Latvian Evangelic Lutheran Christian Academy
ACCREDITATION MATERIALS OF THE
HIGHER EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION
Jûrmala
1997
THE AIMS AND TASKS OF THE ACADEMY
Introduction
The beginnings of the Higher educational institution can be dated back to July 2, 1993, when it,
then called Lutheran Deaconal institute“, received its license No. 04007 (valid for five years)
issued by Ministry of Education of Republic of Latvia.
The Academy originally was intended to be an educational institution that provides with education
in deaconate and Christian ministry to meet the requirements of congregations of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church, and prepares the artists – experts in painting, drawing and sacral Church interior
design so as to arrange chapels in the institutions of Social care and Charity work, to realize the
theological and artistic desing of altars in the new-built and restored Churches etc. The work was
successfully begun and as the social changes in Latvia took place and the labor market developed,
it was further specified. The specification asked extension of educational aims, and, taking into
account the reform of higher education and the new legislation for the higher education in Latvia,
more precise definition of the tasks was required.
By September 20, 1995 the higher school was registrated anew as the non-profit Ltd. organization
“Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Christian Academy“.
In May 28, 1997 the Academy received a licence providing it with rights to carry out the Academic
programs of higher education for Bachelor of theology and Bachelor of arts as well as programs of
the professional studies “Practical theology“ and “Sacred art“.
Aims
To proceed activities as the Academic and Professional institution of higher education and
research within the modern information society; to develop the higher school into the theological
research center of State significance.
To assure the indivisible unit of the Christian creed, Academic studies and research work.
To develop dialogical relationships of theological science with the Latvian social and cultural
environment; to effectuate the higher school as an open Center of theological education to meet
the needs of society.
To educate and teach free and independent personalities that are able to pose the work of the
Church beyond the piety and formalism, and to integrate the tasks of the Church into society along
with possession of good abilities to understand social behavior, culture and traditions.
Tasks
1. To prepare Academically educated specialists of theology
 for science,
 State social work management
 deaconal Church.
2. To offer the classical interpretation of the Christian theology along with skills to make use of
it on behalf of spiritual welfare of the Latvian modern society.
3. To perform fundamental and practical research in theological sciences. In this respect:
– to investigate the problems considering the spiritual, moral and ethical health of Latvian
society,
– to develop the research centre of applied theology “Dialogue“ for interpretation of
humanitarian and social problems in Latvia as viewed from the perspective of the Christian
theology. In this respect to make available in future Master’s and doctor’s degrees in
theology, while developing the following spheres of scientific research:
 human mobility and spiritual resources in Latvia,
 a man and the processes of redemption, Christian tradition and interaction of social
and cultural environment in Latvia,
 the Gospel in modern society,
 the Gospel and alternative religious movements,
 theology of culture,
 to continue end expand already started practical research works,
 to continue and expand fundamental researches carried out in cooperation with
Finnish Theological Institute, university of Tel-Aviv, university of Ģrhus, the
European “DialogCenter“, Lahti Academy of Social work and Deaconia, Norsk
DiakonihØyskole in Oslo.
4. To offer the higher Academic education for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in theology
providing the Church of Latvia (in Ecumenical sense) with religious workers of high
scientifical competence:
clergy
2460 04*
chaplains
2460 06
ministers
2460 07
evangelists
3480 02
5. To offer the higher professional education in Practical theology preparing:
social care and charity workers
1319 22
deacons
2460 07
managers of various structures
within the sphere of social work
1229 06
social workers for various institutions
of rehabilitation and recreation in Latvia
2446 05,
2446 04,
2446 06,
3460 12
Christian counselors
2445 01.
To get accredited already started education for Bachelor’s degree in art and the
higher education in Church painting, drawing and sacred interior design, so as to provide
higher school’s graduates with theological and professional skills to set up chapels in the
institutions of rehabilitation, to solve the problems of Altar-painting, to apply the classical
Christian approaches to communicative drawings and illustration of Christian books.
6. To arrange the work so as to induce the presence of Christianity in the Latvian Academic and
art life:
 to continue organization of the annual Advent exibitions of Church art and
workshops devoted to the Church and Christian art.
 to issue annual collected articles of LChA (since 1997),
*
The number following the job qualification is a profession according to the “Classifier of occupations of Republic of Latvia“.
 to prepare the higher school’s monthly TV program “Good Will“ (“Labs prats“),
 to set up and conduct the broadcasting program of LChA within the Latvian Christian
radio “To believe a Bit“ (“Mazliet ticu“),
 to prepare interdisciplinary or international Conferences on the main Academic
issues of LChA (like “The Gospel and Cultural Situation in Latvia“ in December
1996).
To be concerned with production of new scientific generations in theology, with the balanced
development of Academic theological education and Practical theology or professional theological
education in Latvia.
To base the work of the higher school upon the socially orientated model of theological education
used in the higher educational institutions of the most developed European countries.
THE SELF-ASSESMENT OF THE LATVIAN EV.LUTH.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
The structure of the higher school, organization of studies and management.
The students are offered two types of studies programs:
Academic
*
Art programs
Bachelor of theology
 Bachelor of
(being prepared for accreditation in 1999)
*
Master of theology
professional
 Practical theology
(asked to accreditate in 1997)
Sacred (Church) art
(being prepared for
accreditation in 1999)
The LChA administrative committee was set up in order to make the Self-assessment of the higher
school (See the extract from the record of the Senate session in May 5, 1996 added).
It was divided in two subdivisions:
 subcommittee for assessment of Bachelor of theology and Master of theology
studies programs,
 subcommittee for assesment of the Professional studies program.
The obligations of administrative committee encloses also assessment of the material and technical
maintenance and comparison of the studies programs with those of other European higher schools.
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE STUDIES PROGRAMS
AT THE LCHA
Doctoral courses
Master’s degree
Final examinations for Master’s
degree
Master’s courses
(4 terms)

Bachelor’s degree
Higher professional
education diploma
Final examinations for
Bachelor’s
degree
Bachelor’s courses
(8 terms)
Qualification tests
Professional studies
(parallel to Academic studies and
Bachelor’s courses)
Entrance examinations
 1. The graduates of professional educational programs and from other higher educational institutions have to
pass examination “The Biblical theology” in order to enroll Master’s courses.
2. The examination is not required, if the student has attained full part A of the program for Bachelor of
theology.
The Administration of the Studies Programs at the LChA
THE S e n A t
ReCtor
VICE–reCtor
Full-time
department
StudiES dEPARTMENT
PART-time
department
HEAD OF THE STUDIES
PROGRAMS
Academic studies program for
Bachelor of theology
Professional studies program
“Practical theology“
Parts
A
B
C
Academic studies program for
Bachelor of arts
Courses of
theological
sciences
Courses of
social and
humanitaria
n sciences
Courses of
professional
theorethical
knowledge
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Professional studies program
“Sacred Art”
Courses of
professional
skills
Field
work’s
Courses of
scientific
research
Foreign
languages
Academic staff
STUDENTS
EDUCATED PEOPLE
TO THE CHURCH AND STATE OF LATVIA
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The Program being prepared for accreditation in 1999.
The Management of LChA
The Constituent Assembly
Arbitration
Auditing
Commission
Senate
Rector
Saimnieciskais
direktors
Pro–rector
Department of Studies
Personnel
 Academic personnel - Professors, Associate professors, Docents,
Leading researchers, Lecturers, Research assistants
 General personnel - Head of the Departments, Head of the
Scientific Research "Dialogue Center", Director of Practical field
work
 Student’s
Regular Day
Department
Regular
Evening
Department
Scientific
research
"Dialogue
Center"
Scientific
library
The Staff of LChA: Students, General Staff and Teaching Staff.
The staff of the LChA consists of full-time Day and Evening department students, teaching staff
and general staff. The activities of the staff are regulated by the Senate confirmed documents –
see“Appendices and Explanations“.
Students. The enrollment of 1997/1998 Academic year is 360 students; the higher school expects
its first graduates in this year. The Day department admits students under 35 years with
completed secondary education. The Evening department admits secondary school graduates
without any age restrictions. The studies at the LChA proceed according to the “Regulations for
administration of Studies in the LChA“, see “Appendices“ and “Regulations for Academic and
Professional Studies in the LChA“, see “Appendices“ and “The Contract of Studies“, see
“Appendices“.
For more detailed information about students see “References to the student staff“, see
“Appendices.
Activities and functional duties of a general staff are determined by the Senate of LChA, taking
as a basis legislative acts that are valid in the Republic of Latvia. See “Appendices“ and
“Regulations for Inner Activities of LChA“, see “Appendices“.
General staff of LChA consists of the administrative staff and assistants to the teaching staff.
Administrative staff:
head of Studies department,
head of scientific research center “Dialogue Center“,
chief accountant,
assistant director,
cashier.
Assistants to the teaching staff:
senior secretary,
secretary of the part-time department,
librarians,
rector’s assistant on media issues,
rector’s assistant on publishing and art issues.
For more details see “References to General Staff of LChA“, “References to Administrative
Managerial Structure of the LChA“ – “Appendices“.
The teaching staff consists of:
Professors, associated professors,
Assistant professors, senior researchers,
Lecturers, researchers and assistants.
These specialists are performing pedagogical activities, scientific research work, educational
work with students. The activities the Academic staff are regulated by “The Regulations of the
Senate of LChA“, see “Appendices“, “The Tasks and Obligations of the Academic Staff of
LChA“, see “Appendices“, “Regulations for Academic Elections“, see “Appendices“ and “Labor
Contract with a Teaching Staff“.
The teaching staff consists from
 23 persons on full-time basis from Latvia; 9 of them are Ph.D, 3 assistant professors
are candidates for a doctor’s degree at the Latvian University.
 14 regular visiting professors from remarkable European higher schools and
authoritative Lutheran theological educational institutions; 8 of them are doctors
and professors. These specialists provide annual work at the LChA,
 15 persons are visiting professors and associated professors; 9 of them are
professors and doctors.
The teaching staff of LChA consists of 39 persons on regular basis; 21 of them have got
qualification as doctors and professors.
For more details see “References to the Academic staff of LChA (brief version of CV)“ and “CV
of a Teaching staff“, “Appendices“.
 Such studies programs as an Academic program for Bachelor’s degree, the program
of Practical theology and the Professional program of Sacred art which is still being
prepared, are primary ones – we suppose that after 50 years of Communist atheistic
ideology the opportunities of the higher education have to introduce the practical
use of traditional Christian charity enabling the Christian Church to conduct a social
dialogue.
 Due to the dominance of atheistic education over the previous decades, it is not
possible to provide Latvian doctors and professors for the studies programs. The
Academic courses of theology rooted in fundamental sciences are read by visiting
professors with a proper Academic qualification. They are working jointly with
Latvian specialists who have attained Master’s degree in theology thus being
coaches to the young specialists and assistants to their work with doctor’s thesis.
Material, financial and data maintenance

Provision of the teaching and training process
The issues in regard to material, financial and data maintenance are examined and confirmed by
the Senate. The inspection and auditing of business and economic activities is carried out by
Inspection Committee of LChA.
For more details see “Regulations for Inspection Committee of LChA“.
 LChA is located in town Bulduri within Jurmala; it disposes with blocks of
buildings for studies at 23 Bulduru prospect, land and buildings at 21 Bulduru
prospect and lodgings for visiting professors at 32 Vidus prospect.
 Studies are proceeding at 23 Bulduru pr. The Academy is housed into the pemises
of previous sanatorium “Bulduri“ after their capital rebuilding according to the
reconstruction project of architect V.Vilks, and now the premises at 23 Bulduru pr.
meet the requirements of a modern institution of learning. Reconstruction of
educational block is completed in 1997 Academic year. The enterprise is brought to
privatization. According to the order No. 58 issued by the Cabinet of Ministers
from February 11, 1997, the 1200sq/m of land are registered as an ownership of the
Academy and registered in the Land Cadaster at March 3, 1997.
 In March 27, 1997 the State Real EState Agency has concluded with Academy
contract for rent of the land and buildings at 21 Bulduru pr. along with the
prerogatory rights of privatization. The construction project is worked out to build
on this land with total area of 3417 sq/m in three stages. The following buildings
are planned:
 The building of a new theological Library for Academy (1st stage)
 The premises for second educational bloc in order to encrease the
number of lecture-rooms (2nd stage),
 The Hall and/or the Conference hall (2nd stage),
 The office premises for the scientific research“Dialogue Centre“ (3rd
stage).
See the building project enclosed.
In due course of building and reconstruction works the question about privatization of land and
bying of the existing buildings at 21 Bulduru prospect from the State Real EState Agency with
permission to pull them down is going to be settled.
The total space of present lecture-rooms is 591 sq/m, and land – 7200 sq/m.
For more detailed information about the use of premises, other facilities and technical equipment
see “Appendices“, “References to the material resources of LChA“.
 The higher school is provided with a modern linguaphone lab for Mastering of
foreign languages.
 The Computer class is available for free students’ use. The computers are connected
with the INTERNET web. At present there are 10 computers IBM 486 DX and 5
printers in the Academy. The computer basis should be assessed as modest, but it is
enough for a medium size higher school. The number of computers is planned to
increase, but at the present moment all attention is fixed to establishment of a
thorough scientific Library. Acquisition of books takes a lot of money.
 The lecture-rooms are provided with white blackboards, projectors and other
audiovisual equipment.
 At the disposal of students there is a Chapel, refectory; the contracts were signed
with neighbouring sanatoriums “Lielupe“ and “Edinburg“ for rent of gymnasium
and a swimming pool.
 Those students who need a hostel can use low-priced premises of The Science
House in Lielupe. A part of rental fees is covered by the Academy.
 A scientific Library is registered as a structural unit within the Academy. The
majority of books is in foreign languages; the higher school acquisits and
supplements the Library with books in accordance with the applications submitted
by the program directors. For more details see “References to the scientific Library
of LChA“, see “Appendices“.
 The financial resources of the Academy consist of:
 Tuition fees:
I, II year in full-time department
III, IV year in full-time department
200 Ls per term
100 Ls per term,
provided the progress is good
The present full-time graduates have paid 50 Ls per term during their III, IV years of study.
The advanced students (if the progress is as high as 8, 9, 10 points) have got their tuition fees
released or diminished to half of amount.
The students receive cash-register cheques for each payment of fees.
The tuition rates, possibilities to diminish or to annul fees are decided by the Senate of the
LChA, depending on the report of the chief accountant and that of the Inspection
Committee of the LChA.
The stipends fund is established within the LChA.
 Payments for courses and the Evening students’ Tuition fees:
Part-time students are charged for 15 Ls monthly or 135 Ls per Academic year.
NB The students’ self-government can demand a cut down of Tuition fees via term to 50% of the
total, if the criteria of Academic studies program are not sufficient.
 Rent of premises by foreign mission organizations over the summer period,
 Financial support by the international program of evangelical participation “Hilfe fur
Brüder“ (Germany),
 Financial support by Evangelical Lutheran Covenant Church in Sweden (Alliance
Mission),
 Financial support by Lutheran organization “Good News for Israel“ (the USA),
 Financial support by mission organization “Josuamission“ (Sweden),
 Individual financial support or technical aid by various foreign Christian
congregations,
 Financial aid confirmed by the International Assistance Programs’ Coordination
department at the Ministry of Finances of Republic of Latvia (May 23, 1996, No.
02.01.04/337).
 Terms of payment.
The teaching staff of LChA receives salaries according to:
 Labor contracts, see Appendices at page… .
 Instructions for commencement of payment to the teaching staff, see Appendices at
page… .
 Instructions for amount of work performed by members of the teaching staff at the
LChA, see Appendices at page…, calculating a coefficient according to Academic
or scientific degree and setting up payment for 50 minutes long Academic hour. The
teaching staff is paid weekly on each Friday.
Summary about material and financial resources of the LChA:
 Considering any standards, one can assert that the lecture-rooms and auditoriums
are on good level. Rapidly increasing number of students would ask new premises
for studies; they are planned to be built by construction of the second affiliated
block at 21 Bulduru prospect.
 The second computer class is needed along with the increased number of computers
and printers.
 The Library should be further complected and supplemented. It is formed so as to
be of high quality and apt to performance of the studies programs. The books for
Library are ordered according to internationally acknowledged catalogues.
Complectation work is aided by the Lutheran organisation “Good News for Israel“
(the USA), Danmark Dialogcenter at the university of Århus (Danmark) and
International Book Aid London (Great Britain).
 The financial resources of the Academy have been sufficient for parallel work at the
project of reconstruction and improvement of premises, covering of expenditures of
the educational process and salaries to Academic and administrative staff.
 The higher school has taken no credit loans in any of credit institutions.
 The financial reserve fund of LChA is being raised. A person appointed by the
Rector and responsible to the Senate is liable for it.
 The higher school has no financial proof that in case the studies programs are
eliminated (and we have no intention to eliminate studies programs, but, quite
contrary, we invest wast money resources in order to develop them) we shall be
able to grant financial opportunities for students to continue their education in other
institution of higher education. Where could we get the proof?
 All information considering financial issues is available at the account department
of the LChA: here see Appendices: “The balance of 1996 with explications“, “The
auditing act to the balance of 1996“, “Report of the LChA administration“,
“References to the further financial strategics“.

The Quality Maintenance by the Academy.
Scientific, methodical and administrative efforts of the higher school are directed towards
efficiency of studies and maintenance of their quality. Let us mention some quality maintenance
factors:

Conformity of the studies programs with a model of socially oriented programs of
theology in higher educational institutions of other European countries.
The LChA has provided the comparison of the Academic studies program for Bachelor’s degree
and Professional studies program in Practical theology with programs carried out by Finnish
Theological Institute, Norsk DiakonihŲyskole, programs of Theological faculty at the Higher
School of Lutheran Covenant Church in Kortebu as well as informal comparison with theological
studies programs of such prominent institutions of learning as Fuller Theological Seminary,
Theological faculty at the university ofÅrhus, Lutheran Bible Schools in California. The
preparation of LChA’s studies programs was provided with advice by Finnish Theological
Institute, the rector of Norsk DiakonihŲyskole J.Grossner, by General secretary of International
Association of Bible Schools Dr. J.O.Mosbo.
During the session of the LChA Senate, while analysing the materials of studies programs
prepared for accreditation and their self-assesment, the Senate admitted that in general the
Academic and Professional studies programs do meet the requirements of international standards
and “Occupational classifier“.
The compared programs do not differ essentially and principially; in basic lines they coincide
with other programs and answer to the requirements of studies programs for Bachelor’s degree in
theology and those of Practical studies program “Practical theology“.
 Scientific research work.
The scientific research activities within the higher school are coordinated by research center
“Dialogue Center“, the independent structural unit of the Christian Academy. It is the basic task
of the center to include effectively and innovatively by means of scientific and practical research
activities the work contents, carried out by Academy, into the society of information, where the
main product is information and the most important resource is knowledge.
For more details see “Appendices“: “Regulations for scientific research center of LChA
‘Dialogue Center’.“
 The high school executes four practical researches in Latvia and participates in five
international projects of fundamental scientific research.
For more information applie to “References to scientific research work in LChA“ “Appendices“.
 Over the period of 1994-1997 the members of teaching staff have delivered papers at
12 international Conferences abroad, and at 5 interdisciplinary Conferences in
Latvia.
 4 Academic workshops are providing experimental research activities, while the
members of teaching staff are working jointly with students.
 Since 1997 Scientific Writings of LChA are being issued. A team of translators is
working at translation of theological issues.
 Five members of the teaching staff are working at their habilitatis theses.
See “References to scientific research activities in LChA“ - “Appendices“.
 The work at theorethical workshops by members of the teaching staff is considered
to be a valuable means in order to specify and develop the studies programs.
Scientific research work is not a peripheral phenomenon in LChA, but a central one that is
carried out gradually, structurally and systematically
System of the scientific researchwork at the LChA
Doctor’s degree
studies
Participation of
heads of courses
beyond the
Academy
Magistraey
Investigation of
heads of course
Scientific work of
the LChA
Academic

The orientation, further education and quality maintenance of the teaching staff
in LChA.
 Primarily the persons are invited to join the teaching staff of LChA, taking into
account their scientific contribution, not the ability of deft and attractive lecturing.
Management of some particular scientific branch along with ability to develop
integrative and comparative link of it with Christianity as a foundation of West
European culture and education is considered to be an advantage.
 The aim of LChA is to prepare people in a way that encourages their skill and will
for further learning and self-improvement. The high school seeks for job applicants
that are able to create the required air of scientific interests, and not that of
“didactics and mentoring“, and who are willing to engage themselves into life of a
high school that is open to satisfy the public educational needs in various ways
(summer courses, weekend courses, evangelism training etc.)
 In Latvia there is a lack of highly qualified Academic specialists – after the years of
offical State atheism of anti-Christian and anti-theological orientation the Statement
is only but natural. For this reason we oppose the request demanding immediate
observance of Academic titles in theological disciplines – at first an educational and
scientific centre which would be able to keep a dialogue with secular society, and to
prepare a highly qualified clergy has to be established. LChA would like to become
such a center.
 The LChA studies programs are carried out by lecturers:
 possessing interdisciplinary scientific interests (philosophy and sociology 
theology, psychology  theology, philology  theology etc.)
 not so qualified members of teaching staff are working at the theological courses
jointly with a lecturer whose qualification corresponds to that of a doctor or
professor – most frequently it is a visiting professor from any of the partnership
high schools. Working this way, a new generation of scientists is gradually
educated, a generation who is willing to synthesize achievements developed in a
dialogue, thus uniting its vocational skills, aspects of international cooperation and
definite Academic goals.
 Three stages were planned by Academic team of the high school, while working at
the Academic program of studies and vocational program of studies “Practical
theology“:
 consideration stage:
 proposal of courses by different lecturers for arrangement of interdisciplinary
Academic educational project;
 comparison of studies programs and course programs in regard to their conformity;
 preliminary work in order to prepare a precise Academic conception of LChA,
 participation stage:
 discussion on revised course programs after their comparison with programs of
foreign high schools;
 counterpoise of scientific interests, discussion over recommendations;
 basical establishment of integrative thought along with monthly theoretical
workshops with regular participation of LChA’s lecturers,
 stage of maintenance:
 development of professional and Academic contacts (interdisciplinary workshops in
1995, 1996; international conference “The Gospel and Cultural Situation“ in 1996;
exhibitions of Sacred Church art in 1994, 1995, 1996);
 foundation of scientific research center “Dialogue Center“ and arrangement of
smooth work,
 realization of practical and fundamental international research.
The qualification of teaching staff is planned, and opportunities of its improvement are more than
once discussed at the sessions of Senate. At present 21 member of the teaching staff is raising its
qualification as planned. For more details on issue see “References to the qualification guaranties
of the LChA teaching staff“ Appendices.
Quality control in LChA
The mechanism of quality control is strict, immediate in action and just logical; it corresponds to
responsibility of the high school in front of the students:
bureaucratic control and informal control.

The bureaucratic control is carried out by the Senate and Studies Department; it comprises
strategic control (Senate) that means regular pursue after realization of high school’s strategic
goals and activities. Administrative and registrative bureaucratic control is hold on by the
Studies department, which takes care of fulfillment of respective studies program and programs
of Academic courses as discussed and confirmed by the Senate. The registrative control is
provided by summarizing student’s record cards for each Academic discipline and those for
particular classes. Positive results of registrative control considerably affects material stimulation
and bonuses given to the teaching staff.
Informal control is provided by the Staff Department within the Senate; the aim of it is a selfcontrol performed by the members of teaching staff. Informal control is directed towards high
scientific striving of the teaching staff, so as the strategic priorities of LChA are supported by the
whole teaching team. The system of informal control includes:
annual analysis of work applied by the Senate to work of each member of teaching staff. The
elements of analysis:
 Academic level of studies programs; its conformity with scientific research
priorities of LChA;
 inquiring and interviewing of students about the particular Academic course and the
high school; see “Appendices“.
 attendance of lectures,
 participation of students in affiliated Academic workshop or another kind of
research activities,
 scientific etc. publications and publicity of a teaching staff,
 activity of a teaching staff member throughout the course of Theoretical seminar.
The following factors are used at the high school to promote the work quality of a teaching staff:
Factors that positively affect
satisfaction of teaching staff with their
work
 Acknowledgement of successes as an
additional moral and material
assesment of work
 Development of responsibility
 Possibilities of Academic and
vocational
development,
career
Factors of educational and scientific
work hygiene
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


