During the international ERASMUS IP course both Latvian and foreign students had an opportunity to meet and talk to the Chairman of the Latvian Free Trade Unions Association Mr. Pēteris Krīgers and the Chairwoman of the Commission of Social and Labor Issues, Latvian Parliament, Mrs. Aija Barča. Students received first-hand information about current development and […]
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NORDPLUS administrative meeting in September 25-26, Tartu, Estonia
The 2nd phase of the international NORDPLUS project „Climate Symbols in Theology and Art”, administered by LChrA, was marked by the administrative meeting in Tartu, Estonia. Participants were introduced to the Proceedings of the Project, recently published by Latvian Christian Academy. G.Dišlers from the Academy thanked all contributors, characterized the contents of articles. Further steps […]
„Academic Proceedings – 3”
The 3rd volume of Academic Proceedings of Latvian Christian academy was published in late August under the title „Climate Symbols in Theology and Art”. The volume contains materials of the NORDPLUS Higher Education project (2010 – 2012; the project continues in 2013) on interaction between ecology, theology and art, and its authors come from partnering […]
Study branch accreditation results
International experts in the context of European Social Fund’s Project „Evaluation of Higher Education programmes and Suggestions for Quality Improvement” got the impression that „Latvian Christian Academy has developed to one of the most successful institutions providing theological / social work and art education in Latvia”. Strengths: Well-functioning internal quality assessment system, Research based teaching, […]
Visit of the vice-president of the SHUV Institute (Seattle, USA) Dr.theol., Dr. HC William Bell
Vice-president of the SHUV Institute (Seattle, USA) Dr.theol., Dr.HC William Bell visited Latvian Christian Academy in May 15-19. Dr. W.Bell has made substantial contribution to development of our international contacts overseas and has lectured several courses in theology. Part of the Scientific library of the Academy has been donated by his family, and Dr. W.Bell […]
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 […]