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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The annual administrative meeting of the international NORDPLUS project „Climate Symbols in Theology and Art” was held in Tartu, Estonia, September 29-30. LChrA is coordinating institution of project which embraces partnering theological and art universities from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Lithuania. Members of the academic ECTA network discussed contents of the Proceedings as well […]