Caritative social work

EC-EZA General assembly and discussion

In November 26-27, 2022, General Assembly of EC-EZA (“European center for Workers’s Questions”) was hosted in Spain. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane, as.prof. Guntis Dišlers, as.prof. Dace Dolace joined discussion group after the Assembly. The topic for discussion was job opportunities for youth in EU (and Latvia). The discussion worked for more detailed construction of the EZA […]

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Visiting professor from Bethlehem University (Israel)

In November 15-18, 2022, visiting professor from Bethlehem University (Israel) Dr. Neila Mosleh offered intensive lectures to students of the Academy on community work. Community work is traditionally highly developed in Near Eastern countries. Students were motivated and interested as was shown by discussions (translated by Valters Dolacis). Students will present their comparative studies about […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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.

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Presentation of a book by prof. Klaus Kiessling

New book by prof., Dr. theol. habil. Dr. phil. Dr. h.c. Klaus Kiessling was presented in Frankfurt (Germany) (available also electronically). The book has also an article by prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane about Caritative social work in Latvia – much inspired and academically supported by professor. Actually prof. Kiessling is co-author of the program at Christian […]

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Seminar for social workers hosted by the Ministry of Welfare

Seminar and practical discussion “Prerequisites for healthy communication” was hosted by the Ministry of Welfare in cooperation with Riga city and Jurmala municipalities, June 5, 2022. Prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane and as.prof. Guntis Dišlers moderated the seminar.

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EC-EZA international seminar, May 26-28, 2022

European Christian Academy hosted annual international EC-EZA (European Center for Workers’ Questions) seminar “The Future of Work in the Baltic States and Other EU Countries: Automation, Workforce Transition and Quality of Employment” in May 26-28, 2022. Experts from European Academy of Sciences, Latvian Trade Unions Confederation, Bank of Latvia, Ministry of Economics, as well as […]

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Senate meeting together with employers

Senate of Latvian Christian Academy held meeting together with invited representatives of employers of the social work students, April 14, 2022. Results of the pre-diploma and qualification fieldworks of students of the study program “Bachelor in Caritative social work” were analyzed and discussed in cooperative way. Secretary General of Latvian Free Trade Unions Ass. Mr. Egils Baldzēns, director of the social care center “Kurzeme” and president of Social care and rehabilitation institutions ass. Mr. Visvaldis Gūtmanis, head of the center for multifunctional social services for children and adults “Dzīvības aka” Mrs. Aija Akmane, head of the Jūrmala city Day care center for children with functional disabilities Mrs. Aija Tuņa participated in the meeting as employers; from Academy – assist. prof. Dace Dolace, ass.prof. Lāsma Līcīte-Ķurbe, assit. prof. Ervīns Butkēvičs.

Conference of social workers

Annual conference of social workers for 2021/22 study year was held in March. The conference invites vast audience from all over country. Rector of Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane present unique, although less known topic “Foresight methodology in social work practice”.

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