Academic and social status
Attitude
of
direct
supervisor,
attractive opportunities of vocational
training
Good work conditions
Rise of salary

prospects of young teaching staff 
members.
Attractiveness of work.
Sufficient information about life in
the LChA.
IN TOTAL: incite the willingness of teaching staff members to search for scientific and
pedagogical self-assurance in this very institution of higher education.
Quality Control mechanism at the LChA
Buereaucratic control
Study Department
SENATE
Administratration
accounting control
Strategic
control
Personal Department of
the Senate
Informal control
Students
Evaluation of the
obtained results
Teaching staff
Action
To maintain existing
programs and the
method of work
To eliminate
deviation from
academic standard
To revise programs
to change the method
of work
Approbation of new teaching courses in the respective studies program.
Approbation of new Academic courses increases the need of teaching staff to search for scientific
and pedagogical self-assurance and develops its yearning for belonging exactly to LChA.
Approbation order:
1. submission of course application and program to the program director,
2. informative report on the course, delivered by teaching staff member at the Theoretical
workshop, along with motivation of its purposefulness.
3. confirmation of the course program at the Senate in order to read it within respective
program of studies.
The teaching staff members of secular thinking can face themselves with a motivated conclusion:
“My knowledge of Christianity is insufficient“; this is a good reason for self-improvement.
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
Indices to involvement of secular teaching staff members in the Christian dialogue
with the respective branch of science.
Unsatisfactory feeling
Indiference towards the
Christianity, created by the
previous system
state
L
E - existing
L - lack
Neutral position towards
Christianity
Satisfactory feeling
E
Motivators. Factors of teaching
and scientific work at the LChA
L
The Senate of LChA is working towards positively motivated environment for the dialogue of
Christianity with secular spheres of knowledge.
 Use of modern technological advantages in educational process.
Lectures, tests, workshops, practical work, groups of discussion, analysis of videomaterials and
statistic data – all these techniques are available at LChA.
Technological advantages: TV, video, records etc. are not exaggerated, since nothing can
substitute student’s work with a book at scientific Library as well as impact upon the student left
by personality of skilled, scientifically strong teacher.
APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS IN LATVIA, WHICH ARE
REALIZED BY THE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
CLIENT
TIME
Social Work Department of the
Republic of Latvia (Saeima)
L.Kuprijanova
The Bulduri Center of Family Care
V.Randa
SUBJECT
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LATVIAN EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INVOLVE
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT’S
Joint research project
THEMATIC
 To unite lecturers and pract-icians
of the deaconny of the European
higher education institutions.
 To develop modern work
conception of the deaconry
 To create professional know-how
conception
NETWORKS
Beginning of the project in 1995:
is being continued
The Lahti Deaconal Higher Education
Institution, Finland
Dr. M.Overlund
The Oslo Deaconal High School
Rektor J.Gosner
Other European higher edu-cation
institutions of caritative caracter
Latvian Ev. Luth. Christian Academy
Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane
Project of archeological examination
“EMMAUS PROJECT”
ISRAEL
Aim
Beginning of the project in 1994 is being
continued
To clear up history and traces
of Christianity of the Roman
and Byzantine period
Emmaus /in Latrun
Partnerorganisations of cooperation and their
managers
Finnish Theological
Institute
General Secretary
Eero Junkkaala
Israel Antiquities Authority
Dr. Mikko Lauhivuori
Dr. Karl-Heinz Fleckenstein (Germany)
Prof. Michele Piccirillo (Italy)
Latvian Ev Luth Christian Academy.
Sk.Gutmane
Dr
Project of the Archeological excavations
PROJECT
THE LAND GESHUR IN
SOUTHERN GOLAN
_________________
ISRAEL
TO STUDY
the Early Bronze Age
Beginning of the project in 1994- is being continued
(3300. - 2200. BC.)
Organizations of cooperation and their leaders
University of Tel Aviv
Prof. Moshe Kochavi
Finnish Theological Institute
General Secretary Eero Junkkaala
Latvian Ev Luth Christian Academy
Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane
Joint Research Projects
THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
ON INTERNET
TEIN
Beginning of the project 1996: is being cont.
To study
new religious movements in
European countries (Latvia
included) and put the studies into
TEIN
Partnerorganizations of coopertation
International Dialogcentre
Univ of Aarhus
Denmark
Prof. J.Aagard
Theological Faculties of many European
universities
Latvian Ev Luth Christian Academy
Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane
Joint Research Projects
Youth for Europe.
Action D.
European Comission for
Exchange with Non-member
countries.
Univeristy of Aarhus, Denmark
Prof. J.Aagard
 Veidot alternatīvu
teoloģisko semināru tīklu
Eiropā jaunatnei,
 Kristietības integrācija
sabiedrībā,
 Jauniešu darba vadītāju
izglītošana,
 Pētīt personības brīvības un
atbildības attiecības,
solidaritātes attiecības.
un t.s. “Programme countries”
(15 Eiropas Savienības valstu
organizācijas)
plus
to valstu institūcijas, kas nav
Eiropas Savienībā:
Albania, Bulgaria, Estonia,
Hungary, Lithuania, Poland,
Czech, Slovak, Rumania,
Slovene, Armenia, Georgia,
Beginning of the project 1996: is being cont
Latvia
Latvian Ev Luth Christian Academy
Dr. Skaidrīte Gūtmane
REFERENCE ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE LCHA
The LChA Constitution provides that the Academy realizes its work in
interests of both the State of Latvia and Church, its task is to maintain high level
of intellectual work. The Academy cannot restrict itself by carrying out its
activities only within the walls of the Academy, already from the first year it has
knocked at the self-conscious door of the Church and urged to start Dialogue with
Society, to strong and intensive work among people.
The aim of such attitude is:
 to Educate people and practically help those who feel themselves
Socially helpless;
 to show to the Church that leaving the walls of Church is the only
practical justification of its existence;
 to give evidence that the Church shall not deal so much with its
religious creeds, but has to serve the World. If it is the Church as
Christ instituted it - it has to follow the sample of Saviour.
1. Regular Deaconal care, Spiritual care and Social care by the LChA
students.
 in the Union of Disabled Persons of Latvia (frequently);
 in the Union of Disabled Persons of the Latgale district in Riga;
 in the Center of Social Care in Jaundubulti (arrangement of a
Chapel);
 in the Center for Family care "Bulduri";
 formation of Prayer groups and work in St.Peter's church, Cross
church, Luther's congregation in Riga;
 work of Prayer groups at the LChA (each Wednesday from 18:00 till
20:00);
 all winter 1995, distribution of Bread and other food deliveries
(altogether 4 t); received from Sweden, to needy persons of Latvia,
 work with Single women with Children, formation of "Women
Aglow International" groups in Latvia. Center of the international
organization - LChA:
- January 1996 - a Seminar for Single women with Children of Latvia
"Self-organization: a Woman beyond notions of Feminism theology in Society of
Latvia",
- March 1996 - a Seminar for Single women with Children of Latvia
"What is a prayer?"
2. Creative and educational work
* 1994 - The first Latvian exhibition of sacral art in St.Peter's church during
Advent (with participation of 85 artists).
 Evangelization activities, concerts of the Church music, Bible
readings, lectures on Spiritual and Mental (Christian) awakening,
related with the exhibition "Glory to the Living God".
The exhibition was opened by the President of the Republic of Latvia
G.Ulmanis.
 During the Advent of 1995 in St.Peter's church, an Exhibition
devoted to 1000 years of Christianity in Norway, with participation
of 16 Norwegian artists. The Exhibition was opened by the
Ambassador of Norway in Latvia Knud Torassen. Guests of the
government of Norway, prominent persons of Culture and Art were
present.
Within the exhibition a seminar "Art of Christians in Post-modernism
Society. Topical Problems" was held.
 In Advent of 1996 - conference "Gospel and Situation of Culture".
 A photo exhibition by Guntis Dislers "Holy Land (Israel)".
 A Cycle of lectures for groups of Confirmands at the ev. luth. Cross
congregation (each Tuesday from 18:00 till 20:00, starting from
April 1996).
 A Cycle of Radio programs at the Latvian Christian Radio "The
Buried and Unburied Talents", made and run by students of the
LChA.
 A Cycle of Radio programs by S.Gutmane, rector of the LChA "To
believe a little bit" (each Thursday at 19:00) at the Latvian Christian
Radio.
 A Cycle of Radio programs by Rev. G.Dislers, a lecturer of the
LChA, "For Theocratic Latvia" at the Latvian Christian Radio (in
1996).
 The first competition of Christian poetry in Latvia in 1996 - during
the Whitsun (120 clusters of poems were sent in).
 The second competition of Christian poetry in Latvia - during the
Easter of 1997 (160 clusters of poems were sent in).
 Popular University of the Deaconate - monthly cycles of Lectures.
 Regular work of the LChA students in Sunday Schools, work with
groups of youngsters in their congregations.
 Informative and educational work through the press: from 1994 till
1997 some 38 educational articles have been published.
 From September 1997 the LChA starts it’s own program at the
National TV "A Good Will".
Institutions in which the LChA carries out regular work of Assistance and
Christian care
#
Name of institution
Responsible person
1.
The Riga Central district branch of the the
J.Puķīte
Union of Disabled Persons of Latvia
2.
The Latgale district of Riga branch of the
Union of Disabled Persons
E.Grīns
3.
The Vidzeme district of Riga branch of the
Union of Disabled Persons
E.Grīns
4.
Centre for Social Care in Jaundubulti
B.Zīvere
5.
Centre of Family Care "Bulduri"
B.Zīvere
6.
The Riga ev. luth. Cross congregation
G.Dišlers
#
1.
Creative and educational work.
1. Exhibitions of sacral art "Glory to Ever Living God"
Name of exhibition
1994 - The first exhibition of Sacral (Church)
art in Latvia.
2.
1996 - Photo exhibition "The Holy Land
(Israel)" (made on the basis of archaeological
excavations in Israel)
3.
1995 - Exhibition of Sacral (Church) art
dedicated to 1000 years of Christianity in
Norway.
4.
November 1996 - Exhibitions of works, made
by the LChA students, in the Christian book
and Arts saloon "The Way".
"The President of the
Republic
of
Latvia
G.Ulmanis
positively
valued the possibility to
enjoy a real heart
education. It is clear, that
the message of the Ever
Living God has to be
cleared from drifts of the
epoch
and
human
thoughts."
Newspaper "Diena", 5
Dec. 1994
J.Vanags, Archibishop of the LELC: "This
is not an exhibition of amateurs. Works of
artists, who are well-known in the country,
can be seen here. It is important, that they
have turned to the One, who can give life".
2. Competitions Newspaper
of Christian"Diena",
poetry 5 Dec. 1994
#
1.
Name of competition
1995 - "People and the cognition of God"
2.
1996 - "Through silence and joy"
3. The radio and TV programs
#
Name of the program
1.
Christian programs at the Latvian Radio (frequently), also in the program
"Gundega" etc.
2.
In the Latvian Christian Radio:
- a regular program "To believe a little bit";
- a Cycle made by students "The buried and unburied talents";
- a Cycle of programs "For theocratic Latvia".
3.
A program of the LChA "A Good Will" - monthly, starting from 13
September 1997.
4. Publications in press
From 1994 to June 1997 - 68 educational publications in magazines and newspapers.
#
1.
2.
5. Conferences and seminars organized by the LChA
Subject of the conference and
Time
seminar
A seminar: "Cultural Historical
5 May 1994
Absurdities or - how in seekings of the
God he was rejected"
Days of Norwegian Christian art in
Latvia (sponsored by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, Norway)
Place
LChA.
St.Peter’s
Church in
Riga
Dec.1-30, 1995
* a seminar "Singing and Music in
Norwegian
churches"
1995 of Advent
The Academy
"The
St.Peter's church met the Dec.
first 1,Sunday
of Music
overfilled. Not only Norwegian artists with their works, which
* a concert
of
the
Oslo
Chamber
choir
The Academy
represented almost all types of fine arts - graphics, painting,
Dec.13,
of Music
sculpture, took part in the exhibition,
but1995
also Norwegian
* a seminar
"Scandinavian
and
LChA
choirs with concerts of the church music."
Renaissance church music"
Newspaper "Diena", Dec.4, 1995
Dec.4, 1995
* a theoretical seminar "Topical
LChA,
problems of Christian art" (9 reports)
A.Setter,
* a discussion - seminar: "Role of the
Dec.9, 1995
Min. of
Pictorial art in Church"
Relig.Affairs
* a report "Potential of Art in Liturgy
of Norway
and Service"
Dec.10, 1995
3.
An international conference "The
Gospel and the present Situation of
Culture"
Dec. 1996
LChA, The
Reutern’s
House in
Riga
6. Participation at international conferences, congresses, seminars.
#
Subject and place of
conferences or seminars
"Myths and Nationhood",
University of London, England
Who participates, subject
Time
of report
Dr. A.Priedīte
Oct. 1996
"National Myths in History
of Ideas of Latvia, in View
of Science of Religion"
2.
"Identity and the writing of
National Histories"
University of London +
Kymenlaksoo Summer University,
Finland
Dr. A.Priedīte
June 1994
"National Myths in History
of Ideas of Latvia, in View
of Science of Religion"
3.
"Cultural Identity in Social and
Historical Context"
University of Vilnius, Lithuania
Dr. A.Priedite
"National Myths in History of
Ideas of Latvia, in View of
Science of Religion"
Dr. A.Priedīte
Sept. 1996
"National Myths in History
of Ideas of Latvia, in View
of Science of Religion"
4.
"Israel conference in Roveniemi"
University of Lapland + "Friends
of Israel"
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Postmodernism and
problems and Experience
of Christian Education"
Aug. 1997
5.
"The Role of the churches in
promoting human security in the
Baltic Sea region"
"Life and Peace Institute Uppsala"
+ Swedish Fellowship of
Reconciliation"
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Ontological Aspects of
Deaconal Education and
Deaconal Work"
April 1996
1.
6.
Archaeological excavations
"Emmaus project", Israel
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Predemptive Processes in
the Context of IndoEuropean Cultural History
and the Latvian Folklore"
June 1995
7.
Gospel and the situation of
culture, Latvia
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Gospel and Culture in
Postmodernism Society
Dec. 1996
8.
Women Aglow International:
"Democracy and Faith", Arizona,
USA
Dr. S.Gūtmane
Nov. 1993
"Christian Education under
Developing Democracy in
Latvia
9.
Women Aglow International:
"Gospel and Churches".
Strasbourg, France
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Secular and Christian
Higher Education in
Latvia: Processes and
problems"
March 1994
10.
Women Aglow International:
"Gospel and Cultures",
Tesaloniki, Greece
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Christian Education and
Cultural Institutions of
Traditional Christian
Confessions in Latvia.
Topical Questions"
March 1995
11.
"Building a Common and
Comprehensive Security Towards
an Ecumenical Agenda of a
Changing Europe", Tallinn,
Trans-Baltic Network
Dr. S.Gūtmane
A report: "Some
statements on christian
education and training"
Oct. 1995
12.
"The Gospel and Cultures",
University of Oslo, Norway
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Conflict prevention and
peace building through
higher Christian
educational network"
Febr. 1996
13.
"Questions of Christian Education
in Latvia", Latvian Association of
Christian Schools "Aspera",
Latvia
Dr. S.Gūtmane
"Christian education as a
part of Democratic
culture"
May 1996
14.
International symposium
"Weisheit, Kraft und Inspiration
der Diakonie", the Lahti
Deaconate High School, Finland +
Diakoniewissenschaftliches
Dr. hab. J.Vējš
"Charity in Posttotalitarian society: some
socio-ethical problems in
Latvia"
March 1996
Institut, Heidelberg
15.
"Israel-conference" in Roveniemi,
Finland
M.philol. G.Dišlers
"The God and his people
in Time of Josuah
Covenant of the Old
Testament"
Aug. 1997
16.
East European Mission's Network
conference, USA
M.philol. G.Dišlers
"Self-contentment and
agression: Christian
identity in Post-totalitarian
Latvia"
April 1997
17.
Symposium of the World Bible
High Schools at the Minnesota
Bible Institute, USA
M.philol. G.Dišlers
"Initiative of the Christian
Academy in Latvia: the
evangelic identity and the
so called Churchood"
May 1995
7. Concerts of the church music, organized by the LChA
#
Name of the concert
1.
A concert tour of Anna-Lena Maria* for invalids of Latvia:
- in St.Peter's Church,
- in Union of Disabled Persons of Latvia (in the House of the Latvian
Society),
- for disabled children of Latvia.
* Anna-Lena Maria is a world famous singer - invalid (was born without both
arms and legs, but has overcome the physical weakness with enormous
strength of belief in Christ. Has recorded several CD’s, used to be a Champion
in swimming (!)).
2.
A concert tour of the Oslo Chamber Choir in Latvia.
Conductor Grete HelgerØd
Concerts in 1994:
- at the Riga Dom Cathedral,
- the Luther's Church in Tornakalns, Riga
- the Kuldiga Church of St.Ann
3.
A concert of the Oslo Chamber Choir:
- in the Latvian Academy of Music,
- in St.Peter's Church in Riga, February 1995
4.
A seminar, organized by the LChA in the Latvian Academy of Music "Singing
and the Church Music in Norwegian Churches", January 1995
7. Individual activities of the LChA academic personnel
Skaidrīte Gūtmane

* a member of the board of "Women Aglow International", Baltic
Department,

President of the branch organization in Latvia,

* "Josuamission" (Sweden), member of the Board,

* a member of the Council of the Ev. Luth. Luther's congregation
(Rev. Juris Rubenis) from 1992 to 1996,

* a member of the Council of the Ev. Luth. Cross congregation
(from 1997),

* "Friends of Israel, Ass.". President of the branch international
organization in Latvia.
Valdis Tēraudkalns

* President of the Bible Society, Latvia
Guntis Dišlers

* Member of the World Association of the Bible High Schools,

* Pastor of the Ev. Luth. Cross congregation,

* Pastor of the Ev. Luth. Bulduri Congregation.
Juris Cālītis

* Pastor of the International Church of Riga
Rinta Bružēvica

* Member of the International Radio Association (IBRA)
Guntis Kalnietis

* Member of Latvian Association of Physicians and Psychiatrists
Ilze Trapenciere

* Lecturer of courses at the Duke University, USA
Prospects of development
The main trends of expected development of the high school are included into “The
Plan of Strategic Development for 1996-2002.“- see “Appendices“.
According to the records, kept by Department of public and religious affairs at the
Ministry of Justice, by August 1, 1997, there was registered 891 Christian
congregation in Latvia, 75 of them joined in 1997. The wast number of congregations
motivates necessity that ministers with higher education have to be prepared as well
as opens a remarkable prospect for activities of educated people.
Surely there are three institutions of spiritual education registered at the Ministry of
Justice in Latvia: The Seminary of Orthodox Church in Riga, Theological Seminary
of the Union of Baptist Congregations, The Roman Chatolic Seminary in Riga.
However, the above mentioned institutions of learning are limited by confessional
bounds and stay beyond the tasks of Academic and Ecumenical dialogue between the
Church and society. These educational institutions prepare clergy merely for their
own (and only!) needs. Faculty of Theology at the Latvian university is a secular
institution of learning, and it does not prepare clergy. The Latvian Christian
Academy differs from these institutions since it is expected to educate both clergy
and social workers – respectively, people, who are able to manage evangelical
ministration tasks of charity in society and to encourage people’s resocialization.
A minister is not bound within the narrow limits of cult and worship; he has to be
able to organize religious teaching, to offer various religious and charity services (for
instance, to administer Communion in prison or hospital, to baptize a child, to
conduct wedding or funeral rites) according to regulations set by confessional
affiliation of a particular person; a minister has to be professional at the charity tasks
within the frames of social work.
According to the records, held by Department of Social Security at the Ministry of
Welfare, on April 1996, there were 291 social aid services at various levels in Latvia
with 686 persons employed. 955 persons were employed in Children care centers and
Orphanages, and 6943 persons had received home care, financed by local
governments of towns and rural communities. The care was provided by 5161
person. There is one position of social care and charity worker per 800 inhabitants in
Riga, but only one specialist per 300 persons. These figures expose the need in social
care and charity workers with higher education.
Development of the Christian Academy is tended towards practical activity
performed by educated people of Christian stand; it is directed towards integration of
Christianity into Academic environment, which was denied for many decades in
Latvia.
LChA opposes the large and small, dirty and dignified worldly matters by
qotation from the Bible: “May Christ gains and we are in Him“. “We are in Him“
means to live looking upon life from Christ’s perspective. It is life subjected to
Justice of God and service to one’s neighbours. To educated Christians it is a
prospect of service and ministry.
The strategic plan of the high school consists of six interconnected blocks:
1. The prospect of Academic program of studies,
2. The prospect od Professional program of studies,
3. The prospect of further education in sphere of clergy and social care and charity
work,
4. The model of social activities at the Academy,
5. Plans for international cooperation.
6. Improvement of material and technical resources.
Summary: the analysis of a Force field.
LChA is an institution of higher education fostered by the “author“. The idea is being
realized as formulated by author in accordance with State and Church aims, and with
full responsibility in front of students, who confides in it:
 to direct Christianity towards a competent Academic dialogue with
society,
 to lead the Church out of isolation and self-contentment,
 to supply the State with qualified specialists of social charity work.
The students Christians believe that after graduation of the high school they will be
able to see difference between the form of knowledge and the form of society,
between scientific rationality and rationality ethically based upon the Christianity.
The problems can be solved not merely by the Christian ethics, but the whole
discourse of rational ethics as one.
Development of the Academy is faced with
the strongholds and opportunities




the weak points and threats
Still there are many defects, mainly
Brief and qualitative theological and
in details. The most obvious ones:
humanitarian studies, combined with
practical and theoretical orientation of  The Library funds are not fully
education within the frames of open
completed – the collection of a Library
educational system.
that is qualitative and apt to the studies
programs and research work is an
Flexible contents of studies.
expensive and pains-taking process.
Development of student’s skills and
 There is a lack of doctors and
abilities along with their application
professors; one has to do with visiting
within the frames of studies programs.
professors from abroad or no so highly
Orientation
towards
scientific
qualified specialists from Latvia.
competence:
 The use of INTERNET is limited,
 Involvement
into
international
because the telephone exchange of
research projects,
Yurmala city cannot afford more (an
objective problem in the city of
 connection of theological studies
Jurmala).
with research work and arhaelogical
 The structure of unaided studies still is
excavations at the Holy Land,
not set up.
 the commencement of applied
 The fund of stipends in order to sponsor
practical theological research in
completely the studies of gifted students
Latvia.
is not raised.
 Balanced partnership with several

institutions of higher theological
1.There is still very much to do:
education in Europe and the USA.
 The high school has to become an open
 Establishment of Academic environment
center of theological research and
in a rather short period of time:
education in order to meet the needs of
 high motivation and career prospects
society. The scientific research center
for young members of the teaching
“Dialogue Center“ must continue and
staff,
expand its activities.




