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Visiting Orthodox Academy of Crete

Rector of LChrA Dr S.Gūtmane, Icon painter B.Soloveja and assist. prof. G.Dišlers visited Orthodox Academy of Crete in August 18. Perspectives of cooperation between the two academies were discussed with the head of the Institute of Theology and Ecology, OAC, Dr Lucas Andrianos, and visit of the General director of OAC Dr Dr Kenanidis Konstantinos […]

Graduation ceremony

„We were taught to think. Here at the Academy we felt accepted. We received the necessary support to find the truth and success in the modern complicated world,” with those words graduates of the Latvian Christian Academy thanked to their Alma Mater which opened the way to recognition of the truth and to stay free […]

EZA – ETOK Seminar in Tallinn (Estonia)

In May 19 – 21, 2012, an EZA seminar „Increasing the role of social partners and employees in implementing the Europe 2020 strategy” was held in Tallinn by NGO „Estonian Centre for Work-Related Questions”. Latvian Christian Academy was represented by assist. prof. Guntis Dišlers (presentation „Some important aspects of Social Economy – concept development in […]

Rector of the LChrA was awarded with the order of St John of Riga

In April 30, celebrating the end of the Easter season, the Metropolitan of Latvian Orthodox Church Alexander awarded the rector of LChrA Dr. Skaidrîte A. Gûtmane with the order of St. John of Riga. The rector received appreciation for her „achievements in Christian spiritual and ethical pedagogy at the Academy”. We celebrate the event and […]

Meeting of the project work group

Work group for the EZA („European Center for Worker’s Questions”) and LChrA joint project „European Employment Strategy: Analyzing the Baltic Region Dimension” met in April 2. Specialists from Latvian Free Trade Unions Association (LBAS), LChrA, Social Dialogue Educational Centre and Christian professional higher education association discussed implementation of the project. The session has been scheduled […]

NORDPLUS IP course „Rethinking Climate Change: Arts and Theology”

An international IP course „Rethinking Climate Change: Arts and Theology” was held at the Latvian Christian Academy in March 14-18 with participants from art universities of Finland, Norway and Lithuania besides LChrA. Students acquired penetrating knowledge about the use of Climate symbols in the history of European art and its theoretical foundations from various perspectives, […]

EZA seminar in Tallinn, February 4-5, 2011

Joint seminar on „Demographic Transition and Opportunities of Life-long Learning” was held in Tallinn, February 4-5, it was organized by EZA and ETOK (EE). Representatives from Tallinn University, University of Rome, and University of Madrid as well as from Estonian Ministry of Education and Science and trade unionists took part in the Seminar. Latvian side […]

LChrA participates in the Roman Catholic organization IXE

Rector of the Academy Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane attended the work seminar organized by „Semaines Sociales de France” held in Brussels, January 28-30, after the organiztion’s invitation. Latvian Christian academy has been accepted as partner organization to the Roman Catholic lay organization „Initiatives of Christians for Europe” (IXE) caring for integration of Christian values in European […]

New Honorary Doctors of the Latvian Christian Academy

Solemn Latvian Christian Academy Senate meeting was held in December 10 when two people were awarded with the Honorary Doctor of the LChrA (Doctor Honoris Causa) degree. Eskil Albertsson (Swedish Alliance Mission) and Jan Gossner (former organizer of Diaconal work across Europe, lecturer and pastor; Norway). Cooperation with Swedish and Norwegians partners started back in […]

Visit of the French Senior Group at the Academy

Leaders of the French organization „Senior Group” visited the Academy in December 2 – the President Mr. N.Kobliakov and Executive secretary Mr. V.Vexler. They met the Rector of the Academy Mrs. S. Gūtmane and discussed possible lecture courses for students. The lecture course in „Organization and forms of social entrepreneurship” (The organization of non-governmental senior-care […]