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.
Skaidrīte Gūtmane
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 […]
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 […]
Journal for professional Social work development
Ministry of Welfare has launched new journal aimed at professional development of social workers “Social Work in Latvia” (“Sociālais darbs Latvijā”). The journal is published within the social work development project. the first issue of the journal offers article by Rector of European Christian Academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane “Transforming attitude to a client: anthropological and […]
IXE-Group Statement on Human Dignity and Solidarity as Pillars for a New European Asylum System
“Semaines Sociales de France” (SSF) and the “Central Committee of German Catholics” (ZdK) think-tank “IXE-Group” (“Initiatives of Christians for Europe”) have published Statement “On Human Dignity and Solidarity as Pillars for a New European Asylum System”. The meeting between the Think-tank IXE-Group members (D, D, ES, CZ, LU, F, PL – also GB present) was held in Madrid, October 9-10, 2020 (partially online via ZOOM). ector of Latvian Christian academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane attended the meeting. The discussion touched an integrated and comprehensive approach to the multidimensional migration policy in the EU member states. The Document is available here: 201012 IXE statement asylum en final
Conference for Middle School Teachers and Pedagogy Researchers
Conference for Middle School teachers and pedagogy researchers “Cooperation competence in modern and future education” will be held in Ulbroka Cultural Center, Riga, October 22, 2020. The goal of the Conference is to promote alignment of the school pedagogy practice with research in modern pedagogy science. Rector of Latvian Christian academy prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane will take part in the plenary session with presentation “Open Education Systems in Art and Social Education in Unity: Methodological Challenges”.
Annual RENOVABIS Congress
Rector of LChrA prof. Skaidrīte Gūtmane attended the annual RENOVABIS Congress in September 8-10, 2020 (online). Cooperation models between the Church and educational institutions were discussed. RENOVABIS is a solidarity initiative of the German Catholics with the people in Central and Eastern Europe; Latvian Christian academy is parnering with RENOVABIS since late 1990-ies.