 involvement of high-level Academic  Correspondence education has to be
specialists from Latvia and abroad
arranged and developed.
into fulfilment of strategic tasks of
 The details for intensive courses in partthe LChA,
time department have to be specified.
 successful and thorough theoretical
 The program for Master’s of theology
workshop provided by the teaching
courses must be detailed.
staff.
 Academic and Professional program
Extensive and multibranched public
“The Sacred Art“ for Bachelor’s of art
activities,
courses has to be prepared for
Democratic self-government and easy
accreditation.
functioning Academic work control
 Investigation of labor market must be
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A PENDIX
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1 APENDIX
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THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE REGISTER OF ENTERPRISES OF
THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
Latvijas evaņģēliski luteriskā Kristīgā Akadēmija
Vidus prospekts 32 Bulduri, Jūrmala LV 2010
Tālrunis un Fakss 754045, Tālrunis 751919 (rektore), 753360 (sekretāre)
LATVIAN EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BY-LAWS
Issued under Article 10, Part 3, of
the University Act
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Christian Academy (hereinafter referred to as
the ‘’Academy’’) shall be an establishment of higher academic education and
science founded by a legal entity and situated within Republic of Latvia and
operating in its best interests. The autonomy of higher educational institutions
is characterized by the rights and obligations of the Academy provided for
under the law and the present By-laws.
The full name of the higher educational institution shall be as follows:
2.1. in the Latvian language - Latvijas evaņģēliski luteriskā Kristīgā
akadēmija;
2.2. in the English language - Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Christian
Academy;
2.3. in the German language - Ev.-luterische Christliche Akademie Lettland;
2.4. The abbreviated name of the higher educational institution in the
Latvian language shall be LKrA.
The legal address of the Academy shall be:
32 Vidus prospekts, Bulduri, Jūrmala LV 2010.
The Academy shall be an institution with rights of self-government exercised
by the management and staff of the Academy in the procedure established
under the Academy By-laws. The Academy shall operate in accordance with
the Constitution of Republic of Latvia, the University Act (published in
“Latvijas Vēstnesis”, 1995, No. 179), the Education Act (published in
“Latvijas Republikas Akadēmijas Padomnieku un Valdības Ziņotājs”, 1991,
No. 31), the Act “On Scientific Activities” (published in “LR AP un Valdības
Ziņotājs”, 1992, Nos. 46/47/48) and other legal acts and the Academy Bylaws.
The Academy shall be a legal entity. It shall have a common seal with the
name of the Academy in the Latvian and English languages and the effigy of
its emblem.
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II. PURPOSES, MAIN DIRECTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
OF OPERATION
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
The main purpose of operation of the Academy shall be to provide residents
of Republic of Latvia with higher professional education in theology and arts
and higher professional education in practical theology and sacral arts to
promote the development of theological sciences for the dialogue with social
and cultural environment of Latvia. To develop and educate personalities
capable of undertaking responsibilities and integrating the objectives of the
Christian Church into the public for the sake of its moral rebirth.
The objectives of the Academy shall be:
7.1. to provide the students with the possibility to acquire higher academic
and professional education, appropriate academic degrees in theology,
arts and professional skills in practical theology and sacral arts;
7.2. to turn out experts in theology having an academic education for
employment in science, national social care agency, diaconal church;
7.3. to carry out fundamental and applied research in theological sciences;
7.4. to ensure academic freedom of the academic staff and students;
7.5. to develop and implement programs for academic and professional
studies, ‘’Dialogue Center’’ for academic research in theology,
academic theological library and facilities to enable the students to
acquire academic education together with professional practice in a
focused and adequate manner consistent with the level of scientific
development;
7.6. to develop programs for further and additional adult education in the
field of social assistance and diacony;
7.7. to inform the public about the activities by the Academy, directions
and facilities for studies and scientific research as well as to offer to
the public the scientific and professional ideas and results of research
acquired at the Academy.
The Academy shall provide for implementation of appropriate programs of
studies to acquire higher professional and academic education. The Academy
shall implement the programs for both academic and professional studies as
well as the programs for further and additional adult education.
Upon completion of the program for academic studies the academic degree of
a Bachelor or Master shall be awarded accordingly. Upon completion of the
program for professional studies the graduates shall be awarded professional
qualification.
The Academy shall be based on the following principles:
10.1. the caritative etc. principles of biblical truth characteristic to the
Christian belief, skills of their practical integration into the modern
neo-religious community, achievements of world scientific opinion,
national interests of Republic of Latvia shall be applied to the studies
and scientific work;
10.2. the Academy shall exercise freedom and autonomy of studies and
scientific work, publishing and promotion of results obtained through
the research;
10.3. the Academy shall ensure the inseparability of studies and scientific
work;
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11.
12.
10.4. the Academy shall provide for reciprocal relations between the
Christian values and culture, warrant the continuity of traditional
Christian values and denounce any manifestations of sectantism in
issues of belief.
Any citizen of Republic of Latvia and persons entitled to an Alien’s Passport
issued in Republic of Latvia as well as persons holding a permit for
permanent residence in Republic of Latvia shall be eligible to acquire higher
professional and academic education at the Academy.
Foreign nationals who had not been granted the permit for permanent
residence shall have the right to study at the Academy under the laws and
other legal acts.
III. COMPETENCE AND OTHER FORMS OF
OPERATION
13.
14.
Pursuant its purpose and objectives the Academy shall:
13.1. develop and adopt the By-laws of the Academy as well as make
amendments to them;
13.2. hire the Academy personnel, determine its obligations and rights,
approve the lists of the staff;
13.3. determine the management bodies of the Academy, procedure for
establishment, reorganization and dissolution of its sub-divisions as
well as the rights and obligations of such sub-divisions;
13.4. determine the procedure and amount of the payment to the personnel
in compliance with the legal acts;
13.5. determine independently the contents and forms of the studies,
develop and approve the programs of studies;
13.6. develop and implement the additional regulations for enrollment and
immatriculation procedure;
13.7. determine basic directions for scientific work;
13.8. award academic degrees and professional qualification, issue the
appropriate certificates of education;
13.9. award the honorary title of the Academy and elect Honorary Members
of the Academy;
13.10. grant the Academy awards and personal scholarships;
13.11. develop and approve Internal Rules of the Academy.
The Academy shall have the right:
14.1. to enter into agreements with educational, scientific and other
institutions within and without Republic of Latvia;
14.2. to organize courses and lectures, hold conferences, congresses and
other meetings;
14.3. to operate within national and international foundations and projects
as well as to establish its own foundations;
14.4. to enter into agreements with public and municipal institutions, other
natural persons and legal entities on education of specialists and
conduct of scientific research;
14.5. to establish sub-divisions of the Academy and open its affiliates and
representation offices;
14.6. to establish its internal societies and other organizational bodies;
14.7. to carry out publishing, business and other commercial activities
consistent with the purpose of the Academy in the procedure provided
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for under the laws, other legal acts and the Academy By-laws as well
as to invest funds in other companies and businesses in compliance
with the purposes of the Academy;
14.8. the sub-divisions, internal societies and other organizational bodies of
the Academy shall operate under the provisions approved by the
Academy Senate. Should the operation of any such sub-division,
society or other organizational body is inconsistent with the relevant
provisions or contradictory to the interests of the Academy, the
Academy Senate shall have the right to suspend or terminate its
activities by the respective resolution.
IV. ACADEMY PERSONNEL
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
The Academy personnel shall comprise:
15.1. academic staff for whom the work at the Academy is their main
employment;
15.2. general Academy personnel for whom the work at the Academy is
their main employment;
15.3. full-time students (students pursuing the Bachelor and professional
programs of studies, students pursuing Mastership and Doctorship,
students of further and additional adult education programs for whom
the studies at the Academy are their main occupation).
The personnel shall have the following rights:
16.1. to participate in making of the Academy management and selfgovernment resolutions and development of internal rules in the
procedure provided for under the Academy By-laws;
16.2. to vote at the elections of self-government bodies and be elected as
members of the same;
16.3. to attend the meetings of collegiate management bodies and express
their opinion;
16.4. to use the Academy premises, facilities, inventory, libraries and
services provided by its sub-divisions.
The management of the Academy shall provide adequate conditions for
professional work, health and recreation as well as possibilities for further and
additional education if advisable in furtherance of interests of the Academy.
The personnel of the Academy shall be responsible for performance of their
obligations. The procedure for qualification of offenses and imposition of
penalties shall be governed by the Labour Law Code of Republic of Latvia
and Internal Rules of the Academy.
The academic personnel shall comprise:
19.1. Professors and Associated Professors;
19.2. Assistant Professors and Senior Researchers;
19.3. Lecturers and Researchers;
19.4. Assistants.
The academic personnel shall perform the pedagogical work and scientific
research.
The elected academic and managerial offices (Rector, Vice-Rector, Dean,
Head of the Chair) at the Academy may be taken by persons up to 65 years of
age. The Rector shall have the right to enter into employment agreements
with retired academic personnel specifying the amount of the work and
payment commensurate to the qualifications of the employee. The Academy
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22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
may grant honorary titles for special contribution to higher education to
Professors and Associated Professors who have reached the retirement age.
Eligible persons may be elected as Honorary Members of the Academy for
special contribution to the operation and development of the Academy.
A person holding the degree of a Habilitated Doctor may be elected as the
Professor. The Professor shall be elected for the term of six years in an open
competition in the procedure provided for under the University Act. The
Rector shall make the employment agreement with the elected person for the
entire term of the office or until he/she reaches the age of 65 years.
A person holding the degree of a Habilitated Doctor or (for the first time)
Doctor may be elected as the Associated Professor. The office of the
Associated Professor may also be held by a person having Doctor’s degree
and at least five-year experience of practical work (as a pastor, in Christian
pedagogy, diaconal care) in his/her field. The Associated Professor shall be
elected for the term of six years in an open competition in the procedure
provided for under the University Act, and the Rector shall make an
employment agreement with him/her.
A person holding the degree of a Habilitated Doctor or Doctor may be elected
as the Assistant Professor. In implementation of a professional program of
studies the office of an Assistant Professor may also be held by a person with
higher education lacking any scientific or academic degree provided that the
person in question has at least ten-year experience of practical work in the
relevant specialty. The Academy Senate shall approve the requirements to be
met by the candidates to the office of an Assistant Professor and elect the
Assistant Professor in accordance with the provisions applicable to election to
academic offices. The Assistant Professor shall be elected for the term of six
years, and the Rector shall make an employment agreement with him/her.
A person holding the degree of a Habilitated Doctor, Doctor or Master may be
elected as the Lecturer. In implementation of a professional program of
studies the office of a Lecturer may also be held by a person with higher
education lacking any scientific or academic degree provided that the person
in question has at least five-year experience of practical work in the relevant
specialty. The Academy Senate shall specify the responsibilities of a Lecturer
and elect the Lecturer in accordance with the provisions applicable to election
to academic offices. The Lecturer shall be elected for the term of six years,
and the Rector shall make an employment agreement with him/her.
A person holding the degree of a Doctor or Master may be elected as the
Assistant. In implementation of a professional program of studies the office of
an Assistant may also be held by a person with higher education lacking any
scientific or academic degree provided that the person in question has at least
five-year experience of practical work in the relevant specialty. The Academy
Senate shall specify the responsibilities and obligations of a Lecturer.
If there is any vacancy or temporary vacancy of a staff employee at the
Academy, the Academy Senate upon proposal by the Rector may decide not
to hold any competition but hire temporarily a guest Professor, guest Assistant
Professor or guest Lecturer for a definite period up to two years. Guest
Professors, guest Assistant Professors or guest Lecturers shall be hired under
an employment agreement, and they shall have no right to participate in the
work of the elected management bodies of the Academy.
A person may be elected to the office of a Senior Researcher for performance
of scientific research under the Act “On Scientific Activities” (published in
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30.
31.
32.
33.
“Latvijas Republikas Augstākās Padomes un Valdības Ziņotājs”, 1992, Nos.
46/47/48).
In case of temporary absence (not exceeding two years) of the relevant
officials and upon the consent by the Academy Senate the Rector shall have
the right to appoint to the Professor’s office an Associated Professor and to
the Assistant Professor’s office - a Lecturer or Assistant having the Doctor’s
degree.
The general personnel shall comprise:
31.1. managerial personnel;
31.2. auxiliary teaching personnel;
31.3. service personnel;
31.4. other personnel.
The general personnel shall be hired under employment agreements made
with the members of general personnel by the Academy Rector or the person
authorized by him/her.
The employment relations with general personnel shall be governed by the
Labour Law Code of Republic of Latvia, Internal Rules of the Academy and
the signed employment agreements.
V. STUDIES AT THE ACADEMY
34.
35.
36.
37.
The right to study at the Academy shall be available to any person who has
acquired:
34.1. general secondary education and intends to study for higher academic
education and Bachelor’s degree and higher professional education;
34.2. Bachelor’s degree and intends to study for Master’s degree;
34.3. Master’s degree and intends to study for Doctor’s degree.
The additional regulations for enrollment of students shall be approved by the
Academy Senate. The number of students at the Academy shall be determined
by its founder.
The students shall have the right:
36.1. to use the opportunities of studies offered by the Academy and acquire
academic education and scientific degree or higher professional
education;
36.2. to use the Academy premises, library, equipment, devices, culture,
sport and medical facilities;
36.3. to suspend and resume their studies in the prescribed procedure;
36.4. to choose the direction of the studies;
36.5. to vote and be elected to the student self-government bodies,
participate in management bodies of the Academy and organize
societies and clubs.
The student self-government shall operate under the provisions developed by
the students and approved by the Academy Senate. The self-government
rights of students shall be governed by the Academy rules and the said
provisions. The student self-government may have the rights of a legal entity,
provided that it has been duly registered as a public or non-profit organization
in the procedure specified under the law. The students shall have the right of
veto at the Academy Senate in the matters affecting the interests of students.
The resolutions adopted by the student self-government shall become binding
for all students of the Academy upon their approval by the Academy Senate.
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38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
The studies at the Academy shall proceed under the programs of studies
approved by the Academy Senate. The operation of the relevant program of
studies shall be determined by the description of contents and implementation
of the studies. The programs of studies may also be developed and presented
for approval by separate Professors as well as departments or other academic
sub-divisions in the procedure specified by the Academy Senate. Special
requirements to the studies shall be established by the Academy Senate. If any
program of studies is eliminated, the Academy shall provide the students with
the possibility to continue their education within another program of studies
or another higher educational institution.
The Academy shall implement both the academic and professional programs
of studies. Programs of studies which upon their completion provide the
students with an academic or higher professional education may not be
shorter than four years.
The academic programs of studies shall end with final examinations that
include the writing and defending of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Paper.
The professional programs of studies shall end with State examinations that
may include the development and defending of a Graduation Paper or
Graduation Project.
Final examinations and State examinations may be held both in oral and
written form. Their organization and procedure shall be determined by the
Provisions for Final Examinations and State Examinations approved by the
Academy Senate.
A tuition fee for studies at the Academy shall be established. The amount of
the fee and payment procedure shall be determined by the Academy Senate
for each academic year. The tuition fee shall be paid by individuals and legal
entities as specified under the agreements made by the Academy with the
students. The full amount or a part of the tuition fee may be paid by the State
in the procedure established by the Cabinet of Ministers.
VI. MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE
44.
45.
46.
The Academy shall have the following main representational, management
and decision-making bodies:
44.1. the Academy Assembly;
44.2. the Academy Senate;
44.3. the Rector;
44.4. the Auditing Commission;
44.5. the Arbitration Court.
The Assembly shall be the supreme collegiate body of representation and
management and the decision-making body acting under the Academy
mandate. It shall consist of 20 members: a founder’s representative, the
Rector, the Vice-Rector and the representatives of academic personnel and
students to be elected to the Assembly for the term of three years by means of
a secret ballot.
The procedure for nomination and election of representatives to the Academy
Assembly and their dismissal therefrom as well as the procedure for
convening and holding the Assembly meetings shall be governed by the
Assembly Provisions. Upon election of representatives to the Assembly the
proportion established under the University Act in respect of the number of
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47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
representatives elected from the academic personnel and the students shall be
retained.
The regular meetings of the Academy Assembly shall be held by the Academy
Senate or the Rector at least once in every three years. The emergency
meetings of the Assembly shall be held upon the demand by the Rector, the
Academy Senate or at least one half of the academic personnel as well as one
half of the students.
The Assembly meeting shall:
48.1. adopt the Academy By-laws and make amendments to them;
48.2. elect and dismiss the Rector;
48.3. hear the report by the Rector;
48.4. elect the Academy Senate and approve its provisions;
48.5. elect the Auditing Commission and Arbitration Court;
48.6. approve provisions for the Auditing Commission and Arbitration
Court;
48.7. discuss and decide on other matters related to conceptual directions of
the Academy operation not included within the competence of the
Academy Senate, Rector or Vice-Rector.
The resolution by the Assembly meeting shall be adopted by a simple
majority of votes, an it shall be competent to adopt the resolutions (with the
exception of cases specified under Article 50 below) if at least one half of the
Assembly members are present at the meeting.
The resolutions on amendments to the Academy By-laws and election of the
rector to the office and his/her dismissal therefrom shall be adopted by the
majority of votes equal to three-fourths of the total number of the Assembly
members.
The Academy Senate shall be a collegiate management and decision-making
body of the Academy. It shall consist of 12 members elected for the term of
three years by the Assembly meeting. The operation of the Academy Senate
shall be governed by the provisions approved by the Assembly. The
competence of the Academy Senate shall cover all fields of the Academy
operation, approval of provisions for election to academic offices, provisions
for final examinations and state examinations, lecturing and methodology,
scientific research, matters of organization and coordination of the studies,
foundation, reorganization and dissolution of sub-divisions and approval of
provisions for such sub-divisions.
The Academy Senate shall approve Internal Rules of the Academy and
determine the amounts and procedure for payment of salaries. The salary shall
not be less that the minimum wage (hourly rate, monthly salary or basic
monthly salary) established by the Cabinet of Ministers.
The Academy Senate shall establish a standing commission to control the
performance of the Academy By-laws and compliance of the Academy
operation with the laws and other legal acts.
Upon its own initiative the Academy Senate may establish a Convention of
Councilors that shall operate under the University Act and provisions
approved by the Academy Senate.
The Rector shall be an official representative of the Academy who shall:
55.1. represent the Academy without any specific Power of Attorney;
55.2. carry out general administrative management of the Academy,
supervise and organize the operation and financial affairs of the
Academy and be responsible for it.
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56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
The Assembly meeting of the Academy shall elect the Rector from among the
candidates nominated by the Academy Senate for the term of five years by
means of a secret ballot. The Rector may not be re-elected to the office for
more than two successive terms. The dismissal of the Rector may be initiated
by the Academy Senate.
The Rector shall give instructions and take decisions concerning the
operational matters of the Academy, make employment agreements with
personnel, sign Powers of Attorney etc. documents within the framework of
his/her competence.
Upon the nomination by the Rector the Academy Senate shall approve the
appointment of the Vice-Rector for studies and scientific work. The
competence of the Vice-Rector shall include the organization and
coordination of scientific themes and scientific work by the staff, and analysis
of programs of studies. Other responsibilities of the Vice-Rector shall be
specified by the Academy Senate.
The economic operation by the Academy shall be managed and supervised by
Assistant Manager. The responsibilities of the Assistant Manager shall be
specified by the Rector under the respective employment agreement.
The operation of the Academy shall be controlled by the Auditing
Commission. The Auditing Commission consisting of three members shall be
appointed by the Academy Assembly meeting for the term of three years. No
representatives of the managerial personnel may be appointed as members of
the Auditing Commission. The Auditing Commission shall have the right to
inspect and audit the property of the Academy and examine the Academy
operation, study the documentation pertaining to economic and financial
position of the Academy. The Auditing Commission shall report its actions to
the Academy Senate at least once in a year.
The Academy Assembly meeting shall by secret ballot elect from among the
academic personnel the Arbitration Court consisting of three members that
shall serve for the term of three years. No representatives of the managerial
personnel may be elected to the Arbitration Court. The resolutions by the
Arbitration Court shall be approved by the Academy Senate and executed by
the management. The members of the Arbitration Court shall be responsible
for their actions before the Academy Assembly. The Arbitration Court shall
operate in compliance with the requirements specified under the University
Act.
The Academy may have the following sub-divisions:
62.1. Departments;
62.2. the Scientific Research Center;
62.3. the College;
62.4. the Bible School.
The operation and status of Departments shall be specified under the
provisions approved by the Academy Senate. The Departments shall provide
for adequate implementation of programs of studies, organization of process
of studies, coordinate research programs as well as perform other
responsibilities arising out of the purposes and objectives established for
operation of the Departments. Each Department shall be managed by its Head
to be elected by the Department personnel for the term of office not exceeding
five years. The Department Head may not be re-elected to the office for more
than two successive terms.
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64.
65.
66.
The status and objectives of the Scientific Research Center shall be specified
under the provisions approved by the Academy Senate. The operation of the
Scientific Research Center shall be managed by its Head.
Upon consent by the founder of the Academy and by resolution of the
Academy Assembly the College, a sub-division for provision of professional
education within the period of studies less than four years may be established.
Upon consent by the founder of the Academy and by resolution of the
Academy Assembly the Bible School with the two-year period of studies may
be established to raise the level of general knowledge about Christianity.
VII. PROPERTY AND FUNDS OF THE ACADEMY
67.
68.
69.
70.
The property of the Academy shall comprise the property and funds allocated
by its founder, tuition fees, income from scientific activities and scientific
research, income from the commercial and economic activities provided for
under the Academy By-laws, donations and gifts by legal entities and
individuals as well as credits granted by banks and other credit institutions.
The Academy shall manage its financial resources in compliance with the
Regulations applicable to non-profit organizations.
The structure of financial resources of the Academy shall be determined by
the Academy Senate but the implementation of the budget shall be controlled
by the Auditing Commission.
The Academy may own land, movable and immovable property and
intellectual property as well as funds within and without Latvia. The
Academy shall have the right to manage its property in order to achieve the
purposes specified under the Academy By-laws.
The Academy shall have the right to use and exploit the property of the
founder placed in its possession. The procedure for use of the founder’s
property placed in the possession of the Academy shall be determined under
the bilateral agreement made between the Academy and its founder.
VIII. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION BY THE
ACADEMY
71.
72.
The Academy shall promote international cooperation between higher
educational institutions.
According to its specific purposes the Academy shall have the right to enter
into cooperation agreements with foreign higher educational institutions as
well as to organize joint ventures with foreign companies in the procedure
provided for under the legislative acts of Republic of Latvia.
IX. REORGANIZATION AND DISSOLUTION OF THE
ACADEMY
73.
The Academy shall be reorganized or dissolved by the resolution of its
founders or in other cases provided for under the law. Should the license
issued to the founder be canceled in the statutory procedure, the Academy
shall be dissolved or reorganized into such educational institution that has no
status of higher educational establishment.
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74.
75.
Upon dissolution or reorganization of the Academy the students shall be
provided with the possibility to continue studies at another higher educational
establishment.
In case of dissolution or reorganization of the Academy its founder shall be
liable for obligations of the Academy as provided for under the laws and other
legal acts.
X. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION AND AMENDING OF
THE ACADEMY BY-LAWS
76.
77.
