The Second EC INTERUV regional conference titled “Joint study programmes: facilitator for university internationalisation” took place in November 6-7, 2013, in Rome, Italy. Rector of LCA prof. S.Gūtmane attended both plenary session and two workshops “Management of joint study programmes” and “Sustainability and quality of joint study programmes”. 158 participants attended the conference – rectors […]
In October 25, 2013, rector of Tallin Theological university, pastor of Estonian ev.luth. Church prof. Ove Sanders visited Latvian Christian academy and met its rector prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane. Both heads of universities discussed guidelines for possible cooperation on future – exchange of lecturers and making of the research consortium. The meeting was wrapped in the […]
In October 30, 2013, prof. E.Aciene and prof. I.Dirgeliene from Klaipeda University (Lithuania) visited Latvian Christian academy on behalf of the rector of KU. Discussions with rector of Latvian Christian academy prof. S.Gūtmane were focused on agreement of mutual cooperation between universities – making of consortium for research in caritative social work, social entrepreneurship, joint […]
In September 20, 2013, a conference organized by the Faculty of Education, Lithuanian University of Pedagogical Sciences, titled “Education: traditions, changes, innovations” was held along with celebrations of the 70th birthday of the founder of the Chair prof. Vaidas Matonis. The conference was attended by rector of LChrA prof. S.Gūtmane (presenting the topic “Modern European […]
The quadrennial General assembly of IDC (International Deaconate Center, Germany) was held in June 13-16 in Velehrad, where saints Cyril and Methodius are venerated for their mission in Slavonic world. Rector of LChrA prof. S.Gūtmane and ass.prof. G.Dišlers took part in it as full members. IDC deals with social ministry of the Christian Church, topical […]
An international scientific conference „Features and challenges of social work professionalization” was held at Klaipeda University, April 18-19, 2013. Rector of LChrA prf. Skaidrīte Gūtmane presented the concept of Caritative social work at the plenary meeting, and lecturers G.Dišlers and V.Dolacis acted in workshops. Participants of the conference highly appreciated the presentation of the concept […]
Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Marywood University (USA), Professor Mark E. Rogers visited Latvian Christian Academy in October 30 to discuss mutual agreement of cooperation between the two universities to support further promotion of Caritative social work education. Later in the evening students of the Academy had an opportunity to join […]
Students of the Art faculty from Mullsjo Highschool (MH) visited the Academy in October 18. Latvian Christian academy enjoys partnership with the MH already 18 years. Guests met icon painter A.Ērgle. Prof. P.Gunnarson and Rector of the Academy prof. S.Gūtmane discussed corporate cooperation within the frame of European culture project for 2013.
The 2nd phase of the international NORDPLUS project „Climate Symbols in Theology and Art”, administered by LChrA, was marked by the administrative meeting in Tartu, Estonia. Participants were introduced to the Proceedings of the Project, recently published by Latvian Christian Academy. G.Dišlers from the Academy thanked all contributors, characterized the contents of articles. Further steps […]
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 […]