Students involved in the ERASMUS exchange programme were gathered by the Latvian Christian Professional Education Association in October 6 in order to share their „success stories”. ERASMUS Exchange programme builds bridges between Universities in different countries, get people closer to each other and implements common thinking within the European cultural context. The meeting was followed […]
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ERASMUS success story at LChrA
Beginning of the new academic year
Traditionally the beginning of the new school year in Latvia is scheduled for September 1. It was celebrated at the Latvian Christian Academy with prayer for the blessed start, introductory speeches by the Rector and teaching staff and, of course, with brilliance of the September flowers. The actual beginning of lectures and seminars is scheduled […]
Diploma works defended in the Bible Art Department
In June 15 Diploma works – icons and graphic – were presented for final evaluation. Icons by K.Šmidhens and A.Kuzņecova were painted under direct supervision of well-known Icon painter G.Mironov who held two sessions at the Academy during the last academic year. The member of the Evaluation committe Fr. Jānis Dravants emphasized that both icons […]
Diploma works defense session
In June 9 – 15 Bachelor and Professional qualification works were defended by students of Theology, Social charity work and Public relations study programmes. Topics marked initiatives of LChrA after Changes in the Law of Social services have been accepted by Latvian Government earlier this year and Social charity work gained equal status with regular […]
Display of Art department student’s works
The regular Display of student’s artworks was held at the Academy in June 5. It was the final one in this academic year. Both drawings and paintings were analyzed and evaluated by Rector of LChrA Dr. S.Gūtmane, professors of painting V.Kozin and S.Jākobsone, well-know artist and teacher of drawing at the Academy L.Pereca and other […]
“Eastern Church Fathers” in Latvian
In June 2 two books were presented to journalists and audience – the first full edition of the Prayer book in Latvian language and the fundamental research on heritage of Eastern Church Fathers written by well-known Russian theologian Georgy Florovsky (1893-1979) in 30-ies, 20th century. Both books were published by Latvian Christian academy with blessings […]
Young artists for children with special needs
In April 24 new Chapel was dedicated in Riga 1st Special school by Roman Catholic priest Antons Smelters. Chapel was designed after the initiative of the school teacher S. Kalniņa, graduates from LChrA Evija Rudzīte, Elīna Dubrovska and Vitālijs Staņislavskis made the overall design and Altar icons. Addressing teachers and pupils of the school the […]
Complete Prayer Book published in Latvian
Latvian Christian Academy has published the first full edition of „Prayer Book” in Latvian. The translation was done using Greek originals, and this is the result of cooperation between the LChrA and the Church. Basic conformity regarding translation of basic terms in Latvian was achieved thus marking new step in theological clarity of Orthodox approach. […]