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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 […]

Daugavpils University celebrating its 90

Rectors of Latvian universities, representatives of CD, and leaders of traditional Christian denominations along with both friends, students and graduates of the Daugavpils University attended the official ceremony in November 4. Latvian Christian Academy was represented by its rector prof. S.Gūtmane and ass.prof. G.Dišlers, also the just-awarded DrHC of LChrA Rev. Jerald Borgie (Penasquitos Lutjheran […]

EZA seminar „Employment Strategy in Europe: How Can Europe 2020 Strategy Be Implemented in the Baltic States?” in October 27-28

European Center for Worker’s Questions (EZA) collaborating with Latvian Christian Academy held an international educational seminar „Employment strategy in Europe: How can EUROPE 2020 strategy be implemented in the Baltic States?” It was developed in a challenging and mind-provoking discussion based on penetrating presentations by N.Klein from EZA, A.Altosaar from ETÖK, EE, P.Krīgers, Secretary General […]

Participation in the 3rd World Congress of Latvian Scientists

Rector of LChrA prof. S.Gūtmane and assist. prof. G.Dišlers attended the plenary session of the 3rd World Congress of Latvian Scientists „Science, society and national identity” and visiting session of the European Academy of Science and Art in the Rundâle palace, in October 24. Also G.Dišlers took part in the workshop „Changes of Latvian cultural […]

IP course „Social Economy, Social Entrepreneurship and Theory of Associative Democracy”

An intensive international ERASMUS study course „Social Economy, Social Entrepreneurship and Theory of Associative Democracy” was held in September 25 – October 8. Students and lecturers from five universities (Denmark, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania besides Latvia) participated. Several following issues were covered in both lectures and workshops: presentation of European Legislation and European Social Model, European […]