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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.
Academic bachelor and master programmes
Academic bachelor study programme "Bible Art", code 43215 Study programme accredited in December 20, 2006. (Accreditation list Nr. 005-1109) The Academic Study programme “Biblical Art” (Bachelor of Humanities in Arts) 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.
Biblical art study programme received excellent evaluation. Four international experts (head of the group Dr. Valdas Jaskunas, Vilnius University, Lithuania) visited LChrA in November 22 for evaluation of the Bible art study programme, Bachelor level. The visit was held within the frame of the European Social Fund project „Evaluation of higher education study programmes and recommendations for further improvement”. The goal of the project is to evaluate and to improve the education quality in Latvia. Experts met administration, academic staff, students, graduates and employers. The visit put an end to intense work on self-evaluation report and preparation of all necessary documents for inspection. Experts checked both creative and research activities of students and lecturers, met priests of Latvian Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. They also met a guest–teacher – Icon painter from Moscow Georgy Mironov. Workshops and studios of icon painting, classical painting and drawing were open for visit, and experts were thrilled by beautiful icons in the Chapel of the Academy, all works by graduates of the programme. With great excitement we received their opinion at the end of the visit: „There is no similar study programme in Latvia and hardly one may be found in all Europe.” At the end of the visit experts pronounced an informal opinion of the expert’s group which will be summarized in written report about the visit at the LChrA: 1. The art study programme at the Academy is unique – both nationally and internationally, 2. The spirit of the Academy is that of creativity – both intellectually and spiritually, 3. Infrastructure of the Academy provides execution of the study programme with its studios, library, computers etc. Experts recommended to enrich social work study programme at the Academy with the rich potential of the art study programme, e.g., in the direction of art therapy, as well invited to „propagate the work done here on international scale” and to introduce international society with uniqueness of work at the Academy. Also recommendation to build up the master study programme in art was extended along with additional studies in frescoes and mosaics technologies.
Academic bachelor higher education 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.
The goal of the study programme:
1. To offer foundations in both theoretical and practical knowledge in theology of the Orthodox Church and to secure basic skills in the interdisciplinary research in theology, 2. To acquire general skills of use of scientific cognition for further studies and research in theology master degree study programme.
Study results in the context of knowledge, skills and attitudes:
1. Knowledge in Biblical theology, in the History of Church and Christianity, in the traditional heritage of the Church Fathers’ theology and branches of theology and science, 2. Basic knowledge of the interdisciplinary research methodology implementing both theology and non-theology sciences, 3. Knowledge about variable approaches of religions and denominations, 4. Basics of ancient languages (OT Hebrew and NT Greek), 5. Developed research skills in the interdisciplinary dialogue between theology and social sciences and humanities by use of method of integrative theology, 6. To master criteria for preservation of scientific gnoseological plurality along with opportunity for interdisciplinary reflection and neutrality of reception, 7. To build positive attitude towards in-Church specifics of theology.
Courses available in English:
Theology of Old Testament Theology of New Testament Patristics Method of integrative theology History of Christian church Christian ethics Patristic anthropology Liturgy Social teaching of the Orthodox Church
Academic master higher education programme "Theology", code 45221 Study programme accredited in November 10, 2010. (Accreditation list Nr. 005-1969) The Academic Study Programme “Theology” (Master 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.
The goal of the study programme:
1. Implementation of the Bologna process in HE, 2. To offer deepened knowledge in the Orthodox theology and theological foundations of the Church art, 3. To teach work-out of the interdisciplinary research using the method of integrative theology and / or other methods as foundations for an independent scientific research.
The Commission of the former 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”.
Study results:
1. Wide spectrum of knowledge necessary for interdisciplinary research in order to seek to innovative, theologically proved solutions to social problems, 2. To develop research skills in an interdisciplinary dialogue between theology and social / humanitarian sciences by using method of integrative theology, 3. Knowledge of the heritage of theological traditions of the Orthodox Church, 4. To acquire both aesthetic and Church based canonical criteria in iconography, 5. To form positive attitude towards Church-oriented specifics of theology and respect to the Church of Christ.
