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INterdisciplinarity IS THE
KEY FOR DEVELOPING GOOD SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE Latvian Christian Academy offers State and internationally accredited Academic and Professional study programmes. Following European developments in higher education, an international branch accreditation was carried out in the Academy in 2011 - 2012 (project „Evaluation of Higher Education programmes and Suggestions for Quality Improvement” of the European Social Fund). International team of experts unanimously agreed that „Latvian Christian Academy has developed to one of the most successful institutions providing theological / social work and art education in Latvia”. Strength of the Academy lays in the following:
· Well-functioning internal quality assessment system, · Research based teaching, · Research based final papers by students, · Supportive study environment.
Academic programmes
Academic bachelor study programme "Biblical Art", code 43211 Study programme accredited in December 20, 2006. (Accreditation list Nr. 005-1109) The programme was re-accredited by The Higher Education Quality Evaluation Centre (HEQEC) in 20 - 12 – 2006, please follow the link of HEQEC (ENG). You can also read the Joint Final Report (ENG) written by experts by clicking here (also available on the HEQEC home page following the above mentioned link). The goal of the study programme is to offer academic education in Bible and Church art and Icon painting as well as to promote research in conceptually new direction – that of Iconography and Church art in general. The programme develops Latvian icon painting school based on Orthodox Church tradition and canon. The SWOT analysis of the programme (2008-2011) available here.
Academic master study programme "Biblical Art", code 45211 Study programme licensed in May 30, 2012. The study programme is focused on penetrating research of both Eastern and Western Church art traditions and canon. This is the only study programme in Europe offering such knowledge in Icon painting, Classical painting and Graphic art related to the Church. Icon painters are required in European countries and we are proud for our graduates working on commission in Russia, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel and, of course, in Latvia. Essential role in the making of the programme was long-term participation of the Academy in archeological digs in Israel.
Academic bachelor programme "Theology", code 43221 Study programme accredited in November 10, 2010. (Accreditation list Nr. 005-1968) The Academic Study Programme “Theology” (Bachelor of Humanities in Theology and Religion Science) was re-accredited by The Higher Education Quality Evaluation Centre (HEQEC) in 10 - 11 - 2010, please follow the link of HEQEC (ENG). You can also read the Joint Final Report (LV) written by experts by clicking here (also available on the HEQEC home page following the above mentioned link). The SWOT analysis of the programme available here.
Academic master programme "Theology", code 45221 Study programme accredited in November 10, 2010. (Accreditation list Nr. 005-1969) The programme was re-accredited in November 10, 2010, as testified by the register of the HEQEC (follow the link). Final report of the expert's is available here (document published also in the HEQEC web-page). The Commission of the accreditation (2010) has agreed that “quality contribution of the LChrA in development of theology as science is especially important because interdisciplinary research by using method of integrative theology of both theology and other humanitarian and social sciences has been chosen as its strategic goal”. The goal of the study programme is to implement the Bologna process in HE. Bachelor graduates from both social sciences and humanities interested in interdisciplinary studies are accepted: how to apply knowledge in theology as a strategic tool for scientific analysis, expertise and strengthening of human resources in Europe by use of interdisciplinary research and using method of integrative theology and / or other methods in independent scientific research in penetrating analysis of various fields of the Social teaching of the Church, Eco-theology, Church history, Christian anthropology etc. Students have an opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the Orthodox theology and theological foundations of the Church art. The SWOT analysis of the programme is available here (ENG).
Professional programmes
Professional bachelor programme "Caritative social work", code 42762 Study programme accredited in November 10, 2010. (Accreditation list Nr.005-1967) The programme was re-accredited in November 10, 2010 by HEQEC (follow the link). You can also read the Joint Final Report (LV) written by experts here (also available on the HEQEC web-page. The goal of the study programme is to secure professional knowledge and practical skills adapted to social needs of the State and it is based on traditions of Christian ministry and service (caritas). The programme is aimed at specialists in professional work in both State and local institutions as well as in Christian institutions and NGOs. Acquisition of the ascribed knowledge guarantees professionalism fit to the contents of the European social model based and following traditions of Christian stewardship. Courses in social sciences are offered (sociology, social policy, pedagogy, psychology, economics) permitting analysis of interaction between society and individual. Wide spectrum of interdisciplinary knowledge is given for ability to seek for innovative solutions when working with cases and research; knowledge on variable social and caritative technologies for stabilization of social cohesion; exhaustive and diverse field work options to acquire diagnostic, methodic, social, and analytical skills; critical analysis of various approaches and schools in the field of social work.
Professional master programme "Caritative social work", code 47762 Study programme licensed in April 19, 2012. (License Nr. 04045-10) The programme is focused on penetrating acquisition of forms and methods of caritative social in times of change; special emphasis is on principles of social economy in the context of social work. These skills lay good foundation for further private entrepreneurship in the field. The knowledge is both required and innovative in European context.
Professional bachelor higher education programme "Public relations", code 42345 Study programme accredited in September 26, 2007. (Accreditation list Nr. 005-1247) The goal of the study programme is to offer qualified and competing managers of public relations for work in the State and Local municipalities’ institutions as well as in NGOs and Christian churches. Degree and qualification awarded - Professional Bachelor in Public Management with qualification Public Relations Manager.
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