The Academy By-laws shall be adopted and amended by the meeting of the
Academy Assembly in the procedure specified under the Academy By-laws.
Any member of the Academy Assembly shall have the right to propose
amendments to the Academy By-laws. The Academy By-laws and
amendments to them shall be approved by the founder of the Academy.
The Academy By-laws and amendments to them shall take effect upon their
approval by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Prime Minister
Minister for Education and Science,
Assistant Prime Minister
J.Celmiņš
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LICENCE OF LATVIAN EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
THE BY–LAWS (STATUTES) OF THE DEACONAL INSTITUTE
2 APENDIX
IEŅĒMUMA DIENESTA IZZIŅA PAR LKRA STĀŠANOS
NODOKOĻU MAKSĀTĀJU UZSKAITĒ UN NORĒĶINĀŠANOS AR
VALSTS BUDŽETU.
PAŠVALDĪBU IZZIŅA PAR ATTIECĪGĀS MĀCĪBAS IESTĀDES
DARBĪBAS IESPĒJAMĪBU TĀS ADMINISTRATĪVAJĀ
TERITORIJĀ.
Nekustāmā īpašuma Bulduru prospektā 21 nomas līgums
3 APENDIX
Academic year 1996/97
EXCERPT FROM MINUTES NO. 12 OF THE MEETING OF
LATVIAN EV.-LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SENATE
Jūrmala
April 29,1997
The meeting was chaired by: Rector, Dr.theol., Dr.phil. Sk. Gūtmane
The meeting was attended by:
Prof. Jānis Vējs,
Manager of Studies Baiba Zīvere,
Asst.Prof. A.Kuzņecova,
Asst.Prof. V.Tēraudkalns,
Asst.Prof. I.Trapenciere,
Asst.Prof. O.Brūveris,
Lecturer Rev. Guntis Dislers,
Asst.Prof. Guntis Kalnietis,
Accountant Lāsma Janberga,
Eskil Albertsson (President of the ‘’Swedish Alliance Mission’’, Sweden),
Donald Richman (Vice-President of the ‘’Good News for Israel’’, USA),
students R.Valters, I.Ozola.
Minutes were kept by: Vineta Zāle, Secretary of the Senate
Agenda:
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1.
Approval of the report containing Self-evaluation of the Program for
Academic studies for the degree of Bachelor of Theology and the program for
Professional studies made by the Supervising Committee and Sub-committee
for Academy Self-Evaluation.
2.
.....
Reports were delivered by: Rector Dr. S.Gūtmane, Asst.Prof. I.Trapenciere,
Asst.Prof. V.Tēraudkalns, Asst.Prof. O.Brūveris
Contribution to the debate was made by: Prof. Jānis Vējs, Lecturer Rev.
Guntis Dislers, Accountant Lāsma Janberga, Eskil Albertsson (President,
‘’Alianssmission’’, Sweden), Donald Richman (Vice-President, Interlutheran
mission organization ‘’Good News for Israel’’ from the USA).
Dr. S.Gūtmane introduced the Senate members to the report on Selfevaluation of the Program for Professional studies, “Practical Theology” made
by the Supervising Committee and Sub-committee.
The following aspects of the Program for professional studies were put
forward for approval by the Senate Members:
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Parameter
Aims and objectives of the program for studies
Quality of contents of the Program for studies
Professional practical studies
Orientation towards scientific work in the subjects and
process of studies
System used to ensure the quality of studies
Evaluation
4
3
4
3
3
Evaluation grades: 4 - very good
3 - very satisfactorily
2 - satisfactorily
1 - unsatisfactorily
Every aspect was voted on separately. A debate arose on the aspect 3.
Asst.Prof. O.Brūveris, Lect. G.Dislers, E.Albertsson participated in the debate.
The majority voted for the evaluation as ‘’4’’.
The Senate resolved:
1.
To approve the Self-evaluation report made by the LChA Supervising
Committee.
2.
To recommend to execute the report in compliance with the guideline
requirements for evaluation of Programs of studies at Higher educational
institutions established by Ministry of Education and Science.
3.
To file with the Center of the Evaluation of the Quality of the Highest
Education the Documents for Accreditation of the program for professional
higher education studies, ‘’Practical Theology’’, by July 10, 1997.
Chairman of the meeting: the LChA Rector, Dr.theol., Dr.phil. Skaidrīte
Gūtmane
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Senate Members:
Senate Secretary:
seal
True excerpt:
V.Zāle, Secretary of the LChA Senate
July 1, 1997
Academic year 1996/97
EXCERPT FROM MINUTES NO. 12 OF THE OPEN MEETING OF
LATVIAN EV.LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SENATE
4 APENDIX
CALCULATIONS FOR 1996
FINANCIAL REPORT
UZZIŅA PAR DARBA SAMAKSAS NOTEIKUMIEM LKRA
1. Darba samaksas noteikumus īsteno LKrA rektora pavēle “Par
pasniedzēju darba samaksu” un “Rīkojums par docētāju slodzēm”.
Darba samaksas likmes akadēmijā nav zemākas par Latvijas Ministru
kabineta noteiktajām likmēm.
2. Administratīvajām un mācību palīgpersonāla darba samaksu nosaka pēc
rektora apstiprināta štatu saraksta.
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Apstiprināts LKrA Senāta sēdē
1996.g. 15. oktobrī
RĪKOJUMS PAR MĀCĪBU SPĒKU SLODZĒM LKRA
1. Noteikt šādus docētāju slodzes aprēķinu normatīvus:
 Lekcijas, semināri, praktiskie darbi
1 akadēmiskā stunda 50 min. 1 st.
 Ieskaites, eksāmeni (mutiskie)
0,5 st. katram studentam;
 Ieskaites, testi (rakstiskie)
0,25 st. katram studentam;
 kontroldarbu, pastāvīgo darbu pārbaude
0,25 st. katram studentam;
NB!: kontroldarbi, pastāvīgo darbu pārbaude ietilpst pasniedzēju slodzē, ja to paredz
attiecīgā kursa programma.
 Diplomdarba (diplomprojekta) vadīšana
15 st. par vienu darbu;
 Bakalaura darba vadīšana
15 st. par vienu darbu;
 Mācību darba konsultēšana
0,5 st. katram studentam;
 Recenzēšana
3 st. par vienu darbu;
 Diplomdarbu, bakalaura darbu konsultēšana
1 st. katram studentam;
 Eksaminācijas (projekta, bakalaura, diplomdarba) komisijas vadīšana;
 Piedalīšanās eksaminācijas komisijās
0,5 katram studentam
 Ekspertīze - rezenzēšana
5 st. katram studentam
2. Saskaņā ar Ministrijas kabineta noteikumiem Nr. 191, 23.08.1994.g. augstskolu
 lektoriem un asistentiem noteikta darba slodze 600 - 1000 stundu gadā,
 docentiem un profesoriem ne mazāk par 6 lekciju un semināru nodarbībām nedēļā.
3. LKrA Studiju daļai sagatavot atbilstošu atskaites dokumentāciju par :
lekciju,
eksāmenu,
konsultāciju,
slodžu izpildi, kas iesniedzama LKrA grāmatvedībā.
LKrA Rektore: Sk.Gūtmane
Lasīju: studiju daļas vadītāja: B.Zīvere
Galvenā grāmatvede: L.Zanberga
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATERIAL BASIS OF STUDIES AT
LCHA
LChA owns two building blocks: 23 Bulduru prospect and 32 Vidus prospect.
Table 1.
TOTAL DWELLING PLACE
ROOMS AND PREMISES
SIZE
M2
269
110,6
36
50
76,3
100
1 200
6 000
Auditoriums
Library
Reading rooms
Chapel
Kitchen and Dining room Complex
Land (owned)
Land (rented)
AMOUN
T
NOTES
9
1
2
2
1
FOR SOCIAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS
50
76,3
100
Chapel / for Prayers
Chapel / Hall
Cafe
There is no Sports hall at the ChA but there
is Contract with sanatoriums "Edinburga"
and "Lielupe" about the Rent of respective
Facilities for student needs
For Dormitory needs Lielupe Science house
comfortable rooms are available
50
Part of the
Payemnt is
covered by
LChA
NB! LChA has received another Building block 4000 m2 — after the
Reconstruction it will be used for the Academic library, Conference hall needs and
more Auditoriums and Classrooms.
Table 2
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT OF STUDIES
EQUIPMENT
AMOUNT
Epidiascope
Overhead projectors for A4 slides
"Demolux"
Regular slide projectors
Cassette recorders
Amplifier with Mic and
Loudspeakers
Codoscope
Pofessional photo camera Leica R7
and Acss.
Leica lenses
1
2
NOTES
2
6
2
1
1
3
28/2,8 80/1,4 135/2,8
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Snapshot cameras "Minolta",
"Ricoh"
Photo enlarger "Azov", "Durst"
Copy machines "AGFA",
"Toshiba", "Sharp"
2
TV and Video set "Funai"
Computers IBM 486 DX/66 Mhz
8MB RAM, 412MB HDD
1
3
Computers IBM Pentium 75Mhz
8MB RAM, 805MB HDD
3
Printers HP (Lazer and Ink)
Fax & Phones "Panasonic",
"Toshiba"
Audiocassettes for the Program of
Theology
Audiocassettes for Modern
Languages
White boards
White screens for projection
5
2
2
4
More than 1000 copies per year
are made for study needs
# Intensive use of this equipment
guarantees available materials for
both students and teachers
#
Computer class alows 110 hours
of PC access for each student in
the Program called
"Basics of Information
technology" with MS DOS, MS
Windows 95,
MS Word and MS Excel
100
10
2
Asisstant rector for Management and Maintenance
E.Grīns
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE LIBRARY OF
THE LCHA
1. The Library of the LChA is a Scientific Library.
2. The LChA Library is included in the joint Catalogue of the Republic of Latvia,
the joint information file "Foreign periodicals in the libraries of Latvia".
For the time being the LChA Library is situated on the 2nd floor of the main building
of the LChA comprising the area of 167,6 m2.
4. The LChA has acquired an area of 4,000 m2 at 21 Bulduru prospect to
accomplish the building of the Theological Library of the LChA according to the
construction plan of the architect M.Liepa (see: The Construction Plan of the new
building of the LChA at 21 Bulduru prospect) and "The strategic development
plan of the LChA 1887. - 2002”).
5. The Library is compiled with the view of quality in compliance with the goals of
the LChA and its training program. The orders for books are placed through
internationally acknowledged subject catalogues. The international Lutheran
organization "Good News for Israel" (USA), the ”Dialogcenter” of the Århus
University (Danmark), and International Book Aid London (UK) give assistance
in supplying books for the Library.
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6. At present the library comprises 3128 titles; the total number of books is 3298.
(Some of the books are located at 32 Vidus prospect for the use of visiting
lecturers).
7. The books are classified according to the international DDC classification.
The Book stocks:
 The General section - Reference Books,
Dictionaries, The Bible translations.
176
 Philosophy and related branches
980
 Religion
1020
 Social Sciences
620
 Languages
39
 The Sciences
150
 Technology (applied research)
 The Fine Arts
152
 Fiction
50
 General Geography and History
50
8. The Academy has an agreement with the Library of Jûrmala (head I.Zoldnere) to
let the students of the Academy use the books at the Jûrmala Library and readingrooms at Bulduri. Both fiction and other literature at this Library is at the disposal
of the students of the LChA The Library being situated near the Academy is very
convenient.
9. The Library comprises complete sets of the following periodicals:
In Foreign languages:
 National Geographic,
 IGNIS Journal. Zeitschrift für christliche pszchologie, therapie and
Biblische seelsorge,
 Prophecy Today Vol.12 1996,
 Good News for Israel,
 Spirituality in East and West. DialogCenter International.
 Update & Dialog on New religious movements 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996,
 Journal of Baltic Studies,
 Baltic Studies Newsletter,
 Berliner Dialog. Informationen un Standpunkte zur religösen Begegnung
 Biblical Atrcheology Review
 Apostolic Care since 1995
 Newsweek - selection since 1993
In Latvian:
 Labâ Vçsts. (A magazine importing Christian knowledge),
 Luteriskâ Mantojuma Fonds: Mantojums. (A magazine on Lutheran
theology),
 Ceļabiedrs. (A Christian monthly by LELBA),
 Eiropas Dialogs. (A magazine for European integration),
 Files of the following newspapers: Diena, Izglîtîba un Kultûra, The
Official Newspaper of the Republic of Latvia: "Latvijas Vçstnesis",
Latvijas Luterânis, Svçtdienas Rîts.
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Our dream is to get access to the London and Washington libraries through the World
Wide Web.
Librarian of the LChA
B.Grîna
5 APENDIX
REFERENCE TO ACADEMIC STAFF OF LCHRA (SHORTENED
VERSION OF CV)
1. Regular teaching staff from Latvia (alphabetic order)
No.
Name,
Surname
1 Rinta
Bružēvica
2 Olafs
Brūveris
3 Juris Cālītis
Position
Scientific
degree
Length of
profes–
sional
service
Lecturer
M.Philol.
12
Assistant
professor
Assistant
professor
Dr. Theol.
15
Dr.Phil.hab.
Dr. Theol.
Dr. Psych.
25
Courses
French
Latin
History of Christian mission
Systematic theology
The Symbols of Lutheran
faith
Creeds in the Bible
Theology
of
the
Old
Testament
4 Guntis Dišlers Lecturer,
M.Philol,
executive
Pastor of
director of the Ev.Luth.
"Dialogue
Church
Centre"
5 Skaidrīte
Rector,
Dr.Phil.
Gūtmane
lecturer
Dr. Theol.
13
6 Gunārs
Jukumnieks
Lecturer
Art critic
40
7 Māris
Jukumnieks
Lecturer
M.A.
designer
10
8 Guntis
Kalnietis
Assistant
professor
Dr. Psych.
psychiatrist
clinician
Dr.Phil.
20
Theology
of
the New
Testament
Introduction to Redemptive
theology
Bible doctrines
History of art
History and theology of
image in Christian art
Iconography
Fundamentals
of
environmental art
Modern Art
Psychiatry
28
Introduction to philosophy
M.Theol.
candidate for
a
doctor's
degree at LU
5
Psychology and sociology of
religion
Spiritual
growth
and
Christian counseling
9 Aino
Assistant
Kuzņecova
professor
10 Gatis Līdums Assistant
26
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11 Rūta Lūse
12 Gunta
Ošeniece
13 Guntars
Prānis
Assistant
professor
Assistant
Lecturer
14 Aija Priedīte
Assistant
professor
15 Ģirts Priedols Assistant
16 Silvija Rēvele Assistant
professor
17 Ritma
Rungule
Assistant
professor
18 Valdis
Tēraudkalns
Program
director
bachelor's
degree
theology,
assistant
professor
19 Didzis-Andris Assistant
Lasmanis
20 Ilze
Assistant
Trapenciere professor
21 Anita
Assistant
Vecgrāve
professor
M.Philol.
32
English
B.Philol.
candidate for
a
master's
degree
M.Theol.
M. in Church
music,
conductor
Dr. Phil
5
German
10
Hymnology
Liturgy
16
History of Latvian culture
3
Computer science
11
Psychology of organizations
20
The methods of social
research
Sociology
History of theology I
History of theology II
B.Sc.
Analyst
of
computer
systems
M.E.,
candidate for
a
doctor's
degree at AS
Dr.Soc.
M.Theol.,
for candidate for
a
doctor's
in degree at LU,
President of
Latvian
Bible society
M.L.
3
10
Fundamentals of general law
Dr.Soc.
10
Family sociology
Dr.Psyh.
18
Introduction to psychology
Personality psychology
Developmental psychology
History of Christianity I
Patristics
History of Christianity II
Middle Ages
Modern philosophy
Philosophy of Modern Times
Hebrew
22 Jānis Vējš
Vice-rector,
Dr.
program
Phil.habil.,
director
for professor
master's degree
in theology
35
23 Ilmārs
Zvirgzds
Lecturer
4
M.Theol.
23 members of teaching staff in LChA from Latvia are engaged on regular basis.
9 of them are doctors, 3 lecturers at present are taking courses for doctor's degree at
Latvian University.
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2. Visiting professors (from abroad)
Visiting professors on regular basis are working jointly with young teaching
staff members of Academy
No.
Name,
Surname
Position
Scientific
degree
Length of
profes–
sional
service
1
Johannes
Aagaard
Professor
Dr.Theol.
hab.
41
2
Steinar
Bakken
Lecturer
10
3
Tilo Claussen Lecturer
M.Polit.
M.Psych.,
Rel.Hist.
Missionary
4
Jan Gossner
Assistant
professor,
lecturer, rector
M.Theol.
24
5
Wolf-Dieter
Hartmann
Peter Hübner
Assistant
professor
Assistant
professor
Dr.Psych.
20
Dr. Phil.
Dr. Psych.
25
Assistant
professor
Dr. Phil.
Mission
sciences
36
6
7
Knud
JØrgensen
15
8
Eero Kalevi Rector,
Junkkaala
lecturer
Dr. Theol
27
9
Donald
Clary
R. Assistant
professor,
Missionary
Tore
Associated
Lindholm
professor,
senior
researcher
Dr. Theol.
17
Dr. Phil.
30
Francis
Wesley
Monseth
Johannes
Orville
Mosbo
Dr. Theol.
M.Div.
29
10
11
12
Assistant
professor
Professor
at Dr.
Theol. 30
the Institute of (USA)
Lutheran Bible
in Sietle
Courses
University
of
Orhus
(Danmark)
World religions
Theological processes in the
Modern world
University of Oslo
Politology
Demography
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Pneumatology
Norsk
DiakonihØyskole,
Oslo
Deacon's education
Evangelical social work
University of Hamburg
Psychology of religion II
Friedrich
Alexander
university
Psychology of religion I
Oslo university
Theory and history of
Christian mission,
Evangelization
Finnish Theological institute
Archaeology
and
Geography of the Bible
Alder's memorial university
Psychology of family and
marriage
Oslo university, Norwegian
Institute of Human Rights
The problems of ethics and
human rights
History and practices of
labor and social law
The methods of social
research
Concordia Seminary USA
Theology of the Old
Testament
Concordia Seminary
The methods of the Biblical
exegesis,
Gospels (Exegesis) Letters
of the New Testament
(Exegesis)
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13
14
Robert
L. Assistant
Moylan
professor
Wagner
Senior
Wolfgang
researcher
Dr.Theol.
30
Dr. Psych.
33
Concordia Seminary
Judaism and Christianity
The Institute of Christian
psychology
IGNIS
(Germany)
Psychology of marriage
Each academic year 14 scientists from well–known European high schools and
authoritative educational institutions of Lutheran theology are engaged in LChA,
8 of them are doctors and professors
3. Visiting and part-time professors (from Latvia)
No.
Name,
Surname
Position
Scientific
degree
Length of
profes–
sional
service
1
Aivars
Baldiņš
Assistant
professor
Dr.Hist.
2
Dagmāra
Beitnere
Lecturer
M.Phil.
17
candidate for
a
doctor's
degree in AS
3
Gatis Bušs
Dr. Psych.
13
4
Arvīds
Drīzulis
Assistant
professor
Assistant
professor
39
5
Ināra
Krūmiņa
Ludmila
Kuprijanov
a
Assistant
professor
Lecturer
Artist
Assistant
professor
Dr. Psyh
7
Roberts
Mūks
Assistant
professor
Dr.Phil.
8
Pēteris
Laķis
Jānis
Andris Osis
Anita
Plūme
Professor,
rector
Professor,
rector
Assistant
professor
Dr. Phil
20
Painter
26
M.Paed.
17
6
9
10
10
25
Dr. Hist
Courses
Latvian university
Introduction to political
sciences
Institute of Philosophy and
Sociology
World's religions
Introduction to history of
Eastern religions
Introduction to family
counseling
Latvian Academy of Arts
Sculpture
Latvian university
General psychology
The president of Committee
of Social and Labor affairs at
the Parliment of LR
The methods of social work
System of social welfare in
Europe
Academy of Culture
History of Culture
Theology of P.Tillich
Academy of Culture
Theology of Rule
Latvian Academy of Arts
Painting
Work with ill-disposed
families
Problems of family and
sexual patology
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11
12
13
14
15
Anda
GaitniecePutāne
Andris
Teikmanis
Vilis
Vārsbergs
Jānis
Zemītis
Juris Zaķis
Lecturer
M.Psych.
13
Therapy of crisis
Latvian university
Psychology of interaction
Lecturer
M.A.
artist
Dr. Theol
5
Painting
29
Church administration
Painter
36
Painting
Dr.Phys.
20
Latvian university
Physics and the Bible
Assistant
professor
Professor
Professor,
Rector
academic year 1999/2000.
15 visiting professors are engaged in LChA, 9 of them are professors and
doctors
There are 39 members of teaching staff in LChA that are working on
regular and constant basis; 21 person of them are qualified as doctors and
professors
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Jānis Vējš
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
March 2, 1936, in Jelgava
2. EDUCATION:
1957 - Graduate of Riga Pedagogical Institute, English Language Department.
1962 - Oxford University, BA (Theol.)
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Dr.phil.habil., Professor.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Since 1970 - Candidate of Philosophy Sciences.
Since 1972 - Academy of Sciences, Institute of History.
Since 1980 - Institute of Philosophy and Law.
Lecturer of the course in ‘’Linguistic Analytical Philosophy’’ for Mastership
students at the Institute and LatvianUniversity.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvianpress editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions 3
III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 4
5
1
Valdis Tēraudkalns
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
1990 - Graduate of Riga Technical University, Faculty of Chemistry
Technology.
1994 - Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, USA.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Mg.Theol.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Since 1994 - Lecturer at the Lutheran Diacony Institute.
Since 1994 - Lecturer at the Social Health School under Medicine Academy.
1990-1991 - Assistant Minister of Baptist Church in Subate.
1991-1992 - Minister of Baptist Church in Subate.
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Since 1993 - Baptist Church in Bauska.
1990-1995 - Secretary of LatvianBible Society.
Since 1996 - President of LatvianBible Society.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvianpress editions 3 President of LatvianBible
Society,
Manager of new Translation
of the Bible
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 2
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
Dagmāra Beitnere
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
March 13, 1955, in Ventspils
2. EDUCATION:
1974-1980 - Latviannnn University, Faculty of History and Philosophy,
specialty of History, Graduation Paper ‘’History Philosophy Problems in Works by
R.Vitram’’’.
1983-1986 - post-graduate course at the Latviannnn University, Thesis
‘’Religious Philosophy of LatvianExiles’’.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
German
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1980 -1983 - Head of Methodological Office of Philosophy Chair at the
Latviannnn University, lecturer of LatvianUniversity.
1986 - Assistant at Academy of Sciences, Institute of Philosophy and
Sociology.
September 1992 - Assistant at Academy of Sciences, Institute of Philosophy
and Sociology, under a Grant on the theme ’’Dievturība as a Phenomenon of
LatvianMoral Culture in the 20th Century’’.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvianpress editions 8
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
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Skaidrīte Gūtmane
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
December 8, 1948, in Riga
2. EDUCATION:
1969 - cum laude graduate of Latviannnn University, qualification Philologist, Teacher of Literature.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
Greek
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Dr.phil.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Scientific activities:
1978 - Doctor of Philology. Thesis nostrified as Dr.phil. in 1992.
Directions of scientific work - literature reviews, relations between Culture and
Theology.
A member of Council of Rectors of LatvianHigher Educational Institutions.
1978-1985 - Senior Lecturer at the LatvianUniversity.
Since 1985 - Lecturer at Riga Applied Arts College.
Since 1991 - Asst.Prof. at LatvianUniversity Faculty of Theology.
May 1993 - Founder and Rector of LatvianLutheran Deaconal Institute (after
Accreditation in November 1995 - ev. luth. Christian Academy).
Since December 1995 - Leader of the Christian radio program ‘’Mazliet ticu’’
(Believe a Bit).
Creative activities:
Attending Conferences, including the most important specified below:
until 1983 - annual Scientific conferences of LatvianState University.
1984 - Initiator of the All-Union Scientific Conference ‘’Philosophy and
Literary Critic’’ (dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Prof., Dr.phil. Kārlis Kraulins)
at the University. The Conference was controversial to the Marxist ideology
prevailing at the time, facilitated the development of an alternative creative thinking
during the period of Communist rule. It was the main reason why she had to leave the
University with a reprimand due to her refusal to keep strictly to Marxist-Leninist
ideology.
October 1992 - ‘’Gruntvig Readings’’ at Århus University in Danmark, the
report ‘’Christian Education in Latviannnn’’.
Since 1993 - ‘’Januarkursus’’, annual seminars of Bible studies at the Bible
Institute in Copenhagen, Danmark.
November 1993 - Conference of a worldwide organization ‘’Women Aglow
International’’ in Arizona, the USA, the report ‘’Women and Democratic
Development in Latviannnn’’.
March 1994 - the ‘’Women Aglow International’’ conference in Strasbourg, the
report ‘’Education and Problems of Changing Qualification in Latviannnn’’.
March 1995 - the ‘’Women Aglow International’’ conference in Thesaloniki,
Greece, the report ‘’Problems of Secular and Christian Education in Latviannnn’’.
July 1994 - Conference of International Bible School Association in
Minneapolis, USA, the report ‘’Christian Education in Latviannnn and Initiatives of
LatvianChristian Academy’’.
May 1996 - ‘’Environment and Culture’’ in Riga.
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February 1996 - ‘’Gospel and Culture’’, Oslo University, Faculty of Theology.
April 1996 - Conference by Swedish Council of Churches ‘’Role of the Church
in Facilitation of Human Safety in the Baltic Sea Region’’, in Stockholm.
May 1996 - Conference by ‘’Aspera’’, the LatvianAssociation of Christian
Schools, the report ‘’Christian Education as a Part of Democratic Culture’’.
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 - a participant of Archaeological excavations in Israel
together with Finnish Theological Institute and Israel Antiquities Authority.
Initiator of scientific work at the LatvianChristian Academy:
- man and resources of his Moral and Spiritualal power;
- mediation of Culture and Christianity and integration of Christianity into
Social environment;
- participation in international research projects ‘’Emmaus Project’’ and ‘’The
Land of Geshur’’ in Israel (together with Archaeology, Theology and History experts
from Finland, Israel, Italy, Germany).
Organizer of exhibitions:
December 1994 - LatvianChristian Art (the first in Latvia) at the St.Peter’s
Church in Riga.
December 1995 - Norwegian Christian Art, dedicated to the 1000th anniversary
of Christianity in Norway, at the St.Peter’s Church in Riga.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press 3
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1 Coordinator of two
international
projects in Latvia
III.
Scientific conference theses 5
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
Guntis Dišlers
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
June 30, 1958, in Limbazi
2. EDUCATION:
1978-1983 - Latvian University, Faculty of Philology.
1989 - Latvian University, Faculty of Theology.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
Bachelor of Philology.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1984-1989 - scientific editor of Social and Humanitarian Sciences at the
Publishing house ”Zinatne” of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.
July 1990 - ordained as a Pastor at the Latvian ev. luth. Church.
1990 - Co-pastor at the Dom Church and St.John’s Ev.Luth. Church in Riga.
Since 1992 - minister of Ev.-Luth.parish in Ikskile.
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1990-1993 - annual courses for Sunday School teachers of Latvian
Ev.Luth.Church (Theology of New and Old Testimony).
Since 1990 - regular Bible lessons at the St.John’s parish in Riga and Ev.Luth.
parish in Ikskile.
1989-1993 - Editor of the weekly ‘’Svētdienas Rīts’’ of Latvian
Ev.Luth.Church.
1991-1994 - Leader of Christian programs in Latvian State Radio.
Since 1993 - work at the Daaconal Institute: administrative responsibilities,
lecturer of Bible Sciences and Judaism; translation of lectures from English into
Latvian etc.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 9
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 4
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books translation of 3 Theological
books
from English (total of 1250 pages)
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
Francis Wesley
Monseth
1. NAME, SURNAME: Francis Wesley Monseth
2. BIRTH: November24, 1941, Minot, North Dakota
3. EDUCATION: Oak Grove Lutheran High School, Fargo, North Dakota,
1957-1959;
Lutheran Bible Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1959-1960;
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1961-1963;
Valley City State University , 1960-1961,1963-1964 (Bachelor of Arts degree);
Association Free Lutheran Theological seminary, Minneapolis, 1964-1967
(Master of Divinity degree);
Seattle Pacific University graduate School, Seattle, 1969-1971; was awarded a
Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies in July 1972. (Thesis topic: “Luther’s
Understanding of the Pastoral Ministry”)
Concordia Seminary Graduate School, St. Louis, 1972-1973, 1978-1979; was
awarded a master of Sacred Theology degree in Systematic and Historical
Theology in 1978. (Thesis topic: “The Doctrine of Sanctification as Portrayed in
Spener’s Pia Desideria”). He was awarded the Doctor of Theology degree in
Systematic Theology in 1986. (Thesis topic: “Millennialism in America
Lutheranism in Light of Augsburg Confession, Article XVII”).
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
I.
II.
Monseth was installed as pastor of Calvary congregation in November, 1967.
He was ordained into the Lutheran ministry in 1968.
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III.
Dr. Monseth has served in several official capacities as an evangelical Lutheran
minister. He was an officer in the Evangelical Pastor’s Association in Everett.
He has been a member of the board of Lutheran Colportage, Inc., and the home
council of World Mission League and served president of the Lutheran Council
on Biblical Inerrancy.
IV. As a pastor of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, he has been an
officer of its national Lutheran League Federation and its Youth Board. he also
served three terms as vice-president of the AFLC and for many years was a
member of the Editorial Board of the Lutheran Ambassador.
V. Monseth joined the faculty of Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary
in August, 1971, as a pastor of Systematic Theology. In June of 1981, he was
elected Dean of the Seminary .
VI. Dr. Monseth has had opportunity to teach theology in south America (Brazil)
during the summer of 1990 as well as in eastern Europe (Russia, Estonia, and
Latvia) during the 199301994 school year.
5. PUBLICATIONS:
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 6
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
6. LANGUAGES:
English
fluent
German
fluent
Norwegian
fluent
4
4
Johannes Orville
Mosbo
1. NAME, SURNAME: Johannes Orville Mosbo
2. BIRTH:
3. EDUCATION: Post graduate studies - Candidate of Theology, Luther
Theological Seminary 1954 Doctor of ministry, Graduate Theological Union via
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Pedagogical experience: 16
years of teaching at the Lutheran Bible Institute in California, (now located in
Irvine, California).
Pastoral Ministry: 1954-1957 Cathlamet, Washington; 1957-1963 madras,
Oregon; 1963-1968 Lakewood, California; 1969-1976 Marysville, California.
Service in congregations registrar - Lutheran bible Institute in California;
Currently: Founder and general Secretary of INTERNATIONAL LUTHERAN
BIBLE SCHOOL FELLOWSHIP MOVEMENT.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I.
Articles in the Latvian press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
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IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 4
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 4
6. LANGUAGES:
English
fluent
German
fluent
Norwegian
conversational
3
Juris Cālītis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
December 14, 1939, in Riga
2. EDUCATION:
1962 - graduate of University of Maryland.
1965 - Harvard University Faculty of Theology
1965-1969 - Harward University, candidate to Doctor’s degree in Philosophy.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, English
fluent
Greek
with the help of a Dictionary
German
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1962 - Bachelor of Humanitarian Sciences, summa cum laude;
1965 - Master of Theology, magnum cum laude;
S.T.B/M.Div. degree;
1967-1968 - Woodrow Wilson Fellow; Phi Beta Capa Fellow; Asst.Prof. of
Harward University;
1969 - Candidate to Doctor’s degree in Philosophy (Psychiatry D.);
1991 - Latvian University Doctor of Theology honoris causa;
1992 - Doctor’s degree awarded through habilitation of Latvian University;
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lecturer of Systematic and New Testimony Theology at Latvian University,
Faculty of Theology.
Lecturer of Systematic Theology at Latvian ev. Luth. Christian Academy.
Minister of St.Saviour’s Ev.Luth.Church in Riga.
Minister of Ev. Reformed-Brother parish in Riga.
Since 1996 - Coordinator of the work by Bible Translation Commission of
Latvian Bible Society.
Since 1982 - Dean of the LELBA Institute of Theology.
Since 1996 - a Member of the LELBA Liturgy Commission.
1973-1995 - Minister of St.Andrew’s Ev.Luth. parish in Toronto (Canada).
1974-1995 - Teacher at the TLTA Latvian Gymnasium in Toronto, Canada.
1978-1995 - Chairman of Latvian Committee for Bible Translation.
1991-1995 - Dean of the LELBA region of Canada.
1991-1995 - a member of Church Senior Council of the Latvian Ev.
Luth.Church Abroad (LELBA).
1978-1995 - a member of the LELBA Church and Liturgy Commission.
1981-1995 - Manager of the LELBA Theology Branch.
1981-1990 - a Member and Deputy Chairman of the LELBA Board.
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1984-1987 - a Board member of Ev. Luth.Church in Canada (ELCIC).
1984-1987 - a member of Theology Commission of the Lutheran Congregation
of the USA (LCUSA).
1977-1982 - a member of Theology Commission of the Canada Church
Congregation (CCC).
1976-1980 - a member of Foundation and Managing Committee of the Latvian
Center in Toronto (Canada).
1969-1973 - Minister at Sero Colorado parish (Aruba, the Dutch Antilles).
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I.
Articles in the Latvian press editions 5 a member of Latvian
Bible Society Presidium
II.
Articles in foreign editions 3
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books 2+founder of 1 journal,
editor,
author of many articles
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
Aija Priedīte
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
November 7, 1954.
2. EDUCATION:
1976-1981 - Latvian State University, Faculty of History and Philosophy,
Department of Philosophy.
1995 - Scientific Degree of Doctor of Philosophy for the Promotion Paper
‘’Culture Philosophical Problems in Latvian History of Ideas/Second Half of the 19th
century and First Half of the 20th Century’’.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Scientific degree of Doctor of
Philosophy.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Since 1981 - Academy of Sciences, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, project
‘’History of Ideas in Latvian’’. Results of the research have been summarized and
included in the following courses of lectures: ‘’Philosophical Idea in Latvian’’ (for
students of Education Development Institute), ‘’Culture History in Latvian’’ (for
students of Riga Technical University), ‘’Culture Philosophical Problems in Latvian
History of Ideas’’ (for students of Latvian University studying for Master of
Philosophy), ‘’Culture history’’ (for students of the RSEBAA).
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 3
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 4
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
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V.
VI.
Books Articles in Scientific Collections -
1
4
Aino Kuznecova
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
1942.
2. EDUCATION:
1963-1969 - Moscow State University, Faculty of Philosophy.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
with the help of a dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1981 - Candidate of Philosophy Sciences.
1992 - Doctor of Philosophy.
Since 1985 - Assistant Professor.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1969-1970 - Lecturer of Philosophy at the Latvian State Institute of Physical
Culture (LVFKI).
1970-1973 - Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at the LVFKI.
1973-1976 - post-graduate student of Latvian University, Faculty of
Philosophy.
1976-1985 - Senior Lecturer at the LVFKI.
1985-1991- Assistant Professor, Chair of Social Sciences, the LVFKI.
1991-1995 - Assistant Professor, Chair of Management and Social Sciences,
the LSPA.
Since 1995 - Head of Management and Social Sciences Chair, Assistant
Professor at the LSPA.
Since 1994 - also part-time teacher of philosophy at the Latvian Evangelical
Lutheran Christian Academy.
Academic courses:
* at the LSPA - Philosophy, Ethics, Esthetics;
* at the Latvian Ev. Luth. Christian Academy - Introduction to Philosophy,
Ancient philosophy.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvianpress editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions 2
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 8
V.
Books 8
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
Anita Vecgrāve
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1. DATE OF BIRTH:
April 29, 1954.
2. EDUCATION:
1973-1979 - Latvian State University, Faculty of History and Philosophy.
1988-1989 - Leningrad University, Faculty of Psychology.
Since 1994 - Latvian University, candidate to Doctor’s degree.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
German
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1979-1983 - teacher.
1983-1989 - research associate, Chair of Scientific Research, Ministry of
Education of Latvian SSR.
1989-1997 - Psychologist.
Courses of lectures at the Latvian Ev. Luth. Christian Academy: 1995 ‘’Psychology of an Ill person’’, 1997 - ‘’General Psychology’’.
Since 1994 - work on the Thesis ‘’Emotional Development of Children Aged
3-7 and Possibilities of its Correction’’.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 10
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 2
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - none
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
Ināra Krūmina
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
1942, in Riga.
2. EDUCATION:
1969 - graduate of Leningrad State University, Faculty of Pedagogy.
1977 - Candidate of Psychology Sciences.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
German
fluent
English
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1969- up to now - Assistant Professor of Latvian University.
1983 - Assistant Professor, Chair of Pedagogy and Psychology, Latvian
University.
Scientific Secretary of Pedagogy and Psychology Institute, Latvian University.
A Member and Board Member of Latvian Association of Professional
Psychologists.
A Member of Latvian Association of School Psychologists.
A Member of Certification Commission of Professional Psychologists.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
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I. Articles in the Latvian press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -
5
3
3
6
2
4
Dr.hab., prof.
Johaness Aagaard
1. NAME, SURNAME: Dr.hab., prof. Johaness Aagaard.
2. BIRTH: April 29, 1928 Horsens, Denmark.
3. EDUCATION: Preliminary religious studies at the University of Århus,
BA degree, 1949-1952
Religious studies in Pakistan and India, 1952-1953.
Theological studies in Århus, M.Th. degree, Egregie., 1953-1956.
Studies in Rome, 1961.
Studies during the summer in various parts of Germany, 1962/63/64.
Finishing a dissertation for the theological doctorate, 1965.
Public defence of the dissertation Mission, Konfession und Kirche. Dr. Theol.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Research secretary for the
Danish Missionary Society, 1956-1957.
Research in Uppsala, Sweden, 1957-1958.
Research in London, Leiden and Humburg, 1958-1959.
Appointed lecturer at the Theological faculty, Århus University for Missiology.
(simmilar to Assistant Professor), 1959.
Appointed Associated Professor (Afdelingsleder) and Director of the Institute for
the Missiology and Ecumenics Science then a number of study - tours to EastAfrica, Latin-America, to India and the other countries, 1968.
Member of the Board of the Theological Faculty since 1971 and member of the
senate of the University of Århus for two periods.
Full Academic profesor since 1995.
Johaness Aagaard has been a guest-lecturer in the following places:
Uppsala, at the Institute for Missionsforskning Reykjavik at the theological faculty.
Helsinki, Abo Akademi, Finland.
Oslo at the Theological Faculty and at Menighedsfakultetet.
Bergen at the institute for the Religious Studies.
Trodheim at the institute for the Religious Studies.
Selly Oak, Birmingham at the Selly Oak Colleges.
Aberdeen at the institute for the Religious Studies.
Halle , Germany at Theological faculty.
Tübingen, at the Institute of Tübingen.
Pune / Poona, India, at the theological Seminary.
Madurai, at the Tamilandu Theological seminary.
St. Louis at the SEMINEX.
Chicago at Lutheran School of Theology.
Dubuque, Iowa at Wartburg Theological Seminary.
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Columbus, Ohio ar the Apostolic Lutheran Church - Theological Seminary.
Ventnor, New Jersey at the Institute for Overseas Mission.
Copenhagen, at the Theological Faculty.
St.Peterburg, The Theological Academy.
Moscow, The St.Ireneus Center, The Russian Orthodox Church.
Riga, Latvia, The Theological faculty, and the Lutheran Academy.
Prag and Ostraava, The Tjekkei, at the theological faculties
Various Evangelical Academies in Germany.
The ABAC University , Bankok, Thailand.
The Christian University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Lutheran Theological faculty, Shatin, Hong Kong and at Schinshu, Taiwan.
Johaness Aagaard has been invited to serve on the following boards in honorary
capacities:
Danish Member of the Faith and order Commission of the World Council of
Churches, Geneva, Switzerland.
Chairman of the Nordic Ecumenical Institute, Sigtuna, Sweden.
President for the International Association for Mission Studies.
Member of the Steering Committee of the Theological education Fund.
Member of the Academy for the Future Research, Denmark.
Vice-chairman of the Nordic Institute for the Missiology and Ecumenics.
Member of the Danish Ecumenical Council.
Member of the Inter-Church Council of the Church Denmark.
Member of the Danish Missionary Council.
President of the Danish Student Christian Movement/ Kirketjenesten I Danmark.
Chairman of the Ecumenical Center and in Copenhagen.
Chairman of the Dialog-Center and the Dialog-Center International Vicechairman
of the RENNER, research network for New Religions
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 12
III.
Scientific Conference theses 5
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 23
V.
Books 3
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 10
6. LANGUAGES:
Danish
fluent
English, German
fluent
French
fluent
Hindu .............................conversational
Ilmārs Zvirgzds
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
September 11, 1941.
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1990-1994 - Latvian University, Faculty of Theology.
1994-1996 - studies at the Eberhard-Karls Universität Tübingen.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English, German
fluent
Hebrew
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1993-1994 - Acting Minister of Bolderāja Ev. Luth. congregation.
During studies in Germany - Personal Secretary to the Archbishop E.E.Rozītis.
Summer 1994 - ordained as a Minister by Archbishop of Riga and Latvia Jānis
Vanags.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 2
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1
III.
Scientific Conference theses 1
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections none
Gunta Ošeniece
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
June 22, 1972, in Sigulda.
2. EDUCATION:
1990-1994 - Latvian University, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of
German Language and Literature.
Since 1994 - studies at Latvian University, Faculty of Foreign Languages for
Master’s degree.
1992/1993 - practical studies in Menhengladbach, Germany.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1994 - Bachelor of Philology.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1991-1992 - Leading Specialist at National Inspectorate for Protection of
Culture Monuments.
German language teacher at Tourist Business Department of Riga Purvciems
Vocational School.
1994-1996 - translation of Seminars under the contracts with Tourism Council,
Ministry of Education and Science, Center of Professional Education.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions none
III.
Scientific Conference theses 1
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IV.
V.
VI.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
Books Articles in Scientific Collections none
none
Rūta Lūse
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -
none
4
2
13
none
2
Rinta Bružēvica
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
French
fluent
English
conversational
Latin
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 3
II.
Articles in Foreign editions none
III.
Scientific Conference theses none
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 4
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
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Guntars Prānis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
July 7, 1971, in Riga.
2. EDUCATION:
1987-1989 - Music School named after Em.Dārzins.
1989-1993 - Choir Conductor Department of Latviann Music Academy named
after Jāzeps Vītols.
1993-1995 - German Church Music Higher School in Hertford.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
German
fluent
English
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1993 - Bachelor of Choir Conductor.
1995 - Master of Church Music, Germany.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1990-1993 - conductor of Jesus Parish Choir and Youth ensemble.
A Member of Composers’ Union.
Founder, manager and conductor of Gregorian Chant Choir.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 3
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
Silvija Rēvele
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
March 11, 1963.
2. EDUCATION:
1981 - Latvian State University, Philosophy.
1992 - Central European University, Sociology.
1993 - Mastership at the Academy of Sciences.
Since 1997 - Candidate to Doctor’s Degree at the Latviann Academy of
Sciences.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: M.E.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1994 - Assistant, Chair of Sociology and Pedagogy, Riga Technical University.
1988-1993 - Assistant, Chair of Political Science, Riga Technical University.
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1990 (winter session) - lecturer of the Exchange
University, the USA.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -
program with St.Lutheran
4
5
3
2
1
3
Gatis Līdums
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
June 7, 1965, in Riga.
2. EDUCATION:
June 19, 1991 - graduate of Riga Technical University, Faculty of Electric
Power Engineering, qualification - industrial thermal energy engineer.
June 6, 1992 - graduate of Nordiska Bibelinstitutet in Saffle, Sweden,
Certificate in Theological Studies.
May 3, 1997 - high honours graduate of Western Seminary in Portland,
Oregon, the USA, Master of Divinity with specialization in Pastoral Care.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
May 3, 1997 - Master of Divinity awarded by Western Seminary in Portland,
Oregon, the USA.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1988-1989 - non-staff employee of the ev. luth. weekly ‘’Svētdienas Rīts’’ and
‘’Pakāpieni’’ magazine.
1990-1991 - involved in creation of the Christian program ‘’Vārds un Mūzika’’
(The Word and Music) at the Latviann Radio.
Together with the journalist Arnis Sablovskis wrote the column ‘’Ne no sīs
pasaules’’ (Not From This World) in the newspaper ‘’Latvijas Jaunatne’’ (Latviann
Youth).
January 1991 - August 1991 - Junior Specialist in Environment Protection
Committee of Republic of Latvian.
July 1992 - July 1993 - Temporary Charge d’Affaires for the American
Christian mission ‘’The Greater Europe Mission’’ in Riga.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 2
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
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Anda GaitniecePutāne
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
November 12, 1970, in Grobina.
2. EDUCATION:
1989-1993 - Latvian University, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology.
1993-1996 - Latvian University, Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1993 - Bachelor of Philosophy.
1996 - Master of Philosophy.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1993-1994 - Assistant at the School Psychology Center under Latvian
University.
1994-1995 - psychologist at Riga Secondary School No. 58.
Since 1994 - Lecturer of Psychology at Latvian University.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 2
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 2
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
Alvars Baldins
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 5
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 3
III.
Scientific Conference theses -
1
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IV.
V.
VI.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 2
Books Articles in Scientific Collections 2
none
Tore Lindholm
1. NAME, SURNAME: Tore Lindholm
2. BIRTH: March 23 1941, Skien, Norway
3. EDUCATION: Magister artium in philosophy, University of Oslo
(Spring 1973); Dissertation on Karl Popper’s Philosophy of Science. Associate
professor.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1990.- Senior researcher
and co-ordinator of NIHR research program in cross-cultural foundations of
human rights (job title change to “associate professor” as of 1 January 1995 when
the NIHR was incorporated into the University of Oslo).
1987 - 1990 researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Human Rights.
1982-1989 main lecturer in mandatory philosophy of sscience course program for
doctoral students at the Agricultural University of Norway (NLH-Ås) and at the
Faculty of Social Science, University of Oslo.
1984-1987 Philosophy of science lecturer at the Institute of Philosophy, University
of Oslo.
1985-1989 Teaching philosophy courses in moral philosophy for extra-mural
university students (grunnfang) in Skien, Drammen, Bærum, LØrensskog and
Oslo.
1984-1987 Head of the University seminar for the study of science, University of
Oslo.
1980, 1982 Associate professor in philosophy at the University of Trondheim.
1981-1984 University scholar in philosophy at the University of Oslo.
4. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 6
V.
Books 4
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
5. LANGUAGES:
English
fluent
German
fluent
Norwegian
fluent
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Gunārs JukumsonsJukumnieks
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
April 9, 1930, in Liepāja.
2. EDUCATION: Latvian Arts Academy.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
German
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1966 - Art Critic.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Since 1956 - teacher at Riga Secondary Schools No. 1, 3, 4, 47, Latvian State
Conservatory, Christian School of Juris Barbins, Latviann Baptist Theological
Seminary.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press 3
II.
Articles in Foreign editions none
III.
Scientific Conference theses none
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 8
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections none
Marita Olina
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -
2
none
1
3
none
1
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Vilis Vārsbergs
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
June 1, 1929, in Prauliena, Lazdona.
2. EDUCATION:
1949 - Secondary School named after Kr.Barons at the refugee camp in
Hersbruck, Germany.
1954 - graduate of Midland College in Fremont, Nebraska.
1957 - graduate of Lutheran Theology School in Chicago.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1954 - B.A. Magnum cum Laude.
1957 - Master of Divinity.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
May 14, 1957 - ordained as a Minister by United Luther Church in America,
Michigan Synod.
Mission developer in Alibone, Michigan,
1959 and 1960 - participated in preparation of Foreign high school students in
Drew University, New Jersey, within the framework of ‘’International Christian
Youth Exchange’’.
1962 - Chairman of Managing Committee of Lutheran Evangelism Mission.
1963-1968 - Minister of Messiah Lutheran Church, Constantine, Michigan.
1965 - Chairman of Interim Board and later the Council Member of Garezers,
Inc., Michigan until 1984 when elected as the Chairman of the LELBA Board.
1969-1972 - Administrator of Garezers.
1969-1984 - Religion Teacher at the Garezers Summer High School.
January 15, 1973 - August 30, 1994 - Minister of Zion parish under Chicago
Latvian Ev.-Luth. Church.
1972 - spring of 1994 - Religion and Church History Teacher at the Latviann
School named after Kr.Barons in Chicago.
1986 - studies of the work by Church Mission in Southern India.
1987 - visits to Latviann parishes in South America: Buenos Aires, Argentine,
Sao Paulo and Novo Odesa, Brazil, Caracas, Venezuela.
A life-time member of Association of American Latvians.
1985 and 1989 - lectures on Parish structure and Administration at summer
courses of Theology Institute held in Sidrabene.
May, 1993 and February, 1994 - lectures on parish administration to students of
Latvian University Faculty of Theology in Riga.
July 1, 1995 - by Rector’s order appointed as the Dean of Latvian University
Faculty of Theology for the period of 3 years and currently lecturing on Pastoral
ministry, Parish administration and Casuistry.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 4
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
V.
Books none, but he is the editor
of many
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books issued by the LELBA
(USA)
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -
Peter Hübner
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
.
2. EDUCATION:
Friedrich Alexander university in Erlang-Nirnberg.
January 30, 970 - awarded Doctor’s degree for the paper ‘’Informative
Theoretical Model for Simulation of Supermark Detection’’.
August 6, 1970 - won the Faculty Award.
3. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Dr.phil.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1967-1992 - Lecturer at Erlangen University, Institute of Psychology. Subject:
General psychology, Methodology.
1992 - up to now - Lecturer at the IGNIS Academy of Christian Psychology.
Subjects: Christian anthropology and Psychology; Philosophy; research
Methodology.
Current employment: Director of the IGNIS Academy of Christian Psychology.
At the Latviann Ev.Luth. Christian Academy lectured on ‘’Christian
Anthropology and Psychology’’; ‘’Image of Man.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 1
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 18
III.
Scientific Conference theses 5
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 8
V.
Books 3
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -Scientific editor and publisher of the
scientific collection ‘’IGNIS Journal’’,
‘’Zietschrift für Christliche Psychologie, Therapie und Biblische
Seelsorge’’
Dr. phil. WolfDieter Hartmann
1. NAME, SURNAME: Dr. Phil. Wolf-Dieter Hartmann
2. BIRTH: Jun 27, 1946 in Bückenburg.
3. EDUCATION: Hamburg University, Diplom -Psychologen. 1968-1975
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4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teaching the confirmation
classes in 2 Lutheran parishes (local churches) in Hamburg, 1972-1984.
Teaching the candidates for confirmation the protestant-lutheran church in
Hamburg-Osdorf. Building and management of the advice centre in this church,
1972-1980.
Outside lecturer at the institute for further education training for teacher in
Hamburg. Speaker and director of conferences in different institutions in the area
adult education, 1972-1982.
Building up and management of an office for psychotherapy in Hamburg, 19751988.
Working at IGNIS, German Society for Christian Psychology, leader of the section
“parish and counselling”, Member of the board, lecturer at the academy for the
christian psychology, 1989- today.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses 5
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 16
V.
Books 2
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 4
6. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
Didzis-Andris
Lasmanis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
2. EDUCATION:
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions II.
Articles in Foreign editions III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections -
2
none
none
4
none
1
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Donald R. Clary
1. NAME, SURNAME: Donald R. Clary
2. BIRTH: March 12, 1945
3. EDUCATION: Adler’s Memorial university USA. Magister theology
1969.
Dissertation on Christian counselling 1975.
Dr.Psyh.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Family Living Ministries
founder 1969.
Christian counsaller and pastor.
Member of the Association of Christian counselling U.S.A.
member of the National Evangelical Association.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions -a book in Latviann
‘’Kristīgā padomdevēja rokasgrāmata’’
(Christian Adviser’s Manual), 1996
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 18
III.
Scientific Conference theses 5
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 12
V.
Books 4
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 8
6. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
Ģirts Priedols
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
April 16, 1970, in Aizpute, Liepāja district.
2. EDUCATION:
1988-1994 - Riga Technical University, Faculty of Automatic Equipment and
Machinery.
October 1995 - specialized courses in Computer science by the IBM company
(in Helsinki, Finland).
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
German
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1994 - Bachelor of Computer Science.
1994 - Diploma of Engineer, System Technician and Analyst.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1994-1995 - specialist-consultant at a private Computer company.
1995 - Sales Manager, the ‘’Computerland’’ company.
1995-1997 - Manager of Computer Center, the ‘’Invest Rīga’’ auditing
company.
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1997 - Computer Science Teacher at the Latvian Ev.Luth. Christian Academy.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions none
III.
Scientific Conference theses 1
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1 (author of the software
program ‘’Means of Forecasting and Automatic Management for Latviann Shipping
company’’)
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections none
Dr. Eero Kalevi
Junkkaala
1. NAME, SURNAME: Dr. Eero Kalevi Junkkaala
2. BIRTH:
3. EDUCATION: Theol. Cand. (MA) Degree at the Helsinki University
1976. Working towards theol. doctor’s degree. thesis :The Reseach History of the
Israelite Settlement in the Promised Land.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Working as a Youth leader
at the Pälkäne Congregation 1969-70 and at the Taivallahti Congregation in
Helsinki 1971-1975, working as a Teacher at the Finnish bible Institute 1976-1983
and as a Rector 1983-1987, working as a General Secretary at the Finnish
Theological Institute from 1988. Chairman of the Nordic Inner Mission Councel
in Finnland 1980-1987, Chairman of the Scripture Union in Finland 1985-1991,
Chairman of The Friends of Israel Association in Helsinki 1991-1995 and
Chairman of the Akacia-Foundation from 1990.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 2
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 6
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 5
V.
Books 2
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 8
5. LANGUAGES:
Finnish
fluent
German, English
fluent
Swedish
fluent
Ritma Rungule
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
June 14, 1952, in Liepāja.
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2. EDUCATION:
1975 - Latvian University, Faculty of History and Philosophy, Department of
Philosophy.
1987 - defended Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Science on the theme
‘’Recreation of City-Dwellers in Nature, Its Social Importance’’ at the Moscow
Institute for Sociological Research.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
German
fluent
English
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1992 - scientific degree of Doctor of Social Sciences awarded by Latvian
Academy of Sciences.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1975-1990 - research associate, Nature Protection Laboratory, Institute of
Forestry Problems under the ‘’Silava‘’ Scientific and production association.
Since 1991 - Institute of Philosophy and Social science.
1991-1994 - project ‘’Ethnically Homogeneous and Mixed Families in
Latvian’’.
1997 - Head of the project ‘’Place of the Youth in Public Structures’’.
Course of lectures ‘’Sociology’’.
Course of lectures ‘’Stratification of Community’’ for Mastership students of
Latvian University.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 5
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 3
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books 2
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 10
Ilze Trapenciere
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
August 14, 1953.
2. EDUCATION:
1976 - Latvian University, Faculty of History and Philosophy.
1988 - Extra-mural post-graduate studies at Institute of Social Sciences in
Moscow.
1989 - a course in Computer science at Latvian University.
1990 - a course in Computer science at Riga Polytechnical Institute.
1991, 1992 - summer school ‘’Sociological Methods of Research and
Analysis’’ held by IREX.
1995 - a course in methodology of teaching the English language organized by
Soros Foundation.
3. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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1977-1995 - researcher at the Institute of Philosophy and Social Sciences.
