Seminar „European employment strategy: Analyzing the local dimension of Lisbon Strategy implementation for improvement more and new jobs in Latvia” was held in Latvian Christian Academy, May 18-19. Report on “Christian social engagement and methodological questions in current Latvian social / political situation” was presented by Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane, Rector of LChrA. Members of Latvian […]
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Social work research council at LCHRA
Social work research board of representatives from different universities visited LChrA in April 29 where Rector S.Gūtmane presented the concept of caritative (Christian) social work methodology offered by the Academy. After discussion specialists exchange their views on possible cooperation within the frame of social work study programmes.
Acquaintance with French Christian social initiatives
Vice-president of the French Christian social organization „Semaines Sociales de France” Mr. Bernard Chenevez visited Latvian Christian academy in March 10. Mr. Chenevez represents also the French-German Christian Social cooperation organization „Initiative of Christians for Europe”. He got acquianted with the Academy and discussed plans for further cooperation in both research and possible student’s exchange […]
Lecture of Sir Leen la Riviere (The Netherlands) at the Academy
Sir L.la Riviere from Continental Art Centre (Rotterdam) visited the Academy in January 20. As a partner within the the international project “National elements of European sacred art” he lectured on Social aspects of art, on the so-called added value of art in society when the rise of Christian religion pushes back the overall secularization […]
Presentation of books
Two books by Latvian Christian Academy were presented in December 8, 2009: „Proceedings of Latvian Christian Academy, Vol. 2” and Project presentation album „Intercultural Dialogue: National Elements of the European National Art”. Both books were made possible due to financial support of the EC and they mark the end of respective projects. Various aspects of […]
New book on Christian art
Project presentation album „Intercultural Dialogue: Sacred Elements of the European National Art” has been published by Latvian Christian Academy with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union. Various trends of sacred art have been analyzed in Icon painting, graphics and modern painting, also tendencies in different Christian confessions are described. The book […]
ERASMUS success story at LChrA
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 […]
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 […]