In September 28, 2013, volunteers of the Roman Catholic Church met in a seminar held by “CARITAS Latvia”. CARITAS ministers to orphans, sick and disabled people, and the elderly; the ministry is rooted in Social teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. The meeting was attended by rector of LCA prof. S.Gūtmane and G.Dišlers with introductory […]
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 think-tank group meeting of the IXE Group, Semaines Sociales de France, was held in September 6-7, 2013, in Brussels. Topical social issues in Europe were discussed. Key analysists from EC participated in the meeting: G.Fisher, analyst of social issues and inclusion (EC); M.Cerutti, director of BUSINESS EUROPE; J.Vignon, President of Semaines Sociales de France; […]
In August 28-30, 2013, the 17th Congress of the Roman Catholic organization RENOVABIS was held in Freising, Germany; it’s title: “Free and solidary: Christians in responsibility for Europe”. The analytical session of the Congress was addressed by representatitive from Europarliament E.Brok, representative from COMECE S.Lunte, Cardinal of Munich and Freising Marx, delegates from European universities, […]
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 […]
In April 23, 2013, the Inter-universities’ council of professors, Latvian University, approved election of the rector of Latvian Christian Academy Skaidrīte Gūtmane as professor.
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 […]
In November 30, 2012, the conference on „School pedagogy: Perspectives of Development” was held at the Faculty of Pedagogy and Art, Latvian University. Rector of LChrA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane joined in with presentation „Human values and understanding of self-identity: Tasks for the school pedagogy”. The conference was attended by directors and principals of gymnasiums, colleges, […]
The conference of international exchange project ERASMUS, NORDPLUS etc. coordinators was held in November 13, Vilnius, Lithuania. LChrA was represented by the rector S.Gūtmane and G.Dišlers.
Conference „Celebrating 20 years of Education of Social Workers in Latvia” was held in Ķīpsala International Exhibition Hall, Riga, May 17, where both educators and practitioners from all over the country met for the first time. The acquired experience was summarized and plans for further development were discussed; participants of the conference had unique opportunity […]