1992-1993 - practical work at the Sociology Chair, Wisconsin University
(Madison, the USA).
September-November 1993 - practical work at Stockholm University, Sweden.
January-May 1995 - a guest lecturer at Duke University, the USA.
1995-1997 - holder of the grant from Soros Foundation for the project ‘’Gender
Differences in the Life Course’’.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 4
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 5
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections - scientific coordinator of 7
international projects in Latvian
Wagner Wolfgang
1. NAME, SURNAME: Wagner Wolfgan, Diplom- Psychologe
(Oberstudienrat)
2. BIRTH:
3. EDUCATION:
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teacher at a Gymnasium
(the German kind of Highschool) 1964-1975 and since 1987. School Psychologist
at a Country School Board 1977-1987.
Full Gospel Business men’s Fellowship International: Local Chapter President
,1975 ff; Field Representative 1979 ff; Member of the National Board, since 1983;
National Vice President, since 1991.
IGNIS- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Christliche Psychologie: (German Society for
Christian Psychology):
Foundation member 1986, member of the national Board since 1986, Staff
member in numerous seminaries, Lecture at the IGNIS- Academy for Christian
Psychology since the beginning 1992. TLC (a Teaching and Training Program for
Senior Pastors of the Josua - Stiftelsen, Sweden) - teaching staff member since
1990.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 3
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 13
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 9
6. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
French
fluent
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Jan Gossner
1. NAME, SURNAME: Jan Gossner.
2. BIRTH: January 30, 1946.
3. EDUCATION:
I.
Cand. theol. (Master of Theology, from the Free Faculty of Theology, Oslo
1971.
II. Pastoral training and ordination in the Lutheran Church of Norway 1973.
III. Additional training in Pastoral Counselling, Modum Christian Hospital 19921983
IV. Pedagogical Training for Collage teachers, University of Oslo 1994.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
I.
Assistant professor, Old and New Testament, The Free faculty of Theology,
Oslo 1973.
II. Lecturer, Old testament, The theol. Seminary of the Lutheran Free Church of
Norway, 1971.
III. Student Pastor. Norwegian Colleges and Schools Christian Union, 1973-1979.
IV. Pastor of Halden Lutheran Congregation, 1979-1987.
V. Hospital Chaplain, Modum Christian Hospital 1982-1983.
VI. Principal of the Norwegian Deaconal College 1989VII. Lecturer in Practical Theology an Pastoral Ministry at the Free faculty of
Theology, Oslo.
VIII. Speaking and teaching in Church conferences and courses in Sweden,
Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Baltic countries, mostly Latvia. In Latvia since
1990.
IX. Board Member of the Norwegian Santal Mission 1980-1986.
X. Founder and President of TELEIOS Norway, courses in christian conselling
and communication, based on the works and courses of Dr. Gary R. Sweeten,
Cincinnati, Ohio 1986-1994.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 2
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 8
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 6
V.
Books 2
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 13
6. LANGUAGES:
Norwegian
fluent
German, English
fluent
French
conversational
Robert L. Moylan
1. NAME, SURNAME: Robert L. Moylan
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2. BIRTH: November 10, 1945. Redmond, WA
3. EDUCATION: Lutheran Bible Institute, Minneapolis, 1960-63.
Augsburg College V.1965.
Concordia Seminary Graduate school, St.Louis. Master of sacred Theology
degree.
The Doctor of Theology. “Roots of Judaism in Christianity”- Thesis topic.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1) Pastor of Christ congregation - 1968.
2) Ordained into the Lutheran Ministry
3) Faculty of Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary, pastor in
Judaism.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 7
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 5
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 4
6. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
Gatis Bušs
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
February 18, 1961.
2. EDUCATION:
1984 - graduate of Latvian University, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics.
1989 - graduate of Leningrad State University, Special Faculty of School
Psychologists.
1991 - a course for Health and Social care workers in Freiburg, Germany.
1993 - completed post-graduate studies at Latvian University Chair of
Pedagogy and Psychology.
1995 - a training course in Psychodynamic psychotherapy held by Eskilstuna
(Sweden) College of Care Professions.
1995 - enrolled for the 3-year training program in Family Counselling and
Psychotherapy, jointly organized by Latvian University and Osnabrück University
(Germany).
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1984 - specialty of a Physicist - teacher.
1993 - scientific degree of Dr.psych.
1995 - Bachelor of Psychotherapy.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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1984-1985 - a teacher and class master in the 8-year school at Priekuli, County
of Cēsis.
1984-1988 - a teacher and group master at Forest School of the sanatorium in
Cēsis.
1990-1993 - school psychologist at Forest School of the Sanatorium in Cēsis.
Since 1992 - psychologist at the Latvian Family Center.
1992 - participant of the 6th Conference of the European Health Psychology
Association.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 7
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 1
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - none
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 2
Tilo Claussen
1. NAME, SURNAME: Tilo Claussen
2. BIRTH:
3. EDUCATION: Study as an Engineer at Technical High School
Hamburg, Germany, 1957-1960.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Engineer of Electronic
design, 1950-1980.
Engineer in Documentation and Advertisement Department, 1980-1993.
Full time ministry with Josuamission in Germany and Sweden, since 1993.
Participation in different organizations
- Young Men’s Christian Association.
- Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International.
- Fellowship of pastor and spiritual ministers.
4. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 4
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 2
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
5. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
Rosemarie Claussen
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1. NAME, SURNAME: Rosemarie Claussen
2. BIRTH:
3. EDUCATION: Studied as Medical Technical Assistant for medical
laboratories.
Degree in christian counselling of IGNIS Academy, Germany.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 15 years experience in
preaching and teaching the Bible.
15 years experience in counselling and training leaders.
Travelling ministry.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I.
Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 12
III.
Scientific Conference theses 1
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
5. LANGUAGES:
German, English
fluent
Steinar Bakken
1. NAME, SURNAME: Steinar Bakken
2. BIRTH: February 3, 1957 in Oslo, Norway.
3. EDUCATION: Cand. polit. (Political Science), main subject, 1985.
Supplementary degree in Psychology, 1978.
Supplementary degree in Religious Knowledge, 1980.
Supplementary degree in History, 1983.
Pedagogy, practical training certificate.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Education in counselling and
supervision based on the Gestalt and Confluent training principles. - Counselling
Training centre, “META” Centre, Kristiandsand, 1989-1994.
Lecturer and educational officer at the Norwegian Deaconal College Aid, 19851990 and 1992-1994.
Planning Consultant at the Norwegian Church Aid, 1990-1992.
Advisor in The Norwegian Postbank, Oslo. Advisor in organisational
Development and Leadership training, 1994-.
4. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I.
Articles in the Latvian press editions 1
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 3
III.
Scientific Conference theses 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - none
V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
5. LANGUAGES:
Norwegian, Swedish fluent
German, English
fluent
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Anita Plūme
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
January 31, 1956.
2. EDUCATION:
1980 - graduate of Riga Medicine Academy.
1983 - Moscow ‘’Mother and Child Health Center’’.
1983 - Riga Medicine Academy, a post-graduate training course in
Gynaecology, M.D.
1987 - Riga Medicine Academy, Chair of Psychiatry, a post-graduate training
course.
1990-1991 - Psychiatry Department of Lloyd University in Chicago, the USA.
1991 - a post-graduate training course with Dr. Kaspars Tūters.
1991/1994 - psychotherapist at the psychotherapy Department of ‘’The
Nursering School of Eskilstuna’’, Sweden.
1995 - Latvian University Chair of Pedagogy and Psychology.
1996 - London University College Faculty of Development Psychology.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1980 - a Physician.
1983 - a ultrasonography expert in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, M.D.
1991 - a Sexopathologist.
1991 - Assistant Professor in Psychic and Marriage Therapy, Toronto
University.
1995 - Master of Pedagogy.
1996 - Master of Psychology Sciences in Psychoanalytical Development.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1983-1991 - Gyneacologist-ultrasonographist at the National Family Planning
and Reproduction Center in Riga.
Since 1991 - Manager, Psychotherapist and Marital therapist of the Latvian
Family Center.
1989/1994 and thereafter - a teacher of sexual education and moral health in
teenage audience-oriented mass media (TV, radio) programs.
1992/1994 and thereafter - author of special programs for teachers of sexual
education and moral health, health study lecturer at Latvian schools, to adolescents
and volunteers.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 6
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 2
III.
Scientific Conference theses 4
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
V.
Books 1 (in printing
stage)
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
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Guntis Kalnietis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
May 10, 1952, in Siberia.
2. EDUCATION:
1970-1977 - studies of neurology at the Riga Medicine Academy.
1978 - a specialization course in psychiatry.
July 1995 - complete 3.5-year long studies at the training group in Riga
organized by Eskilstuna (Sweden) College of Social Workers.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
German
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Master of Medicine; certified
Psychiatrist and Narcologist.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Since 1978 - Head Psychiatrist of Kuldīga County.
Works also as a Narcologist and during the last decade - also as a
Psychotherapist and Child psychiatrist.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 2
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 2
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
Dr.Phil. Knud
Jorgensen
1. NAME, SURNAME: Steinar Bakken
2. BIRTH: February 3, 1957 in Oslo, Norway.
3. EDUCATION: Cand. polit. (Political Science), main subject, 1985.
Supplementary degree in Psychology, 1978.
Supplementary degree in Religious Knowledge, 1980.
Supplementary degree in History, 1983.
Pedagogy, practical training certificate.
4. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Education in counselling
and supervision based on the Gestalt and Confluent training principles. Counselling Training centre, “META” Centre, Kristiandsand, 1989-1994.
Lecturer and educational officer at the Norwegian Deaconal College Aid, 19851990 and 1992-1994.
Planning Consultant at the Norwegian Church Aid, 1990-1992.
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Advisor in The Norwegian Postbank, Oslo. Advisor in organisational
Development and Leadership training, 1994-.
5. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 10
III.
Scientific Conference theses 5
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 13
V.
Books 2
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
5. LANGUAGES:
Norwegian
fluent
German, English
fluent
Olafs Brūveris
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
August 26, 1947, in Riga.
2. EDUCATION:
1965 - Ogre Forestry School No. 32, specialty of a Universal operator of Forest
development machinery.
1992 - a graduate of Fuller’s Theological Seminary, USA.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Doctor of Mission Sciences
(Missiology).
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1963-1966 - Forest development machinery operator in Riga and Jūrmala
forestries.
1976 - expelled from Latvian (USSR).
Studies and work in exile in West Germany.
1979 - studies in USA.
1983-1985 - representative of International Refugee Mission (USA) in Europe.
1985-1992 - Head of Laboratory ‘’Microsemi Corporation’’.
Since July 6, 1993 - a Member of Saeima (Parliament) of Republic of Latvian.
The Head of the Human Rights bureau, Ministry of Foreign affairs.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 12
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 7
III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - none
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 3
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Jānis-Andris Osis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
October 4, 1943, in Jaunlutrini, Saldus County.
2. EDUCATION:
1958-1963 - Riga Applied Arts Secondary School.
1963-1971 - Latvian State Academy of Art.
1975/1982 - upgrading of qualification at Tallinn Institute of Art.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Rector of Latvian Art Academy
(LMA).
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1971-1997 - art teacher at the LMA.
Since 1987 - Assistant Professor of the LMA.
Since 1992 - Professor of the LMA.
Since 1987 - Vice-rector of the LMA.
Since 1996 - Professor at the Latvian Ev.Luth. Christian Academy.
Since 1997 - Rector of the LMA.
A member of Artists’ Union.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 4, participation in Exhibitions in
Latvian - 5
II.
Articles in Foreign editions participation in Exhibitions
abroad - 5
III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections none
Jānis Zemītis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
March 3, 1940, in Riga.
2. EDUCATION:
1958-1954 - studies at Latvian Academy of Art, specialty of Easel painting,
qualification obtained - an Artist-painter-teacher.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE: Professor, academic degree of
Assistant Professor.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
August 26, 1993 - awarded the academic title of Professor.
1992 - elected as the Head of Painting Chair.
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1981 - Senior Lecturer of the Painting Chair.
1965-1981 - lecturer of special subjects at the Art Secondary School named
after J.Rozentāls.
1962-1965 - teacher of drawing at the Evening Shift School No. 17.
1961-1962 - teacher of drawing at the Riga 8-Year School No. 27.
Professional development:
Since 1970 - creative work within the Artists’ Union.
Since 1966 - participation of republican and international Exhibitions.
1984 - practical studies at the Vilnius Art Institute.
Guest lecturer in Thunderland (England), Seattle (USA), Jerusalem.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 2, participation in Exhibitions in
Latvian - 3
II.
Articles in Foreign editions participation in Exhibitions
abroad - 5
III.
Scientific Conference theses organization
of
Conferences - 2
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 3
V.
Books VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 13 (since 1972)
Arvīds Drīzulis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
September 28, 1934.
2. EDUCATION:
1955 - a graduate of Riga Applied Arts Secondary School.
1958-1964 - Latvian State Academy of Art, Department of Sculpture.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
German
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
1991 - scientific title of Assistant Professor with the Design Chair.
1992 - Master of Art.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1955-1958 - construction Sculptor in new construction sites in Riga, later at the
‘’Māksla’’ combined plant.
Senior Lecturer at Latvian State Academy of Art, Department of Industrial Art.
Teacher of Plastic art at Latvian State Academy of Art, Department of Design
Drawing.
Teacher of sculpture at the Design and Metal Work Departments.
Lecturer of Plastic anatomy at the Fine Arts Department as well as applied
departments of optional courses.
A member of the Artists’ Union.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
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II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Articles in Foreign editions none
Scientific Conference theses Methodological articles and teaching aids - 8
Books Articles in Scientific Collections 2
2
none
Vitālijs Karkunovs
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
November 21, 1925, Kharkov, Ukraine.
2. EDUCATION:
1946 - a graduate of Kiev Art School.
1948-1954 - Latvian State Academy of Art, Faculty of Painting.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1954-up to now - Teacher of drawing at the Riga Applied Arts Secondary
School.
Since 1959 - a member of the Artists’ Union.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions none
II.
Articles in Foreign editions none
III.
Scientific Conference theses none
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 18
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections none
Andris Teikmanis
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
February 5, 1967, in Riga.
2. EDUCATION:
1978-1985 - Riga Art Secondary School named after J.Rozentāls.
1986-1992 - Latvian Academy of Art (LMA), Department of Painting.
1992 - Bachelor of Arts, the LMA.
1991-1993 - studies for Master’s degree at the LMA.
1993 - Master of Art, the LMA.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
German
with the help of a Dictionary
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
Master of Art.
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5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1992-1993 - teacher of Fine arts at the Vecmīlgrāvis Art School.
Since 1993 - Lecturer, Chair of Art critic, Latvian Academy of Art.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions 1
II.
Articles in Foreign editions III.
Scientific Conference theses 3
IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 1
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections 1
Vilma Zarina
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
June 9, 1947, in Balvi County.
2. EDUCATION:
1967 - a graduate of Riga Applied Art Secondary School.
1972 - a graduate of Tallinn State Institute of Art, Chair of Artistic Metal
Work.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latvian, Russian
fluent
English
conversational
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1972-1993 - teacher of Composition and Drawing, Fine arts at the Riga
Applied Art Secondary School (RLMV)
1980-1986 - Head of Artistic Metal Work Chair at the RLMV.
1987-1991 - Deputy Headmaster for Studies at the RLMV.
1991-1993 - Methodologist at the School Center under Ministry of Culture,
also teacher at the RLMV.
Since 1993 - Office Manager at the Riga Applied Arts College.
Since 1976 - a Member of Latvian Art Union.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latviann press editions 1
II.
Articles in Foreign editions regular participation in
Exhibitions
III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids - 5
Art
education
Methodologist
V.
Books none
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections none
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Nele Zirnīte
1. DATE OF BIRTH:
May 27, 1959, in Lithuania.
2. EDUCATION:
1978-1982 - Vilnius Institute of Art, Department of Drawing.
1982-1984 - Latvian State Academy of Art, Department of Drawing.
3. LANGUAGES:
Latviann, Russian
fluent
English
fluent
German
with the help of a Dictionary
Lithuanian
fluent
4. ACADEMIC TITLE, SCIENTIFIC DEGREE:
Qualification of a Drawing artist, teacher.
5. MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Teacher of Elementary visual arts to children visiting Riga Park of Culture and
Recreation.
Since 1988 - a Member of the Artists’ Union of Latvia.
1993 - series of envelopes with drawings by N.Zirnīte depicting historical
monuments of Christianity in Latvia were printed during the visit by John Paul II to
Latvian.
1994 - a participant of the exhibition ‘’Slava Dzīvajam Dievam’‘ (Glory to the
Living God.
6. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: (in last 3 years)
I. Articles in the Latvian press editions regular participation in drawing
Exhibitions
in Latvian and abroad. 10
collective
Exhibitions and 9 individual
shows.
II.
Articles in Foreign editions 2
III.
Scientific Conference theses IV.
Methodological articles and teaching aids V.
Books 1
VI.
Articles in Scientific Collections - 4
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INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL
MANAGING STRUCTURE
The Organizational and Managing structure is determined by the LChA Constitution
and the functional duties of the Personnel.
1. The representation, managing and decision -making
institutions of the LChA are:
The Constituent Assembly;
Senate;
Rector,
Pro-rector,
Auditing Commission;
Arbitration.
2. The structure of the LChA is formed by the following
units:
 Regular Day and Evening Department
 Scientific research "Dialogue Center", it is founded with the aim to:
a) carry out scientific Research work;
b) inform public about the research activities of the LChA;
c) functions of "Dialogue Center" are determined by "Statute of the
LChA scientific research center "Dialogue Center". The Dialogue Center is headed
by the Director. It is foreseen, that by time it will grow into the Center of Theological
studies of National importance;
 Scientific library. The SL of the LChA is an independent structural unit,
the task of which is to create conditions for students' scientific work, to
provide the Academic personnel and studying persons with the
necessary Literature on the spot or through SLS.
3. The LChA Academic personnel is formed by:
Professors, Associate professors, Docents,
Leading researchers, Lecturers, Research
assistants.
These specialists carry out Pedagogical work, Scientific work, educate students.
4. T h e G e n e r a l p e r s o n n e l is accepted to work or dismissed from it in
procedure, determined by the LChA Senate, grounding on the effective legislation of
the Republic of Latvia.
Activities of the General personnel are determined by functional duties for
each employee, approved by the Rector.
5. Functional duties of the Personnel.
Head of the Department of Studies
 ensurance of active functioning of the Study process (provision of
realization of the Study schedule, provision of necessary conditions for the Study
work);
 elaboration of the regime of the Study work;
 development of the Data basis of the Study process at the Academy;
 preparation of draft orders;
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 summarization of students' Study results;
 regular summarization of the Study work results;
 mediatory and conciliatory functions between the LChA Senate, Director
of the Study program, students;
 elaboration of the Normative documents for the Practical field work.
Director of Practical field work:
 Academic provision for realization of Practical work;
 training of instructors of Practical work;
 formation of basis for the LChA Practical work (development of network
of students' Practical work in Latvia);
 regular rendering of assistance to students during their Practical work;
 submission of evaluation of Practical work to the Department of Studies;
 realization of coordinate functions between the Senate, directors of Study
programs
Head of the Scientific Research "Dialogue Center":
 elaboration of applied and Scientific research projects, their supervision;
 informing of wider public about the Research work;
 provision of information and consultations about the activities of New
religious movements and Sects in Latvia;
Responsible secretary of the LChA:
 development of the Office work system;
 heading of the Office work;
 coordinative work among students;
 duties of a Coordinator between directors of Study programs, Academic
personnel of the Academy, Heads of departments;
 filling in of students' Test books;
 Technical drawing up of Documents on a Computer;
 recording of meetings;
 provision of circulation of internal information.
Chief accountant:
 planning of Budget and Book-keeping control, realization of Bookkeeping;
 realization of full Calculation of the institution's finances;
 provision of correct monetary and other financial operations;
 realization of the Cash operations.
Director of the study program:
The Director of study program is appointed by the Direction of the LChA
rector from among the Academic personnel of the Academy;
The Director of study program supervises realization of the Study program.
Duties of the Director of study program:
 to supervise the elaboration of the Study program;
 to listen to and summarize opinions of experts, teaching staff, students,
etc., to develop an optimal model of the Program;
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 to organize discussion and approving of the Program at the Senate;
 to prepare the Study program for accrediting;
 to coordinate realization of the Program, to help to select the teaching staff
for separate disciplines, to promptly carry out the necessary changes of the Program;
 to listen to references of the Teaching staff and students on the contents of
the Program, problems and better possibilities of its realization;
 to carry out inquiry of students by summarizing students' opinions about
the Study program, to carry out analysis of opinions and inform the Senate about it;
 to carry out the investigation of Labor market for the benefit of the Study
program;
Director of Study program has the right:
 to initiate and prepare for consideration of the LChA Senate investigations,
which are connected with approving, implementation, perfection, modification and
other questions of the Program;
 to control the work of the Academic personnel in realization of the Study
program;
 to suggest to the management of the Academy to replace individual
representatives of the Teaching staff, who do not favour the realization of aims of the
Study program or do not concert the delivered course with aims and tasks of the
LChA in procedure, provided by the LChA Constitution;
 to suggest to close the Study programs.
The Management of LChA
The Constituent Assembly
Arbitration
Auditing
Commission
Senate
Rector
Saimnieciskais
direktors
Pro–rector
Department of Studies
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LATVIAN LCHA STUDENT KNOWLEDGE
ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS.
1. The student knowledge and skills are evaluated at the end of every course. The
manner of evaluation depends on the peculiarities of the subject.
2. The requirements and the manner (oral, written, workshop, discussion) of testing
are made clear to the students by the teachers at the beginning of their course. In
case the assessment depends on workshop, quiz or report, the teacher makes clear
the relative significance of those for the purposes of general evaluation.
3. In case the course is presented by several teachers (a visiting lecturer and a staff
member) the test may be administered by both of them. All visiting lecturers'
courses are concluded by a test given by the respective lecturer and assisted by a
staff lecturer.
4. The evaluation of student's knowledge is made at the end of the respective
course. The examination time is coordinated with the teacher and the Study
Department.
5. The is a 10 score system of assessment as follows:
10, outstanding:
 The knowledge exceeds the curriculum requirements,
 Personal insight and deep understanding is evident,
 The manner of presenting the knowledge is an evidence of a balanced
personality with a power of apprehension.
9, excellent:
 The subject has been learnt completely,
 The knowledge can be independently and skillfully applied.
8, very good:
 The subject has been learnt completely,
 There might be occasional setbacks in the application of knowledge.
7, good:
 The subject has been studied and learnt,
 However, there are some irrelevant shortcomings.
6, nearly good (getting on for good):
 the subject has been learnt,
 yet there are some significant shortcomings.
5, mediocre:
 There is a general knowledge of the subject, yet several basic concepts
have not been understood to the full,
 There are difficulties in using the knowledge.
4, nearly mediocre:
 There is a general knowledge of the subject, yet several concepts are
misunderstood,
 Lacking the skills to use the knowledge.
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3, poor:
 Just a general survey of the subject,
 No skills to use the knowledge.
2, very poor:
 Just a general survey of parts of the subject,
 No understanding of the core of the subject.
1, inadequate:
 No understanding of the basic concepts of the subject.
6. The examination is passed provided the score is within "10" to "5" (not less than
"5").
7. In the case of a quiz, it should be at least 60% correct.
8. The "A" section of the curriculum are the specialty academic subjects tests. The
specialty professional curriculum tests are as follows:
 the theological subjects,
 the professional theoretical subjects,
 the professional specific subjects.
9. The specialty subject tests have been passed within the scores of "10" through "7"
(not less than "7").
10. Optional subjects are tested orally or in writing at the choice of the lecturer.
11. There is an appendix to the present regulations: the chart of knowledge
assessment compiled with the view of the knowledge acquirement level and
intellectual work.
THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE LCHA GRADUATES
ON THE LABOR MARKET
Two presumptions orienting in favor of and against human inward spiritual motives:
AGAINST
1. There can be no connection between
the science and Christianity
IN FAVOR OF
1. The Dutch Sociological Research
Center Science historian R.Hooykaas
is right when he writes in his work:
“Religion and the Rise of Modern
Science (in 1972) as follows:
“Christianity has played a significant
positive role in the development of
modern science, beginning with the