Study courses available in English:
Introduction to theological discourse Method of integrative theology Methods of exegesis Theological explication of Ecumenical Symbols of Faith Problem of religion in contemporary philosophy Ascetic anthropology Caritas and social ecclesiology
Both Bachelor and Master degree study programmes in theology were evaluated as having „having high value”. Within the frame of the branch accreditation of higher education study programmes in Latvia a team of international experts (headed by Dr., prof. Tõnu Lehtsaar, Tartu University, Estonia; Dr. Benas Ulevicius, Dean of the faculty of Catholic theology, University of Vilnius, Lithuania; Dr. Solveiga Krûmiòa-Koòkova, Latvian University; Dace Treigute, Student’s Council) visited LChrA in December 14. The visit was held within the frame of the European Social Fund project „Evaluation of higher education study programmes and recommendations for further improvement”. The goal of the project is to evaluate and to improve the education quality in Latvia. Because LChrA successfully executed the programme accreditation already in 2010 and received high marks valid for next 6 years, it was not obliged to submit to the new branch accreditation. However, the Academy decided to take in and prepared the self-evaluation report and other documents for the process. Experts checked the study process quality, provision, met the administration, academic staff, students, graduates and employers. They also met the Metropolitan of the Latvian Orthodox Church Alexander and priests from Roman Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church, which stated the outspoken positive attitude towards both the goals and tasks of LChrA. The agenda of the visit envisaged introduction to academic research carried out by the academic staff, publications, grant research and programmes for international cooperation, as well as involvement of students in theological research. Exchange ERASMUS visits to partner universities and field works abroad along with execution of the ERASMUS IP at the Academy were discussed. At the end of the visit Dr., prof. T.Lehtsaar pronounced the informal opinion of the expert’s team which will be summarized in written report about the visit at the LChrA. On behalf of colleagues he emphasized that study programmes in theology are “unique and of high quality”: “It is difficult to level you with some other programmes since you have your own and internationally acclaimed programme.” Also material and technical provision of the Academy was valued as very good. The strength of the Academy is rooted in its method integrated in all study courses and offers quality knowledge in both academic and praxis-related fields of expertise. Experts had three key recommendations for further development of study programmes in theology: 1. To develop doctoral studies in theology, 2. To organize an international research institute for analysis of processes in both theology and social development, 3. To publish an internationally peered journal in English “Orthodoxy: Interdisciplinary Research” (suggested title). Dr. S.Krûmiòa-Koòkova acclaimed high quality of academic staff and invited to cooperate closer with the Institute of philosophy and sociology and other theological institutions in Latvia. All experts agreed that launch of doctoral studies based on Patristics would be natural development of the Academy. Dr., prof. B.Ulevicius confessed: „We arrived to evaluate quality of your work but to say the truth we learned a lot from you.”
Professional bachelor programmes
Professional bachelor higher education programme "Caritative social work", code 42762 Study programme accredited in November 10, 2010. (Accreditation list Nr.005-1967) The Professional Study Programme “Caritative Social Work” (Professional Bachelor in Social Work and Christian Social Worker) 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). For the compliance of Study programme to a Professional Standard see here.
The goal of the study programme is to secure Professional knowledge and practical skills adapted to needs of the State social needs based on traditions of Christian ministry and service (caritas), to offer specialists for professional work in institutions of the State and local municipalities as well as in Christian institutions and NGOs. To guarantee professional studies of social work which correspond to contents of the social model of modern Europe based on traditions of Christian ministry and service.
Results of studies in the context of knowledge, skills and attitudes:
1. Knowledge in social sciences (sociology, social policy, pedagogy, psychology, economics, medicine) permitting analysis of interaction between society and individual in the context of social problems, 2. Wide spectrum of interdisciplinary knowledge in order to seek innovative solutions of social work problems in both working with cases and research, 3. Knowledge on variable social and caritative technologies to stabilize social cohesion, 4. Securing exhaustive and diverse field work options, to acquire diagnostic, methodic, social, analytical skills, 5. Critical analysis of various approaches and schools in the field of social work.
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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