Vice-president of the SHUV Institute (Seattle, USA) Dr.theol., Dr.HC William Bell visited Latvian Christian Academy in May 15-19. Dr. W.Bell has made substantial contribution to development of our international contacts overseas and has lectured several courses in theology. Part of the Scientific library of the Academy has been donated by his family, and Dr. W.Bell […]
International cooperation
Visit of the vice-president of the SHUV Institute (Seattle, USA) Dr.theol., Dr. HC William Bell
Meeting with priest from the Norwegian Orthodox Church Fr. Olaf Peter Larseth
Priest from Norwegian Orthodox Church fr. Olaf Peter Larseth visited the Academy in March 27. He was accompanied by Mr. Steinar Bakken, who was active in organizing support from the Ris Congregation and Oslo Diakonia High School for Latvian Christian Academy in early nineties. In meeting with Rector of the Academy prof. S.Gūtmane they discussed […]
Course of lectures “Exegetical schools during Patristic Age”
A unique course of lectures for theologians is presented by visiting lecturer, ass.prof. fr. Alexander Shabelnik (Italy). All graduates of the Academy are welcomed (lectures are held every night from 6.00 PM; 8-16.02.2012.).
Conferring Doctor Honoris Causa to Rev. Jerald Borgie
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 […]
Participation in the 3rd World Congress of Latvian Scientists
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 […]
NORDPLUS meeting in Tartu, Estonia
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 […]
Cooperation agreements with EU universities
Following changes in the Law of higher education (July 14, 2011) Latvian Christian Academy has signed several agreements with accredited European universities about work of visiting professors and lecturers at the Academy in all its study programmes. Eight agreements have been signed.
Visiting Orthodox Academy of Crete
Rector of LChrA Dr S.Gūtmane, Icon painter B.Soloveja and assist. prof. G.Dišlers visited Orthodox Academy of Crete in August 18. Perspectives of cooperation between the two academies were discussed with the head of the Institute of Theology and Ecology, OAC, Dr Lucas Andrianos, and visit of the General director of OAC Dr Dr Kenanidis Konstantinos […]
New Honorary Doctors of the Latvian Christian Academy
Solemn Latvian Christian Academy Senate meeting was held in December 10 when two people were awarded with the Honorary Doctor of the LChrA (Doctor Honoris Causa) degree. Eskil Albertsson (Swedish Alliance Mission) and Jan Gossner (former organizer of Diaconal work across Europe, lecturer and pastor; Norway). Cooperation with Swedish and Norwegians partners started back in […]