Christian Europe during the Middle
Ages, reaching its culmination in the
outstanding scientific achievements
of the 17th century, and proceeding
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2. By practicing Christianity and getting
a Christian education you loose your
I.Q.
throughout the contemporary
dominant of materialism and
naturalism, that often consider theism
as delusion. The concept of culture
dominant, attempting to prove the
distance between the apologetics of
the Christianity and science has been
disguised in scientific outfits, but in
reality is as far from the science as
Christianity from delusion.”
2. You can have the greatest surprise in
life by opening the Bible. The Bible
may seem to thick, strange, dated and
obscure for a while, yet eventually
you will find more freshness and
topicality in it than in all the daily
newspapers together.
The major question of human-kind have
always remained invariable, Trivial,
unimportant, transitory and irrelevant
things are inconsistent.
Both ideas “AGAINST” are cynical.
Before discussing the competitiveness of graduates of a Christian higher
educational establishment on a secular world job market one should discard the
popular cynicism to have a natural and intelligent approach.
The L.Chr.Acc. students are oriented to the invariable values in people,
humankind and contemporary world, however they are well versed in the
modern worldly language as well. On graduation they also have the knowledge
of the values of people who think differently, in order to implement the charity
task of the Gospel in dialogue with the social environment of a democratic
country, beyond the usual theological lingo that is suitable to speak to a person,
but is useless for conversation with a person.
Reasons for the Competitiveness of the L.Chr.Acc. Graduates on the Labor market:
1. The skill of an academic application
of an ancient and short maxim:
ORA ET LABORA (Pray and Work)
2. Being prepared to work both in the
state and Church charities
This maxim is affirmed in the altar of the
L.Chr.Acc., as well as confirmed in
the daily routine of theology studies
and Christian mode of life at the
Academy. Nevertheless one has to
train oneself lifelong to learn living
by it.
According to the Social care department
of the Welfare Ministry, in April
1996, there were 291 various Social
aid institutions in Latvia with 686
employees. 955 employees work at
children's homes and orphanages.
6943 people get home care paid for
by the local authorities, employing
5161 persons both in towns and
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villages.
There is 1 staff social worker for 8000
residents of Riga. 1 specialist for 300
people who need care.
These figures demonstrate the need for
social aid workers with higher
education.
Besides that, there are 300 Ev.Luth.
congregations in Latvia; and 799
religious organizations altogether
(according to the figures of 1992).
All of them need highly qualified
clergymen, evangelists and other
workers.
What is the difference between the graduates of the L.Chr.Acc. and other
Social worker training institutions?
Their distinction is a clear evangelical motivation of Social work. The
foundation of charity work is primarily not of soci-ethical but of religious motivation.
Our strength is not in any kind of organization. It is in God and those who live
in fellowship with God.
Pragmatically we educate social aid workers.
From the self esteem point of view we should say that we educate people
willing to do charity work and to introduce idea of humanity where the conditions are
inhumane.
3. Assessment of the professional
activities of the Graduates
The assessment is conditional as the first
graduates are going to leave the
Academy in December 1997.
L.Chr.Acc. is going to continue labor
market research. Agreements that
guarantee advising the students and
cooperation in specialist training
until 2002 have been concluded with
the following organizations:
- The Riga coordination Center of
Social Aid (head A.Gaigale)
- The State psychiatric care Center
(head O.Velmers)
- The Ev.Lutheran Cross Congregation
(pastor G.Dislers)
- The Old People Nursing Center at
Jaundubulti (head A.Zvirgzdina)
- The Family Care Center "Bulduri"
(head V.Randa)
- The Social Aid Service of the
Jurmala town council
The students of L.Chr.Acc. have had
practice placements in the above
organizations.
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The 4th year students have worked in
various social aid organizations of
the Riga town council during the
Spring semester of the Academic
year of 1996/97.
The L.Chr.Acc. did not question the
organizations, yet the supervisors of
the student practice analyzed their
work and submitted a report on
students work, their professional and
theoretical knowledge demonstrated
during the work.
These reports are available at the Study
Department of the Academy. In the
present survey you can find them on
page … "Reports on Students' Work
During the Practice".
As to the training level and readiness for competition on the labor market of
the 4th year students the reports reveal the following objective facts:
 Professional knowledge good - 60%
 Some shortcomings in professional knowledge - 35%
 Lots of shortcomings in professional knowledge - 5%
 insufficient professional knowledge - -- interpersonal relation skills of the students:
excellent
- 87%
good
- 13%
All reports stressed the unusual skills of the students to find a non-traditional
approach in application of their knowledge, their compassion, patience and altruistic
work as well as a new manner in dealing with people. This attitude in combination
with the professional knowledge facilitates re-socialization of a person.
Social involvement, permanent accumulation of knowledge after
graduation, being educated an reborn in Christ in order to uplift and carry the
socially paralyzed to Jesus - such people should be trained by Christian
education and the Church.
It would not be fair to finish this survey with cheap promises. Rather a
question of attitude could be asked:
are we in the middle of a tragedy, force or revolution? The future generations
might be better equipped to answer this question.
Nobody can predict the progress of social humanness in the minds of people,
economic, political and culture life. Work has to be done to eliminate the discrepancy
between the official image of an intelligent, well educated nation and the humiliating
truth. The expressionless eyes of the adolescents are dreadful if they do not reflect
hope for future. That is why the work must be done, it will require all our will and
effort.
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6 APENDIX
LATVIAN EV.LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(1997. - 2002.)
Any educational institution is capable of development, provided it has a clear vision
of its future within a goal - orientated system.
The strategy of LCA consists of six items:
1. Perspective of the academic studies programme;
2. Perspective of the professional programme;
3. Perspective of further education of pastoral and social help
specialists;
4. Social activities of the Academy;
5. International cooperation;
6. Development of material resources.
Perspective of Academic studies programme.
A model of academic studies has been worked out in two fields : t h e o l o g y and
arts.
These two fields of academic studies are closely integrated with the respective
professional studies programmes - t h o s e o f p r a c t i c a l t h e o l o g y a nd o f
sacred art.
The “Academic programme of Theology” is based on a wide research
programme comprising:
 bachelor, master and doctoral research activities;
 “research work of the “Dialogue Center” (see. …. page. Status of the
Dialogue Center);
 development of workshop research system;
 involvement in TEIN (Theological Education on Internet) - programmes
on the subject of New Religious Movements and spirituality (both being
popular themes in Latvia)
 development of the principle of openeness - LCA is open to all
inhabitants of Latvia - regardless of age, profession, providing
opportunity for intellectual development by way of various study
programmes - academic, professional, additional, courses, etc.
The education provided by the Academy is distinct from
secular education in that it is based on Christian
principles, integrated within academic discourse.
 The occupation of Latvia in 1940 and subsequent deportations and
repression’s against theologians have created a situation where the
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development of Latvia theological thought was cut short. We want to
continue the most significant traditions of the pre-war independent
Latvia within the context of modernity
 The situation obtaining in the Church requires that we formulate anew
the tasks o the Church in present - day Latvia” this is important for the
relations of the Church to society (dialogue between sexes, inter denominational dialogue, etc.), because the short - lived interest
towards the Church during the initial awakening period has been
replaced by indifference, scepticism and even animosity,
 The semi-intellectual religious educationalism (courses etc.) at present
popular in Latvia might turn into intellectual stagnation in matters of
theological education and become separated from the social needs of the
people, not the people for the Church. The Church is true to its mission
if it cares for the well-being of the souls. A broad academic theological
education (not sectarian, self-contained) and self-complimentary) is an
indispensable way to demonstrate the relevance of evangelic Church for
the well-being of the nation.
 We are of the opinion that Christianity is capable of providing answers
to every aspect of social applicability - Jesus Christ opened up such a
dimension: “you will know the truth and the truth will make you free”.
We hold that theological research should be based not on passive
reflection, but on active analytical approach to every facet of human
life, the central element of which is the well-being central element of
which is the well-being of the soul in Jesus Christ.
 The Academy does not speak “about God”, but lives “in God”. It is
capable of upholding a specific world view paradigm. which is the
authentic bases of Christianity. This notion is not dogmatic but open to
the Incarnate Word - it is creative and capable of broad development
and growth in relation to the mission of the Church within the
historical, cultural, social, traditional contexts
 Critically considering the denominational self - containment within the
Church and the various conflicting views on the sexual roles pertaining
to pastoral calling, we hold that the doctrine of sin and evil of the world
is to be understood exclussivelly through the Incarnate Word - Jesus
Christ. Instead of anthropocentric orientation we view the surrounding
reality as God’s world. God is not a psychological projection and to
understand God one has to start from Him, not from humankind.
The academic education of the LCA is integrative in that it
tends to follow the following models:
liberal,
progressive.
humanistic,
technological.
radical and dogmatic
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IN THE INTERESTS OF THE CHURCH AND THE NATION,
THE ACADEMY FOLLOWS THE FOLLOWING MODELS
liberal education
progressive education:
humanistic approach
 the chief problem is lack of
knowledge,
 the teacher gives knowledge,
 “knowledge” is the same as
wisdom
 the best metaphor for education
is “initiation”,
 the chief value is reason,
 educated person knows much
 the chief problem - changes in
society,
 the teacher calls forward,
 “knowledge” leads to and
evaluates action,
 the chief metaphor of education problem solving,
 the chief value - democracy,
 educated person is responsible
The liberal approach assumes that a
person can learn the truth about the
world in which he/she lives, that
he/she is influenced by the world and
is capable of influencing the world.
This approach is less
compartmentalised than the liberal
one and more ready for action. The
chief dictum - problems have to be
solved by competent thought and
action. The teacher has to bring
students to new tasks and results.
The student is vessel to be filled up
The student’s back-ground
determines his/her ability to join the
process of interpersonal relations.
The social deve-lopment, based on
the liberal approach envisages the
degree of participation according to
the intellectual capacity.
Special application: detailed
information, discussion by
specialists confrontation of
conflicting views, e.g. in Church
history, gene engineering, etc.
Methods - lectures, films, books.
The student is aware of his/her
responsibility and is committed to
it.
Here the student’s background is an
object of analysis and is inseparable
from knowledge.
The social development theory reforms.
Special application problem solving sessions on social questions:
environment, narcotics, education,
etc.
Methods - group work, role playing
analysis of facts, analysis of personal
experience
.
 the chief problem - personal
insignificance,
 the teacher is supportive,
 “knowledge” means integration
and wholeness,
 best metaphor for education growth,
 chief value - to be esteemed,
 educated person “fits in”
This approach makes use of
traditional Christian terms - growth,
development, maturity, support,
integration. It is not specially
interested in personality to identify
the good and the right. During the
last 30 years it has fostered
significant changes in secular and
Christian education of adults.
Student is a growing plant
The background of the student is the
chief source of knowledge and
educational work.
The theory of society is based on self
- actualisation.
Special application counselling,
group prayers, marriage
strengthening, consultations on
health problems.
Methods - involve various events
from personal experience.
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IN THE INTERESTS OF THE CHURCH AND THE NATION,
THE ACADEMY FOLLOWS THE FOLLOWING MODELS
technological education
radical education
dogmatic education
 chief end - final product and
effectiveness,
 the teacher is instructor
 “knowledge” as presentation
 the best metaphor for education modelling,
 chief value - efficiency,
 educated person is a component
The aim of the type of education is
to prepare persons for particular
tasks and functions, to help them to
become competent, efficient. It
provides clear goals and evaluates
them.
Student is a material (like clay,
wood, metal) to be shaped.
Student’s background is the starting
point of education.
Social theory following from this
approach - modernisation.
Special application: preparing of a
person for performing specific
tasks within the Church.
Methods teaching while working,
involvement of experienced experts.
 the chief problem - depression,
 the teacher is “attentive”,
 “knowledge” is praxis (reflexive
thought and action),
 the best metaphor for education to give strength,
 chief value - freedom,
This method has roots in
Christianity. It models experience
(Reflection) gives attention to action.
Of grate value for personal
development. Education is never
neutral and it’s task is not to make
people happy and uncapable of
change. Neither is it a “bank” which
accumulate knowledge and passes it
to them who do not know.
The student as prisoner.
Here the student’s background
experience is the foundation of
knowledge his/her ability to grasp
the social context.
The social theory here is - social
changes.
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Special application: becomes
apparent when it is necessary to
critically assess the world and to
change it. The Bible is the key,
because changes require change of
heart.
Special application: to give the
basic know-how in cases when
action is paralysed by sense of guilt.
Methods experience/ reflection /
action, social development.
the chief problem - human sin,
the teacher is preaches,
“knowledge” is revealed truth
the best metaphor for education feeding
 chief value - trust worthiness ,
 educated person is not conceited
but meek
This type of education is closely
related to Christian view of faith.
Men and women respond to
revelation - it comes into their world
from without. This is the style of
much of Church education and it has
proved effective to the present day.
The student is under the yoke of sin
Here the student’s experience hopes
are judged and re-evaluated in the
light of new knowledge.
The social theory here is conversion
Methods constant repetition in
liturgical and/or sacramental context,
learning by heart, memory - training.
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Within this type of integrated education, the Academy
envisages the development of the following research
fields:
1
The Gospel and society
and s
piritu
2
Hum
al res ans mob
ility
ource
s
People and redemptive processes
Values, power and information in society
Human rights, peace, agreement
Sex and theology of
the churches
3
Christian message in religiously and culturally
pluralistic world
Christian tradition, social environment and culture
4
Theology of culture
l and alternative religious mov
em
spe
o
ent
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5
The Gospel and the Church
Church and power
NB! Academic research was terminated in Latvia
from 1940 to 1990.
LCA
Youth in the Church and in society
Christian response to the suffering world
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Starting of Master of Theology programme in II semester
1997/98. Development of M.Theol. programme
1998-2000. Person responsible - Pro-rector for
research Prof. J.Vējš.
The master of theology programme of LCA (integration the programme of
“Practical theology”) envisages theological education in close connection with
modern social sciences and humanities psychology, sociology, philosophy, history)
with the view of wide-spectrum evangelical and charitable application.
The aim of M.Theol. programme is
 to offer fundamental knowledge in theology and its field aspects practical theology;
 to acquire and use latest methods of research so as to investigate and
understand larger links between theology, social problems and culture;
to develop analytical approach, based in the Gospel teaching concerning
personal and social problems.
At present theological studies in Latvia tend to be reproductive, not productive.
Our aim is to turn to new insufficiently investigated aspects of social and spiritual
life and to perform initial research of these problems. (For details see: “Master
degree programme” ,,,, page)
Research innovations.
(persons
responsible:.
V.Tēraudkalns)
Prof.
J.Vējš,
doc.
In 1998/99 academic years the following academic workshops are operative:
 Prof. J.Vējš “Religion and philosophy: 20th /21st centuries”.
 Dr. A.Vecgrāve and Dr. I.Krūmiņa “Psychological help in crisis
situations”.
 Dr. Sk.Gūtmane and J.Rokpelnis “The Gospel and present-day cultural
processes”.
 Lecturer G.Dišlers “Judaism and Christianity” (on the bases of “Friends
of Israel” association in Latvia)
 Lecturer Ģ.Priedols “Modern theology and information”.
The workshop intend to develop original approaches and to ensure their
applicability in specific Church and social help and cultural situations.
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Research activities.
 Inter-disciplinary conferences (person responsible Director of “Dialogue
Centre”; teaching staff involving students)
No
Themes
Year
1.
Christian education in
post - modern Latvia
Ecumenical Church in
modern world
1998.
Symposium “The Role
of Religion in Conflict
and Peace” (in Baltic
Sea Region)
Homelessness as a
social and spiritual
phenomenon
Diaconia: social
dialogue between
denominations
1999.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1999.
Place
person responsible
Riga
Dr. Sk.Gūtmane
Jointly with St.Andrew’s Bible Institute
St.Petersburg
Prof. J.Vējš, Dr. A.Bodrovs
(St.Petersburg)
Jointly with “Life and Peace Institute”
Uppsala and Christian Council of Sweden.
Dr. Sk.Gūtmane, Dr. K.Lexen, L.Renöfält
2000.
Riga
Prof. J.Vējš
2001.
Riga
Prof. J.Vējš , doc. Sk.Gūtmane jointly
with Diakonial Highschool (Lahti,
Finland), within international project
“Sacrates Erasmus Thematic Networks”
Dr. Esa Konttinen
 Publication of research results in books and text-books..
The academic staff of LCA is preparing text books in theology text books in
theology (originals and translations)
No
Books
1. Works of Latvian
Christian Academy
(yearly)
2.
3.
4.
Authors
Editorial board
Donald Gurthie
New Testament
Theology
Theological terms of
the Bible
G.Dišlers and associates
New Bible
Commentary
Group of translators and
consultants
G.Ošiniece I.Zvirgzds
Notes
I. 1997.
II. 1998.
III. 1999.
IV. 2000.
translation from
English (year 2000)
Text book - 2500
entries
year 1999.
2300 article
year 2003
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5.
The Gospel in
pluralistic society:
 Dogma and
scepticism in
pluralistic culture
 Roots pluralism
 Knowledge and
Faith
 Authority,
Autonomy and
Experience
 Christ and history
 The Gospel and
secular action myth
 Choice and logic;
the logic of choice
Authors:
I.Trapenciere
Sk.Gūtmane
V.Tēraudkalns
G.Prānis
J.Vējš
G.Līdums
S.Rēvele;
Year 1998
The perspective development of research centre “Dialogue
Centre” (person responsible. pastor G.Dišlers and
Prof. A.Buiķis)
On the bases of a)agreement about co-operation with “Dialogue Centre”
which was established by Council of Ministers, and
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b) agreement about co-operation with European
Dialogue Centre, which is acting with Aarhus
University the Latvian Christian Academy will research
in
the implications of the new religious movements in Latvia
will perform communication with various denominations in Latvia trough
confrontation. We are convinced that these two aspects are inseparable,
because there is no dialogue outside confrontation; dialogue outside
confrontation turns into empty talking that excludes doubts or becomes
syncretic. And vice versa: confrontation without dialogue turns into
rejection of those think differently
 “Dialogue Centre” is against any sort of syncretism or heretic-hunting.
 “Dialogue Centre” helps the Church to hear social and individual
problems and to develop convincing apologetics in Latvia: people who
think critically of Christianity may receive a substantiated replay here.
 The so called “Christian school” groups (leader. student R.Valters) offer
adult education in localities about modern neo-religiosity (seminars,
booklets)
 “Dialogue Centre” is operating a confidence telephone, where people
may get counselling and help in connection with contacts with new
religious groups. This may lead to pastoral guidance.
 “Dialogue Centre” is publishing books and folders about various
questions of new religious movements and Christianity.
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
“Dialogue Centre” has concluded an agreement with “Dialogue Centre
International” (Aarhus University) to the effect that it will
a) investigate new religious movements in Latvia so as to include the
results in TEIN (Theological Education on Internet);
b) will translate the necessary texts from German, English and French into
Latvian;
c) will integrate theological Internet courses into LCA curriculum.
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“Dialogue Centre” will continue research co-operation with Lahti
Deaconial School (Finland), with Oslo Deaconial School (Norway)
within the international project “Thematic Networks”, which intends to
join European teachers, researchers and practitioners of deaconial work
into professional “know-how” exchange:
a) to develop high-level teaching and research of deaconial problems in
Latvia (master, doctoral level);
b) to regularly publish research results in international conferences,
c) to establish joint teaching and research modes.
The total duration of the project is 3 years (began in 1996.. see page. …of cooperation within “Thematic Networks”)
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“Dialogue Centre” will research into the problems of the families which
are in care of Riga Social Help and Co-ordination Centre (On
01.01.1997. there where 22432 families with 48407 children, including
4082 large families with 9404 children;
10071 one-parent families with 10513 children
including 516 large one-parent families 1785 children;
946 families with 1101 children invalids).
The main task is to perform theological appraised of the project “centre for children
in crisis situation”.
“Dialogue Centre” will perform a pilot project for the Jurmala municipality
social help department connected with the introduction of a new international model
of social care.
To further develop the openness of the Christian Academy
(the work started in 1994; person responsible B.Zīvere, Heads of Studies Department) See:
Instruction about the openness of LCA ). Here we
will give the main outline.
a)general principles of the openness of the work of LCA:
 the Academy is engaged in academic and practical studies;
 the work of the Academy proceeds according to the Constitution of
LCA;
 the Academy works according to a definite programme;
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 the studies of the Academy are financed by individuals and juridical
persons;
 after registering for the programme and keeping its requirements fully
one is entitled to receive the Bachelor and Master degrees and
professional qualifications;
 it is possible to take separate courses or their parts in order to foster
individual education according to interests
b)the aim of the LCA is to be open for all the inhabitants of Latvia regardless
of age, profession, denomination, thus offering academic, professional, further,
additional and other forms of education;
c) the Academy sees as its task the provisions free, flexible studies in academic
workshops, so as to offer student-orientated education with the use of high - quality
computers, TV, video, Christian radio and other appliances;
d)the above-mentioned features testify to the fact that LCA is open and flexible
academic institution. It performs the work so as to offer also
part - time studies
further studies
additional studies
interest studies opportunities in a Christian institution of
higher learning
Perspectives of professional studies
The Academy offers higher professional education in the following programmes:
 “Practical theology” and
 “Sacred art ” (earmarked for accreditation in 1999)
The perspective of the “Practical theology” programme envisages development
of the basic programme alongside various modifications
The following integrative models are envisaged:
1. Deaconial care and charity work. The academic character of this model follows
from
a) engagement of the Academy in international project “Thematic
Network” Unit A2, which broadens the basic knowledge of various facts
of deaconial work;
b) engagement of the Academy in Jūrmala social care department pilot
project;
c) co-operation with various social care departments where students are
doing field - work and practical training.
2. Practical know-how of charity work (including pastoral care)
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3. The role of the Church in charity work.
4. Intersubjective relations and Christian counselling system in Latvia
5. The strategic and descriptive aims of practical theology in Latvia (implications,
theological education, methods analysis of individual experience, critical aspect in
practical theology, strategy of practical theology in the Church and in society.
Perspective development of professional evangelical care.
A specific educational of the LCA is the evangelical charity work (deaconal work),
and social care as an integral part of the social security system in Latvia - thus uniting
the Church an national (State) interests.
The aim of this programme is:
 to facilitate the implementation of the Law of the republic of Latvia
“About social help” (adopted 26.10.1995) to delineate the boards of
social work in Latvia as it follows from World Council of Churches
decisions;
 to ensure the quality the evangelical work. The staff of the Academy
have worked out theoretical and practical recommendations for
deaconial work;
 work has to be carried out for investigation (beginning from 1988) of
the employment market so as to ensure the relevance of professional
programme and placing of the graduates.
The “Practical theology” programme is augmented by the three academic
workshops:
 Psychological help in crisis situations (Dr. A.Vecgrāve , Dr. I.Krūmiņa)
 Christian counselling system in parishes (G.Līdums and Dr. P.Hubners
IGNIS, Germany)
These workshops will be the result of the co-operation of the Academy
with IGNIS Christian psychology Research Centre in Kitzingen.
 System of help for alcohol and narcotics dependency (Dr. E.Meuma
Norway).
 This workshop intends to work according to the following scheme:
Variations of
independence’s
To mediate variations
variations of
dependencies
Active
involvement
Causes
Desirable
effect
Wrong
involvement
Wrong theory?
Experimental test of
theory
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The aim of this programme is to work out text - book and recommendations for
deacons of the parishes and social help centres, as well as a system of
recommendations for youth education in middle schools in Latvia based on the
experience of Latvia and Norway. Students will be involved.
Perspectives in the field of further education of pastoral and evangelical work and
in the field of social help.
(person responsible: Director of bachelor programme in practical
theology V.Tēraudkalns )
 further education is provided by the Latvian Christian Open Academy
 it offers further education for various categories of employees in
deaconial, and charity social work (courses, seminars, summer camps
etc.);
 offers courses for teachers in Christian counselling and crises
management;
 it is envisaged to co-operate with Riga 1st Christian school (director
V.Volgemunte)about of Riga (speciality Christian counsellor - social
rehabilitation)
Social activities of LCA
(person responsible - R.Ziedonis - Rector’s assistant for
media relations)
The aim of social activities of LCA:
 to develop co-operation with other educational and research institutions,
with religious organizations in academic and research work involving
staff and students of LCA;
 to make use of media publicity in order to draw attention to charity
work, to social help, to popularise basic aspects of Christian and
national unity;
 to take part in conferences, symposiums, seminars.
Plans for international co-operation
(person responsible: Sk.Gūtmane)
LCA has the following partner institutions:
a) institutions of higher learning:
 Oslo School of Diaconial and Social Work (Norway);
 Oslo Diaconial School (Norway);
 Oslo Theological Faculty, Oslo University (Norway);
 Theological Institute (Finland);
 Telaviv University (Israel)
 Cortebu Theological School(Sweden)
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 Aarhus University (Denmark)
 Fuller Seminary Lutheran bible Institute (USA)
b) research centre:

