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Academic practical conference „Celebrating 20 Years of Education of Social Workers in Latvia”

Conference „Celebrating 20 years of Education of Social Workers in Latvia” was held in Ķīpsala International Exhibition Hall, Riga, May 17, where both educators and practitioners from all over the country met for the first time. The acquired experience was summarized and plans for further development were discussed; participants of the conference had unique opportunity […]

Opening of the NORDPLUS exhibition in the parish house of the St. John Church, Old City Riga

In April 26 an art exhibition dedicated to the international NORDPLUS Project „Climate Symbols in Art and Theology” was opened in the parish house of the St. John Church in Old City Riga. Art works from Latvia, Lithuania and Finland are exhibited. Visitors attending the intensive course week at the Latvian Christian Academy are welcomed! […]

NORDPLUS intensive study week „Climate Symbols in Art and Theology”

In April 23-28 and intensive study week „Climate Symbols in Art and Theology” was held at the Latvian Christian Academy. The NORDPLUS frame gathers students from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and Norway. Lectures by both theologians and environmentalists are envisaged along with opening of exhibition in the parish house of the St. John Church in […]

Meeting with priest from the Norwegian Orthodox Church Fr. Olaf Peter Larseth

Priest from Norwegian Orthodox Church fr. Olaf Peter Larseth visited the Academy in March 27. He was accompanied by Mr. Steinar Bakken, who was active in organizing support from the Ris Congregation and Oslo Diakonia High School for Latvian Christian Academy in early nineties. In meeting with Rector of the Academy prof. S.Gūtmane they discussed […]

Display of art works of the Bible Art department

The student’s art works display for analysis and evaluation was held in February 10. Both paintings, drawings and sketches for icons were submitted of analysis. Excellent results were achieved by icon painter Alevtīna Ērgle in work with the 1st year students whom she has skillfully introduced to the complex art of icon painting. Also artists […]

Course of lectures “Exegetical schools during Patristic Age”

A unique course of lectures for theologians is presented by visiting lecturer, ass.prof. fr. Alexander Shabelnik (Italy). All graduates of the Academy are welcomed (lectures are held every night from 6.00 PM; 8-16.02.2012.).

Visit of the Study Branch Accreditation experts in Theology, December 14

Both Bachelor and Master degree study programmes in theology were evaluated as having „having high value”. Within the frame of the branch accreditation of higher education study programmes in Latvia a team of international experts (headed by Dr., prof. Tõnu Lehtsaar, Tartu University, Estonia; Dr. Benas Ulevicius, Dean of the faculty of Catholic theology, University […]

Semaines Sociales de France Session in Paris, November 25-27

Rector of LChrA S.Gūtmane and assistant to the rector L.Ozola attended the annual session of the European Catholic organization “Semaines Sociales de France” titled „Democracy: A new concept” in Paris together with well-known philosophers, theologians, representatives of the Church and politicians. The former President of Latvia V.Vīķe-Freiberga addressed the session.

Conferring Doctor Honoris Causa to Rev. Jerald Borgie

Official ceremony of conferring honorary degree Doctor Honoris Causa to Rev. Jerald Borgie (Penasquitos Lutheran Church, San Diego, USA) was held following the decision of the Senate of the Academy in November 3. Rev. Jerald Borgie and Penasquitos Lutheran Church have substantially supported the Academy by investing in its theological concept. The Diploma was presented […]

Visit of the Study Branch Accreditation experts in Bible Art, November 22

Biblical art study programme received excellent evaluation. Four international experts (head of the group Dr. Valdas Jaskunas, Vilnius University, Lithuania) visited LChrA in November 22 for evaluation of the Bible art study programme, Bachelor level. The visit was held within the frame of the European Social Fund project „Evaluation of higher education study programmes and […]