News

ISA seminar on interdisciplinarity

International Social Academy (ISA, Lithuania) is organizing seminar on topical issue, viz. interdisciplinary approach to education of specialists in the welfare industry according to the needs of modern labor market. Seminar was attended by senior researchers of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research at Christian Academy – prof. Klaus Kiessling, prof. Ilmārs Hiršs, prof. Astra Danenfelte, […]

Masterclass in Calligraphy by George v. Durtanossky

At the end of September, 2022, DrHC George v. Durtanossky (Macedonia, Germany) held his annual masterclass in calligraphy and scriptology at European Christian Academy. Students studied ancient calligraphy styles and techniques, tried their hands in writing, visited Rarities at the National library.

“Continental Art Centre” discussion about Icons in the modern world

Group of artists and art producers “Continental Art Centre” has organized international discussion about the role and perception of Orthodox icons in modern Europe. The discussion put together artists and critic from many countries, and Christian Academy was presented by teachers of the Bible art study programme. The discussion was moderated by the President of […]

“Semaines Sociales de france – IXE-group” meeting in Ghent

Another regular meeting of the think-tank group “Semaines Sociales de France – IXE-group” was organized in Ghent (Belgium). Also rector of Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane took part in its work. The meeting was titled “European Democracy Conference on Future of Europe”. These meetings work for better understanding of the social development from Christian perspective […]

“Semaines Sociales de France – IXE-group” meeting in Gent

Thin-tank grup “Semaines Sociales de France – IXE-group” gathers for meeting in Gent (Belgium), October 15-17, 2022. The topic for discussion is “European Democracy Conference on Future of Europe.” Rector of Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane and as. prof. Guntis Dišlers attended the meeting.

Discussion about perception of Icons in modern world

Continetal Art Centre (The Netherlands) organized seminar-discussion (online) about fascinating subject – creation of Icons in the context of modern European society in October 15-16, 2022. Is traditions still there, and if it does – how? How do we perceive it? The discussion was moderated by Sir Leen la Riviere, Director behind the CAC.

Meeting with the board of European Association of Social Anthropologists

Director of the Scriptology and calligraphy department at Christian Academy prof, DrHC George v Durtanossky (Berlin University, Germany / Macedonia) met the board of European Association of Social Anthropologists (EASA) in October 3-5, 2022. Possible future cooperation was discussed. Prof. Durtanossky will report to the Senate about the progress important for the Academy.

EC-EZA General Assembly in Vilnius

EC-EZA (“European Center for Workers’ Questions”) held its General Assembly in Vilnius, Lithuania, in September 29-30, 2022. General Assembly always gathers representatives from all partner organizations and further strategy for social dialogue development are discussed, and new projects in partner organizations are approved. European Christian Academy was represented by prof. Astra Danenfelte, lect. Valters Dolacis […]

Meeting in Klaipeda University

Rector of European Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane visited Klaipeda University (Lithuania) to join the meeting of the Editorial board of scientific proceedings “Tiltai / Bridges” in September 28, 2022. The new plan of publications for 2023. was discussed and approved, as well as prospects to be accepted by EBSCO standards. Prof. Skaidrite Gūtmane is […]

IDC study conference

IDC (International Deaconate Center, Germany) organized study conference in September 15-18, 2022. Also study program directors of the Welfare studies at European Christian Academy took part. Academic results of the conference were presented to the ECA Senate by Chairman of the Senate as.prof. Ervīns Butkevics.