EZA General Assemby of EC organization EZA (European Center for Workers’ Questions) conviened in Vilnius (LT), December 2022. The key topic was development of the European Social dialogue. European Christian Academy is one of the key partners with EC organiztions since 2004. Rector of EZA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane took part in discussions and group work.
International cooperation
EC-EZA General Assembly
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 […]
Prof. I.Finkelstein (Israel) visiting the Academy
Dear guest from Rockefeller Archeological Museum (Jerusalem) – archeologist, prof. Israel Finkelstein – visited the Academy in September 5-10, 2022. Students and teachers of the Academy had unique opportunity to join his archeological team in in the Holy Land digs. Professor made interesting presentation for the Theology and Bible art study program students about the […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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.