The State service of education quality has officially registered an „Institute of Interdisciplinary research at LChrA”. Consequently Latvian Christian academy is included in the State register of academic research institutions. The focus of the Institute research is on inclusion of both theological and patristic resources in research of current social and humanitarian issues as well […]
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Institute of Interdisciplinary Research at LChrA registered
International seminar on job creation and green economy, May 2-4, 2013
In May 2-4, 2013, an international seminar “EU job-rich recovery: job creation challenges in green growth and resource efficient economy in Europe using the example of the Baltic States”, organized by the LCrA and EZA (European Center for Worker’s Questions, Germany) was held at Latvian Christian Academy. The issue of green economy and its development […]
Rector of LChrA Skaidrīte Gūtmane elected as professor
In April 23, 2013, the Inter-universities’ council of professors, Latvian University, approved election of the rector of Latvian Christian Academy Skaidrīte Gūtmane as professor.
Liesma Ose – elected as professor
In April 23, 2013, the Inter-universities’ council of professors, Latvian University, approved election of Liesma Ose as professor in the field of social pedagogy. The experts emphasized her achievements in research and participation in various international research projects.
International scientific conference in Klaipeda University, Lithuania, April 18-19, 2013
An international scientific conference „Features and challenges of social work professionalization” was held at Klaipeda University, April 18-19, 2013. Rector of LChrA prf. Skaidrīte Gūtmane presented the concept of Caritative social work at the plenary meeting, and lecturers G.Dišlers and V.Dolacis acted in workshops. Participants of the conference highly appreciated the presentation of the concept […]
Dr. Francis Monseth, 1941 – 2013
Dr. Francis Monseth, the Dean of the Seminary for the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (MN, USA) passed away in March 29, 2013. Dr Monseth was teaching Systematic theology at the very beginning of the Academy in mid-90ies, spending his Sabbatical year – and helping us in many ways with his advice, organizing exchange of […]
Dr. Wolfgang Wagner, 1939 – 2013
Professor Wolfgang Wagner, Dr HC, passed away in January 10, Germany. He was lecturing at the Academy since early 90-ies, and together with his wife Sigrid he moved to Latvia in early 2000 for work at the Academy for several years. His course in Christian psychology helped to develop method of integrative theology at the […]
Conference „School Pedagogy: Perspectives of Development”
In November 30, 2012, the conference on „School pedagogy: Perspectives of Development” was held at the Faculty of Pedagogy and Art, Latvian University. Rector of LChrA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane joined in with presentation „Human values and understanding of self-identity: Tasks for the school pedagogy”. The conference was attended by directors and principals of gymnasiums, colleges, […]