussion about Icons in the modern world

Group of artists and art producers “Continental Art Centre” has organized international discussion about the role and perception of Orthodox icons in modern Europe. The discussion put together artists and critic from many countries, and Christian Academy was presented by teachers of the Bible art study programme. The discussion was moderated by the President of […]

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