IGNIS - Christian psychology and therapy research centre
(Germany);

International organization
department of social help;

“The friends of Israel” - international organization (LCA
is the Latvian centre of this organization)

The Christian Council of Sweden (Sweden);

International Lutheran organization “Good News for
Israel” (USA);

“Women - Aglow international”. World organization with
centre in USA. (LCA is the Latvian centre of this
organization);

International organization “Josuamission” (Sweden);

International Lutheran Bible education association.
“Aliansmission”
(Sweden)
c) organizations extending economic and financial assistance :

“Aliansmission” - international organization (Sweden)

“Good News for Israel” (USA);

“Help for brothers” - international organization for
evangelical assistance.
An example of international co-operation in
academic year:
1997/1998
 Guest lectures :
Judaism and
Christianity
New Testament
Theology:
Exegedid of the
Epistles
Marriage psychology:
family therapy
Dr. Kernei
Fransten
Prof.
O.Mosbo
“Good News for
Israel”
Sietle Bible Institute
(USA)
Dr.
V.Wagner
IV. October
Evangelization and
apologetics
Dr.
T.Klausen
V. November
Old testament
Theology: Exegesis of
Pentateuch
New religions
Dr. F.Monset
IGNIS - Institute of
Christian Psychology
(Germany)
IGNIS - Institute of
Christian Psychology
(Germany)
Concordia Seminary
(ASV)
I. September
II. October
III. October
VI. March
Prof.
Aarhus University
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VII. April
VIII. April
movements
Psychology religion
(seminar)
J.Aagard
Dr. P.Hubner
Bible archaeology and
geography
Church and Physics
Dr.
E.Junkaale
Prof. J.Zaķis
Theology of Power
Prof. P.Laķis
(Denmark)
IGNIS - Institute of
Christian Psychology
(Germany)
Finnish Theological
Institute
Latvian University
(Latvia)
Latvian University
(Latvia)
Study visits, post-diploma studies
State,
university
University of
Telaviv
Teachers - T
Students - S
T, S
Number
Time
Notes
8
June
1998
The Academy
Archaeological
expeditions to Bible
Land every year:
1994.06.
1995.03., 06.
1996.06.
1997.06.
Oslo Deaconal
School
Sietle Bible
Institute
S
10
S
1
End of
january 1998
as from
February 1998
Finnish
Theological
Institute
IGNIS
(Germany)
T
1
October 1997
T
1
March
1998
2 students from LCA
are already studying
at Sietle Bible
Institute
Foreign student group visits, student exchange.
Time
Number
Aim:
September 1997
State,
university
Oslo
Deaconal
School
15-20
May 1998
LCA
4
 Work on joint project
“Youth for the Europe”;
 making personal contacts,
cultural coming together;
 extending of social help training
Work in IGNIS (Germany)
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Summer schools, conferences and other activities
(person responsible: Sk.Gūtmane, students:
R.Valters, I.Ozola)
Time
State, organization
Notes
August, 1997
International Summer
academy in Guadenthal
(Germany)
May, 1998
International organization
“Women Aglow
International” European
summer camp in Greece
Summer school at LCA
jointly with the Latvian
branch of “Youth with
mission” (for middle school
pupils)
International camp of
evangelical help and
evangelization LCA
students participate every
year. Theme: “The Gospel
in modern society”
Charity work and modern
women: theology of
feminism and the Gospel”
June 1998
“Human well - being in the
light of the Gospel and
theology of well - being psychological, sociological
and theological aspects”
Co-operation with mass media
(person responsible: R.Ziedonis, Rector’s assistant
for mass media)
Aim: to bring the public notice the work of evangelical social help, of the spiritual
well-being of people according to evangelical criteria, to popularise the importance
of deaconial service.
It is envisaged:
1. TV show “Good will” (See: Agreement with Latvia TV Director O.Pulks about the
monthly TV show. Participants: G.Dišlers, LCA students)
2. Christian radio programme “I believe a little” (Sk.Gūtmane);
3. Publication of journal “The Rich Brother” (Dialogue)
4. To conclude an agreement with newspaper “Izglītība un kultūra” (education and
Culture) about regular special issue.
The Material resources of LCA
(person responsible - E.Grīns administrative director)
1.
2.
3.
4.
New premises to be built.(see: blueprint for the new
premises at Bulduri 21, which will be construed at
three stages
Academic library premises (1-st stage);
2-nd block of lecture rooms (2-nd stage)
The large hall (2-nd stage)
Premises for “Dialogue Centre” - office, auditoriums, conferee hall (3. -rd stage)
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Authors: architect M.Liepa. construction: AV Limited, manager. V.Eris.
Resources for studies.
It is envisaged to develop:
 technical means
For the studies in
auditoriums
For student
independent work
1997.-1999.
 5 over-head projectors
“Philips”
 another computer class (12
places)
earphones for the linguaphone
room
1999.-2001.
5 TV sets
2 video cameras
computer hardware and
software
 Library development:
1997-1998.
 increase of funds by 1000 units exegesis works, reference books;
 printing equipment
 list of text-books to be translated.
Strategy of LCA.
like any other institution of higher learning LCA sees assist , m a i n t a s k - to
become part of the modern information society. It is a society where information and
knowledge are the chief resources. It is the opposite of industrial society, which is
based on capital (business i s n o t ! the task of a private educational institution) and
where the chief end product i s “ g o o d s p r o d u c e d ” (now many students
graduate from the school?) The chief end product of LCA is p e r s o n a l
qualities and person’s adaptability to information and
i n f o r m a t i o n e x c h a n g e . Therefore LCA concentrates on the quality of
knowledge and adaptability of personality
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ESTIMATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL "PRACTICAL
THEOLOGY" TRAINING SYLLABUS AS AN ASPECT
OF THE NATIONAL INTERESTS OF LATVIA
1. The demand for highly educated social care specialists in Latvia is
determined by the joining of Latvia to the Copenhagen Declaration of 1965, by the
Social Aid Law of 1995, by the Medical and Social Protection Law of 1992, by the
Latvian Social Welfare system Reform Project in 1997 and other documents, as well
as the Constitution of the Latvian Ev.Luth. Church of 1996, the Declaration of the
World Lutheran Federation on Deaconal Ministry in 1994 and other documents.
2.1. The Latvian Social Welfare System Project focuses on the following
issues:
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poverty
the situation of families with children (the growing number of children
growing up without parent care - orphans of living parents)
the situation of the disabled and exposed
a variety of cooperation with the local governments
developing a definite cooperation pattern among various charity branches
2.2. Those "focus" problems could be dealt with through the churches with
the help of highly qualified social care specialists.
L.Chr.Acc. is the only higher educational establishment in Latvia training
specialists for charity missions, i.e., social care specialists for the needs of the church
and the state.
3. The social care system in the church state needs a reliable data source to
analyze the social situation and predict its changes.
3.1. The educational work according to the L.Chr.Acc. training program could
improve the expertise of the social care organizations and find the best solutions for
their specific functions. The training of social care workers is an indicator of the
quality of their work.
3.2. The teaching staff and the students of the L.Chr.Acc. are developing a
standard pattern of social care for parochial charity need.
THE PRINCIPLE ASPECTS OF NATIONAL
COOPERATION AND IMPORTANCE
The Social Care
Department
1. Drafting of proposals for
the policy of social care
and jurisdiction.
2. Defining of social care
strategies
The "Practical Theology" training syllabus
Field studies in congregations and various state
charities.
Data accumulation and processing. The analysis of
the charity aspect of social care in its evangelical
sense and contents. Evolving practical
suggestions for charity work to the department
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3. Determination of the
investment management
policy
4. Defining of minimal
standards for charity
services
5. Social care system quality
control
and the church.
Comparison and research of the official data,
publications, investigations, communication and
interviews with the top charity deacon work
executives in Latvia and the European Union.
Performing a limited scope of empirical research with
local authorities and congregations.
Thorough research and estimation of the charity and
services form the aspect of christian values.
Promoting the cooperation of the church with the
local authorities, stimulating the possibilities of
the public institutions by publication of the
findings of research as well as information of the
general public.
Methodical assistance through the "Dialogue Center"
of the L.Chr.Acc., training of the charity
executives.
The state is responsible for the social reform and bringing the social
care system to the local authorities.
The tasks of the L.Chr.Acc. are as follows:
 to change the attitude of people by education and research, to make
them understand that everybody is responsible for his/her own welfare,
not the state.
 to emphasize the Christian concept of soteriology
ESTIMATION OF THE ACADEMIC SYLLABUS IN THE ASPECT
OF THE NATIONAL INTERESTS OF LATVIA
THE DOCUMENTS OF THE LATVIAN
RESPONSE OF THE L.CHR.ACC. TO THE
REPUBLIC ACTUALIZING THE NATIONAL
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ACADEMIC
PROGRAM
NATIONAL CONCERNS
1. The speech of the State President G.Ulmanis "Foundation of the sense of
Truth and craving for Profundity of the soul" at the L.Chr.Acc. on November
30, 1994
The assessment of the academy work in
the light of the National interests of
Latvia by the State President
G.Ulmanis
"New schools and higher educational establishments are
developed in the renewed Latvia, new in contents and style of
work. The Lutheran Deaconal Institute is new as well. Its goal is
to see and understand the social needs of people in Latvia, to do
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The essence of its work is education of the heart, the strength of
the soul, conformity of words and deeds, notions that have been
2. Declaration of the Government
of Latvia
The Latvian Christian Academy
Chapter on "Education and Culture" of
the Declaration of the Government of
Latvia of 1997
 "to consider formation of a free and
creative personality the basic task of
education."
The academic syllabus Bachelor of
Theology motivates humanity of a
different dimension: a human
freedom:
"You will admit the truth, and the truth
will make you free" (Christ)
High quality theological education can
perfect the secular academics and
enrich it, as well as lead the church out
of semiliteracy and bigotry.
 "to develop nationally significant
scientific centers"
The work of the "Dialogue center" of the
L.Chr.Acc. has just begun, yet its
objective is to become "a nationally
significant theological research center"
for the dialogue of Christianity with
the public and state by fundamental
and applied scientific research work.
3. The Law "On Social Security"
"Regulates the kinds of social services,
including social and educational aid,
thus contributing to social justice and
social security."
4. The Law "On Social Aid"
"The social rehabilitation in a package of
measures designed to build the social
functions potential of a person, his/her
social status and his/her integration to
the society."
The Latvian Christian Academy
The academic syllabus Bachelor of
Theology combines the classical
interpretation of theology with the
ability to use it for the benefit of the
contemporary society.
The Latvian Christian Academy
The academic syllabus Bachelor of
Theology provides education for
clergymen, chaplains (including
chaplains for places of confinement),
evangelists, parsons, and deacons.
They are specialists ready to
implement the tasks of social
rehabilitation in Latvia (including
parochial work).
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5. The Social Welfare System The
Latvian Christian Academy
It is the Social aid administration "White
Paper".
The Latvian Christian Academy
Reform Project
The academic syllabus gives knowledge
and promotes research for the
development of a realistic pattern of
spiritual social security in a system
complying with the security goals and
principles of Latvia as an European
country, both nationally and
parochially.
 teaches to motivate the priority of
social aid (charity) work in church,
 enhances general expertise and
knowledge with regard to the
feasibility and tasks of the social aid in
state and church welfare systems thus
avoiding redundancy,
 improves the professional efficiency of
deaconal ministry.
L.Chr.Acc. is the only higher educational establishment
that provides ecumenical academic education to
clergymen.
6. The Constitution of the Latvian
Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Latvian Christian Academy
"Every parish should support its own
parson as well as provide him with the
assistants necessary for spiritual
maintenance of the congregation."
In performing these tasks using
specialists with the higher theological
education cannot be overrated.
The academic theological syllabus
provides education for deacons,
evangelists, and chaplains.
A Summary with an Emotional Tinge.
Every community needs people who have acquired the fundamentals of the old
European Christian culture and are able to integrate them into contemporary
academic circles and social environment, even more so, they are necessary in
Latvia in the aftermath of communist and atheistic wreckage.
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STATISTIC INFORMATION
1 APENDIX
Approved at the LChA Senate session
February 2, 1996
RULES OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE AT THE
LCHA
1.
General
1.1 Rules of Internal procedure refer to all employees of the LChA, who enter
in legal relations with the Academy, regardless of their position or work to be
done.
1.2. LChA is an institution of Christian service and ministry, education and
science, which learns and teaches.
1.3. Each employee by his work has to support 5 key principles of the LChA
activity:
 a principle of confidence (confidence in qualitative possibilities of
Academy's development);
 a principle of universal activity - the employee of the LChA has to be
concerned with and able to find way in spheres of problem situations
and to solve them within the limits of his Competence;
 a principle of career - continuous raising of qualification;
 a principle of care - to care about each other, about students and about
the work;
 a principle of Christian ethics - "the defined in the Bible": "Let
everyone among us live to the liking of his nearest, for his benefit, to
perfect him." /Rom. 15:2/
1.4. An axiom of each employee is: the quality of development of the Academy
principally depends on good and earnest work of the employee.
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Place of an employee in solving of
Academy's aims and tasks
2.1. An employee has to support and implement aims of the LChA: to secure
the indivisible character of the Christian creed, Academic studies and scientific
Research work.
2.2. Each employee is creative force of the Academy. Creative approach is the
foundation of the Academy's development and such is demanded from every
employee.
3.
Rights and duties of the employee
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3.1. Rights and duties of employees are regulated by the contract, existing laws
and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and the community of work of all
employees of the Academy.
3.2. The duty of employees is to work in order to ensure, that the Academy
prepares Academically and Professionally valuable specialists for science, public
administration of social care, deaconal Church.
3.3. The duty of each employee is to maintain his knowledge and professional
skills on high level.
3.4. In the very middle of the LChA stands
a student:
with his hopes;
with his ideas;
with his aims;
with his strength;
with his feebleness;
with his study Contract.
The task of each employee is to support in his place of work and by his
professional skills the clarity, efficiency, order of the study work, to render
services to students and other people correctly and without any bureaucracy.
3.5. An employee has the right to receive material bonuses, if he is able to be
creative and is able for the benefit of the tasks of the Academy to increase the
Volume of the voluntary contribution and work, which may exceed that fixed in
the work Contract. The work done voluntarily will be valued and will favour
possibilities of the employee's career in the Academy.
3.6. If an employee is dissatisfied with any aspect of conditions, the employee
has to apply to the Employer.
3.7. The duty of an employee is to observe rules of safety techniques and work
hygiene. If an employee is involved in or has noticed a damage of measures of
precaution or unsparing attitude towards the property of the Academy, he has to
inform the employer about it.
4.
Mutual relations of employees
4.1. The LChA expects from its employee culture of open communication:
 the employee, who wants to say nothing, wants to hear nothing, wants
to see nothing, cannot give positive contribution in the development of
the Academy;
 mobbing, spreading of rumors and false statements about other
employees and the Institution of his own work is forbidden in the
LChA. Spreader of rumors will be immediately put vis a vis with a
person, whom he discredits;
 an employee, who spreads rumors, may be immediately dismissed from
his duties.
4.2. Interpersonal relations of the LChA employees shall be matter-of-fact. The
duty of each employee is to particularly promote and support:
 business-like oriented,
 based on the Christian morality criteria,
 analytical
 interpersonal relations.
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4.3. The must for the LChA employee is an ability to refuse from the
interpersonal conflicts, which are
 oriented towards personal relations,
 personal,
 emotional.
4.4. Each employee acts within the limits of his competence, yet takes care
about the improvement of his work quality in the name of implementation of the
concept of the Academy.
5.
Working time at (work hours of) the LChA
5.1. Working time of the LChA employees comprises 40 hours per week.
5.2. Each employee shall start implementation of his duties at 9:00 and finish at
17:00.
5.3. The Lunch time of employees of the Christian Academy is from 12:00 till
13:00.
5.4. The Employer objects against idle Coffee breaks, which interrupt the
rhythm of work.
5.5. An employee of the Christian Academy shall not change the daily time
schedule by being late or shortening the day.
5.6. In cases of extra necessity an employee may change the daily Time
schedule, if it at least a day in advance is concerted with the employer.
5.7. In cases of illness or other motivated and unforeseen conditions an
employee informs the employer about the absence from work in due time.
5.8. If an employee, without prior concerting with the employer willfully
changes length of the working day, then the employee may be fired according to
provisions of Article 33 of the Republic of Latvia Code.
5.9. Repeated coming late and unqualitative work of an LChA employee shall
be considered as violation of rules of work.
6. E a c h e m p l o y e e b y h i s w o r k s u p p o r t s t h i s A c a d e m y as a
possibility to serve God and people. This is reflected in the attitude towards the
property of the Academy, as well as towards premises, inventory and in mutual
relations of people.
6.1. Each employee independently shall put in the forefront the highest demands of
work and the culture of human relations
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RULES FOR ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS AT THE LCHA
1. Every citizen of Latvia and persons, who have the right to own a passport of the
non-citizen of Latvia, issued in the Republic of Latvia, with permissions of
permanent residence, regardless of sex and property status, race and nationality, are
entitled to study at the LChA.
2. The LChA enrolls students in two study programs:
in study program of a bachelor (and master) of Academic theology;
in higher program of professional education "The Practical Theology".
3. In both programs the time of studies is 4 years (semesters).
4. When entering the LChA, persons shall submit to the selection committee the
following:
an application;
curriculum vitae;
a document about secondary (gymnasium) education;
4 photos;
a reference issued by the psychiatrist and narcologist.
After submission of a document, the Passport shall be produced.
5. The selection of future students takes place on competitive basis.
6. Entrance examinations:
test of preliminary Religious knowledge (in writing);
a written work - Essay on literature or free subject;
an interview - colloquy.
The test of the preliminary knowledge in Religion is in accord of the course of
confirmation of the ev.luth. Church of Latvia.
The following is assessed in the written Essay:
general knowledge of the question;
a skill to define a problem;
a skill to discuss it purposefully;
a skill to see alternatives;
a skill to express thoughts in the proper Latvian language in writing
(grammar etc.).
The time for the test and the Essay is 4 hours. Evaluation - according to the system
of 10 points (marks).
The aim of the interview (for a sample of text see Appendix) is to clear up the
candidate's motivation, creed, personal suitability to profession.
Results of the interview and colloquy, which is based on the interview, are
evaluated by the mark "settled/unsettled".
7. Entrance examinations are the basis for the candidate's enrollment at the
Academy.
Criteria: 6 points as the minimum score separately for the Essay, and the
mark "settled" for the Interview.
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8. Entrance examinations and preparation for the entrance tests are carried out
by the Entrance Examination Commission during the whole academic year in form of
discussions, tutorials, open-door days, etc.
9. Training places are granted for pay.
AGREEMENT OF STUDIES
STATUTE OF THE LCHA CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY
1. General provisions
1.1. The Constituent Assembly is the authorized supreme institution of Collegiate
representation, administration and decision-making in the Academy.
1.2. The Constituent Academy acts in accordance with the effective legislation of
Latvia, Constitution of the Latvian Ev. Luth. Christian Academy and the present
Statute.
2. Composition of the Constituent Assembly,
election and withdrawal of representatives
2.1. The Constituent Assembly is elected in composition of 20 members for three
years in the following procedure:
 a Representative of the founder;
 the Rector;
 the Pro-rector;
 12 representatives of the Academic personnel;
 2 studying representatives;
 3 representative of the General staff.
2.2. The above representatives are elected separately in each group of the personnel.
2.3. A group of the relevant personnel by its decision is entitled to withdraw its
representative before the term and to elect other representative instead.
2.4. The decision about election of representatives to the Assembly or withdrawal
from it is accepted in secret ballot by a simple majority of votes.
3. Procedure of convening the Constituent Assembly
3.1. The regular Constituent Assembly is convened by the Rector once in three years.
If the Rector has not convened the regular Constituent Assembly in term of the
present paragraph, not later than during two months before expiration of the term, the
regular Constituent Assembly is convened by the Senate.
3.2. The extraordinary Constituent Assembly is convened by the Rector on his
initiative, or when it is demanded by the Senate, or by no less than a half of the
Academy personnel, or by no less than a half of studying persons.
3.3. Initiators of the extraordinary Constituent Assembly shall indicate reasons and
the agenda, submit them to the Rector and inform the Senate about it.
3.4. The Rector shall convene the extraordinary Constituent Assembly within a
month from the day, when the demand to convene it has been received.
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3.5. If the Rector does not convene the Constituent Assembly, the Senate of the
Academy has the right to convene it.
3.6. Members of the Constituent Assembly shall be notified about convocation of the
Constituent Assembly not later than 30 days before convocation of the Assembly,
indicating the place, time and full agenda.
4. Competence of the Constituent Assembly
4.1. The LChA Constituent Assembly alone is competent to:
1) accept the LChA Constitution and modify it;
2) elect and revoke the Rector;
3) listen to annual reports of the Rector;
4) elect the Senate and approve the Statute of the LChA
Senate;
5) elect the LChA Auditing Commission and the LChA
Arbitration;
6) approve and decide questions, which are connected with
the conceptual directions of the LChA activities and are not
in competence of the Senate, Rector and Pro-rector.
4.2. The Constituent Assembly may consider also other matters connected with
activities of the Academy, if it is demanded by the rector of the LChA Senate.
5. Competence and procedure of decision-making of the LChA Constituent
Assembly
5.1. The LChA Constituent Assembly is competent to take decisions if at least a half
of the number of representatives take part in it. If there is no quorum of the
Constituent Assembly, then not later than during 15 days a repeated Constituent
Assembly is convened.
5.2. The LChA takes decision with a simple majority of votes. Modifications of the
Constitution, decisions about electing and withdrawing the rector are taken by 3/4
majority of votes from the total number of representative of the Constituent
Assembly.
6. Procedure of the Constituent Assembly
6.1. The LChA Constituent Assembly is opened by the Rector or his authorized
person.
6.2. On suggestion of the person, who opens the Constituent Assembly, it from
among itself elects the teller.
6.3. After opening of the Constituent Assembly, it elects the chairperson of the
Constituent Assembly and on his suggestion - a secretary (a recorder).
6.4. The voting at the Constituent Assembly is open, except in cases, when secret
ballot is determined by laws, the Constitution of the LChA, or it is demanded by at
least a half of the representatives present.
6.5. The LChA structural units have to report to the Constituent Assembly on the
situation of the LChA, as it is necessary for the relevant paragraph of the agenda.
7.
Record of the LChA Constituent Assembly
7.1. The record of the LChA Constituent Assembly shall include the following
information:
1) date, time, place of the Constituent Assembly;
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2) name and family name of representatives, who take part in the
Constituent Assembly, as well as position, name and family name
of other persons present, who are invited to the Constituent
Assembly;
3) agenda of the Constituent Assembly;
4) the most important statements and proposals, expressed during
the Assembly;
5) decisions taken and number of votes;
6) the most serious protests registered at the Constituent Assembly.
8. Appealing against the decisions of the LChA Constituent Assembly
8.1. Decisions of the LChA Constituent Assembly may be appealed against or
revoked in procedure, provided by the legislation.
Accepted at the Constituent Assembly
April 251996
Protocol no. 1
STATUTE OF THE SENATE OF THE LATVIAN EV. LUTH.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
General provisions
1.1. The LChA Senate is a collegiate legislative institution of the Academy,
which functions in accordance with the Statute, approved by the LChA Constituent
Assembly.
1.2. The Senate is authorized to approve the procedure and rules, which
regulate all spheres of activities of the Academy.
1.3. The basic tasks of the Senate are:
elaboration, approving, performance, coordination of the statute for
Academic and Professional studies;
discussion and approving of Academic and Professional study
programs;
determination of the strategy for scientific research work of students
and the Academic personnel, its discussion and coordination;
analysis of the study system and teaching work, marking of main
directions;
election to Academic positions;
concerting of teaching staff's scientific qualification; drawing up of
the draft study budget, analysis of its use;
discussion and preparing of Scientific publications;
formation of Scientific research and other structures of the
Academy and discussion of their regulations;
organization of introduction of Foreign experience.
1.4. The activities of the LChA Senate involve teaching and scientific work of
the studying persons at the Day and Evening departments, different Post-study forms
and their contents.
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1.5. In order to implement principal functions and tasks the LChA Senate may
form expert commissions from among specialists, employed at the LChA, inviting
specialists from other higher education institutions or Theological institutions of the
relevant confession.
2. Functions of the LChA Senate.
2.1. The Senate determines the procedure and size of remuneration for work.
2.2. The Senate approves the LChA Statute on Election to the Academic
Positions, fixes the number of posts of the staff.
2.3. The Senate determines the Tasks and Duties of work of lecturers and
assistants.
2.4. By its decisions the Senate forms the LChA Convention of Advisors and
approves its Statute.
2.5. The Senate considers the link of the LChA with scientists of different
countries, research Institutes in cooperation in Academic work and Science.
2.6. The Senate considers and approves common requirements for the
Academic and higher Professional program, coordinates meeting of requirements.
2.7. Considers questions pertaining to qualification of the teaching staff, as
well as determines questions of the staff recruitment.
2.8. The Senate heads the scientific publication, training book, methodical
aid, etc., publishing activity, accepts scientific research orders, addressed to the
LChA.
2.9. The LChA Senate analyses prognostications for preparing of specialists.
2.10. The LChA Senate works out and approves enrollment and extra
enrollment rules.
2.11. The Senate works out and approves regulations on Procedure of studies.
2.12 The Senate elaborates and approves the system for assessment of
students' Study work and the Statute of the Study program for the Final and State
examinations.
2.13. The Senate approves subjects of Bachelor work, as well as of the
Course and Diploma papers, scientific supervisors and advisors of works, decides
about perspectives of scientific elaboration of the Course and Diploma projects.
2.14. The LChA Senate considers suggestions on distribution and use of
training rooms and equipment.
2.15. The Senate considers and approves the LChA financial reports.
2.16. The Senate organizes scientific Conferences, Exhibitions, Cooperation
with foreign scientists.
2.17. The Senate discusses and approves regulations of scientific structures
and other formations of the LChA, decides about formation of Societies at the LChA.
2.18. The Senate, within the limits of its competence, controls the observance
of norms set out in the LChA Constitution.
2.19. The Senate expresses Proposals and Recommendations for considering
at the LChA Constituent Assembly.
3.
The membership of the LChA Senate.
3.1. The LChA Senate is formed of 14 members. The Rector, and
representatives of the Academic personnel, who comprise no less than 75%, at least
10% of studying persons and employees of other categories.
3.2. The personnel staff of the Senate is elected by the LChA Constituent
Assembly for three years. The studying representatives are elected to the Senate by
the students' self-government.
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3.3. Take part in the Senate with advisory vote.
4.
The procedure of work of the LChA Senate.
4.1. The work of the Senate proceeds in form of sessions. Sessions of the
Senate are convened by the Chairman or Deputy chairman of the Senate no less than
once a month.
4.2. Sessions of the Senate are chaired by the Chairman or Deputy chairman
of the Senate. Sessions are recorded by the Secretary of the Senate. The protocol of
the Senate session is signed by the Chairman of the LChA Senate and secretary, but
their signatures are certified by the LChA Rector with his Signature and the Seal of
the Academy.
4.3. The LChA Senate is competent to decide, if no less than a half of its
members take part in it.
4.4. The Senate takes its decisions with a simple majority of votes, except in
cases provided in paragraph 4.5 of the Statute of the Senate.
4.5. The LChA Senate, when deciding questions on approving of extra
enrollment rules, formation of structural units, etc., take decisions with 3/4 majority
of votes of the members present. One fourth of the members present at the Senate or
the LChA Rector is competent to ask to reconsider the question and decide it at the
LChA Constituent Assembly.
4.6. If any of the LChA Senate members disagree with decisions of the
Senate, he may object against them and require to write it into the Protocol of the
Senate session. In such case he is not liable for the decision taken by the Senate.
Students have the veto rights in questions, which concern their interests.
4.7. The LChA Senate informs the Constituent Assembly about its decisions.
4.8. Expert commissions are headed by the Chairman of the expert
commission, who is appointed by the LChA Senate.
5.
Material supply of the LChA Senate.
5.1. The LChA Senate carries out its activities within the limits of the
Academy's budgetary resources, as well as plans possibilities for self-financing of
scientific activity.
Chairperson of the LChA
Constituent Assembly:
Gūtmane
Secretary of the
Constituent Assembly
.A.Lasmanis
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Concerted at the LChA Senate session
September 9, 1997
STATUTE OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF
THE LCHA SENATE
1. Personnel Commission of the LChA Senate is a unit of the Senate
members, which assesses compliance of the Academic personnel with the electable
and/or appointable position, gets to know and understands Man as a qualitative
instrument of the Academic work.
The most important value of the higher educational institution is its Teaching
staff, people, who are loyal to interests of the Christian Academy. The task of the
Commission is to recommend and keep in the institution of higher education such
Academic personnel, which in full value implements scientific, educational and
Christianity tasks, which works in order to have high rating of the Academy today,
tomorrow and in Future.
The Commission works out the program of benefits and guarantees of the
Academy's teaching staff.
The Commission works out and finds people with high professional and
scientific logic of Academic work, who are loyal to the LChA.
2. The decision of the Commission is recommending, it is approved by the
LChA Senate.
3. The Commission consists of at least 4 LChA senators, who are approved
by the Senate for 3 years.
4. Work of the Commission is headed by the Chairman, who is elected by the
Commission from among its members by rotation for a School year.
5. The Commission basis its work on the Republic of Latvia Law on Higher
Educational Institutions, LChA Constitution, Statute of the Academic Personnel
Positions and Statute on Elections of the Academic Personnel.
6. The Commission evaluates documents, submitted for the vacancies of the
Academic personnel and summarizes results of elections.
7. The Commission assesses the scientific, professional and the creed
correspondence of the activities, carried out by the Teaching staff, to the tasks and
aims of the LChA. The Commission reviews and summarizes:
students' questionnaires and interviews on the quality and the pedagogical
result of the Training course,
test results of the students' knowledge,
the delivered training and methodical supplies,
involvement of students in Scientific research,
participation of the Teaching staff in the Theoretical seminar of the Staff,
the result of the teaching staff's individual scientific research,
publications,
creative public activity,
analysis of the visited lessons.
8. The Commission submits the conclusion to the Senate in writing.
9. The conclusion of the Commission is essential in both Professional and
Academic career of the LChA Teaching staff.
10. The Commission recommends the work of the Teaching staff for
rewarding with Premiums and Grants.
11. The meeting of the Commission is attended by the Rector and Pro-rector.
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Accepted at the Constituent Assembly
May 15, 1997
STATUTE OF THE LCHA ON ARBITRATION
1. The LChA Arbitration is an independent Institution, elected by the Constituent
Assembly, which deals with the matters of the Academy in procedure provided by the
present Statute.
2. The LChA Arbitration, in secret ballot, is elected by the Constituent Assembly
consisting of three (3) persons - arbitrators for 3 years. The LChA Arbitration is
elected from among the Academic personnel. The LChA Arbitration shall not be
elected from representatives of the administrative staff.
3. Arbitrators from among themselves, by open voting, elect the Chairman of the
Arbitration.
4. In its work the Arbitration observes laws of Latvia, Constitution of the LChA, the
present Statute, decisions of the LChA Constituent Assembly, Senate, Rector of the
LChA.
5. When realizing its duties, the Arbitration shall be independent and objective. It
shall not allow to influence and emotionally dispose itself.
6. The Arbitration reviews cases collegially, by three judges.
7. The Arbitration reviews cases openly, on motivated request of the parties. The
Arbitration may review the case in a closed session.
8. The LChA Arbitration is located at 23, Bulduru prosp., Jurmala, Latvia LV-2010
9. The LChA Arbitration is competent to:
1) to review complaints, submitted by students and the Academical
personnel of the LChA, about restriction of the academic freedom and
rights provided by the LChA Constitution;
2) review interpersonal and mobbing problems;
3) review disputes between the LChA structural units and
administrative institutions.
The Arbitration shall not review cases/disputes, which, as provided by
the law, shall be reviewed at the court of Latvia.
10. The Arbitration reviews cases on the bases of applications (complaints). The
Arbitration accepts only written applications.
The application shall contain the following information:
1) name of the arbitration;
2) names of contesting parties;
3) subject, essence and motivation of the contest;
4) evidence, that proves the indicated conditions, activities, carried out
prior to regulation of contradictions, before submission of the
application;
5) name, family name, position of persons, invited to the Arbitration;
6) a list of documents, which supplement the application;
7) a signatory of application, submitted to the Arbitration;
11. The application shall be received by the chairman of the Arbitration and
registered in a special Arbitration Register.
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12. The parties may personally or by their authorized representatives take part in
sessions of the Arbitration.
The parties may terminate the case in peace.
13. The parties, which participate in the case, shall have the right:
1) to get acquainted with materials of the case;
2) to submit evidence;
3) to participate in sessions of the Arbitration;
4) to give oral or written explanations;
5) to increase or decrease the size of the claim, to refuse from the
claim, to plead guilty, admit full or partial claim of the other party.
14. The Arbitration shall review the case within 30 days from the day of receipt of
the application. This term may be prolonged, but not more than for 10 days.
15. The Chairman of the Arbitration or one of Judges, appointed by him, shall
prepare the case for reviewing. The parties shall be notified about the time of
arbitration in writing not later than 5 days before the session.
16. Sessions of arbitration shall be recorded.
17. The Arbitration shall take decisions by majority of votes. If any of the arbitrators
disagrees with the decision, he has the right to express objections against the decision
in writing, that shall be indicated on the decision itself.
18. The decision of arbitration shall contain the following information:
1) name and composition of the arbitration;
2) time of when the decision has been taken;
3) disputing parties, their representatives;
4) subject of the dispute;
5) explanations and evidence of the disputing parties, motives,
according to which the arbitration has come to its conclusions;
6) resolution of the arbitration;
7) procedure of appealing against the decision.
The decision of the arbitration shall be submitted to the Senate for acceptance
during three (3) days. After accepting in the Senate, a copy of the decision within
three (3) days shall be issued to disputing parties and the administration of the
Academy.
11. The decision of arbitration shall be approved by the Senate, but executed by the
administration. If the Senate states, that the arbitration, when reviewing the case, has
violated the LChA Constitution or the present Statute, it may cancel the decision of
arbitration and return the case for retrying, considering the fixed violations. The
Arbitration shall retry the case within ten (10) days.
12. If a dispute is not decided in point of fact (reviewing of the case is stopped,
postponed, legal proceedings are terminated, the claim is left without reviewing,
etc.), the decision, which is binding with the case (by-decision) shall be taken. The
decision shall include its motive, actions to be carried out by the parties or other
structural units of the LChA, and shall be sent to the relevant officer for deciding. It
shall be done within three (3) days after their acceptance.
13. The LChA Arbitration shall have separate and independent record keeping.
Records, decisions and other materials shall be included in a separate file and handed
over to archives in the fixed procedure.
14. Modification of the Statute of Arbitration shall be made by the LChA Constituent
Assembly.
Head of the LChA Constituest
Assembly
Sk.Gūtmane
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Secretary of the LChA Constituent
Assembly
B.Zīvere
STATUTE OF THE LCHA ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The procedure of Academic and Professional studies at the LChA is determined by
the Republic of Latvia Law on Education, the Republic of Latvia Law on Higher
Education Institutions, the LChA Constitution and the present Statute.
1. General provisions
1.1. The aim of the Academic studies is:
to promote quality of thinking of young people,
to promote scientific research interests of students, the capacity of
their intellect, knowledge and experience, to provide the necessary basis for further
Academic education.
1.2. The juridically fixed (formal) aim of Academic studies is acquisition of
the Academic degree of Bachelor and Master.
1.3. The task of Academic studies is:
to promote students' wish to join the scientific research work,
to strengthen the world outlook, which proves the belief in God in
unity with social Responsibility, to develop the desire of research work,
to teach to master methods of Scientific research,
to teach to write a scientific paper.
1.4. Persons with secondary (gymnasium) education may become candidates
of the Bachelor studies if they have become students of the LChA in accordance with
the enrollment rules. Persons with the Bachelor degree may apply for the Master
studies in the given branch of science.
The procedure of enrollment of students at the LChA is determined by "Rules of
Enrollment of Students at the LChA".
1.5. Acquisition of the Academic education on the level of a Bachelor or
Master foresees realization of the relevant Study program in the corresponding
branch of Science.
2. Aim of Professional studies
2.1. The aim of Professional studies is:
to train young people for Christian Ministry and Charity,
to prepare students for professional activity in Social care,
to deepen attitude towards the Human being and principles of Social
environment as they are put in the Bible,
to reveal a complete system of Ethical determinations and taboos,
which demands to value the lifetime and life of each Human being as unique.
2.2. Tasks of the professional studies proceed from the Aims of the Study
program and are closely related with the basic tasks of Professional activity of the
specialist of Social care and Charity:
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to provide multidimensional knowledge and understanding about:
the contents, reasons, development of Christian charity,
contents of Social policy and the Key principles of its
development,
the Biblical system of people's welfare - its principles,
mechanism of work,
the Secular system of the World welfare (with and without
inverted commas), aims and mechanisms of its work;
to ensure the necessary Theological knowledge about the Biblical
motivations of functioning of Social systems: the common and the diverse in
characterization of interaction of Men and Society by secular opinions on functioning
of Social systems,
to acquire models of Social care and Charity in Church,
congregation, Secular structures of Latvia and the rest of the World,
to teach students to integrate Theological knowledge into practice of
Social care and Charity,
to teach, when realizing the free will, to obey God and
Commandments of the Gospel, and by their strength to overcome the negative
pressure of economy, politics, psychological atmosphere,
to excite interest about scientific Research work,
to teach to acquire skills necessary for the specialist in Social care
and Charity: those of Christian interrelations, diagnostics, methods, analyses etc.,
to deepen specialization in the work of Deaconate and Social
rehabilitation.
2.3. Persons with secondary (gymnasium) education may become candidates
for the higher Professional study program, after they have become students of the
LChA in accordance with the Enrollment rules.
3. Study programs
3.1. The Bachelor and Master's study programs are worked out by the
teaching staff of the LChA, concerting their compulsory parts of credit points with
the size of credits of the University of Latvia, Theological Faculty's Bachelor and
Master's degree study programs.
3.2. The contents of the Professional study program determines the skills
necessary for specialists of Social care and Charity, which are defined in the
Classification of Professions, Republic of Latvia. The contents of the Professional
study program is worked out by the teaching staff of the LChA or other initiative
persons, according to principles of the Association of Higher Education Institutions
of European Deaconate. Principles of the Association of European Social Care
Institutions of Higher Education are taken into consideration, when elaborating the
Study program.
3.3. Academic and Professional study programs are assessed and approved by
the LChA Senate.
3.4. The LChA Senate nominates and approves Directors of the Academic
and Professional study programs.
3.5. The Academic and Professional study programs are accredited in
procedure, provided by the Republic of Latvia Ministry of Education and Science.
4. Size of the study work
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4.1. The evaluation of the size of Study work takes place according to the
unified system in Academic and Professional study programs.
4.2. For comparative assessment of the size of Study work the system of
credit points is used at the LChA. Credit points are measuring units of planning,
registration and realization of individual study courses, subjects, as well as of the
total volume of the study program.
4.3. One credit point approximately corresponds to the study work, which is
included in 4 0 C o n t a c t l e s s o n s of classes.
4.4. The amount of credit points is determined in the study programs. Credit
points are granted for each discipline of studies.
4.5. The size of the Academic study program is planned for 8 semesters, its
standard volume is 2 5 0 c r e d i t p o i n t s . The size of separate parts of the
Program may also be bigger on account of intensity of the study process, without
prolongation of the total time of studies.
4.6. The size of Professional study program is planned for 8 semesters, its
standard volume is 1 4 0 - 1 6 0 c r e d i t p o i n t s .
5. Acquisition of the Academic degree.
5.1. In order to acquire the corresponding academic degree, it is necessary:
to realize the Bachelor or Master's degree study program, to pass all
foreseen examinations and to acquire the amount of credit points, fixed in the
Program,
to defend the Bachelor or Master's degree paper.
5.2. Students are allowed to defend the Bachelor or Master's degree paper
after they have passed the Theoretical part of the relevant study program.
5.3. The Bachelor and Master's degree paper is an Academic work based on
investigations. The master's degree work is of deeper research character, than the
Bachelor work.
5.4. The Academic degree of the Bachelor or Master is conferred by the
Commission of Final Examinations in accordance with "The Statute of the Final
Examinations and the State Examinations" of the LChA.
6. Attribution of Professional qualification
6.1. The higher professional qualification is attributed to persons, who have
covered the Study program, passed all examinations and acquired the number of
credits, fixed in the Program, as well as have passed the State examinations.
6.2. Qualification is attributed by the State Examination Commission, which
is formed and approved by the LChA Senate in accordance with "The LChA Statute
of the Final and State Examinations".
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ARTICLES OF THE LCHA STUDENT COUNCIL
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I. General Provisions
The Student Council (SC) is a voluntary organization based on common interests and
uniting persons studying at the LChA.
The resolutions by the SC shall be binding for all students.
The SC shall operate within the territory of Latvia under the international legal acts,
regulatory acts effective in Latvia and the present Articles.
The LChA SC shall have Bank accounts, common seal, letterheads.
The legal address of the SC shall be 23 Bulduru pr., Jūrmala, LV-2010, Latvia.
Purposes and Objectives of the LChA SC
The purpose of the SC shall be to represent the LChA, defend the interests of the
students, deal with the matters of Cultural and Christian everyday life at the Academy.
The objectives of the SC shall be:
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to facilitate Professional development and Socializing skills of students;
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to represent the Academy on the local and international level;
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to organize the everyday life in Christian spirit, liveliness and wholesomeness
of Cultural space.
Rights of the SC
To request and receive the information and explanations from representatives of any
subdivisions of the Academy on any matter affecting the interests of the students;
The SC shall have the right of suspending veto in the matters affecting the interests of
the students and not contradictory to the Agreement made with the Academy. As soon
as the veto has been exercised, the matter in question shall be examined and reconciled
by the Commission formed by the Academy Assembly according to the principle of
parity. The resolution by the Reconciliation Commission shall be approved by the
Academy Assembly with two thirds of majority of votes.
The SC shall determine the election of students to the collegiate bodies.
The SC shall participate in the work by the LChA Assembly and Senate protecting the
interests of the students.
The resolutions by the SC shall be binding for all students.
Obligations of Students
To inform the students about the adopted resolutions and draft resolutions.
To promote the respect of Christian values at the Academy.
To assist with the improvement of the process of studies, summarization of students’
opinions on the Programs of studies and Curriculums.
To organize Scientific research work by the students.
To participate in allocation of material and Financial allowances.
Structure of the SC
The LChA SC shall consist of the representatives from each year’s students, the
Chairman and the Secretary.
The representatives shall be appointed to the SC every year by the end of the first
month of the Academic year at the latest.
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The SC shall hold general meetings at least once in a month; the Chairman and the
Secretary shall be authorized to decide on separate matters of lesser importance.
At least half of the votes of the SC members is required to adopt the resolutions of the
SC.
Financing and Dissolution of the SC
The funds of the SC shall be formed out of the Donations and Gifts by legal entities
and individuals, proceeds from economic activities of the SC.
The SC may have its own personal and real property.
The SC may be dissolved in the procedure provided for under the Act ’’On Public
Organizations and Their Associations’’.
Upon dissolution the property and funds of the SC shall be transferred under the
ownership of the Academy.
appendIx
to the Statute on Election
to Academic Positions
TASKS AND DUTIES OF THE ACADEMIC PERSONNEL AT THE LCHA
1. Duties of the Academic personnel are determined by the Republic of Latvia law On Higher
Educational Institutions, the law of the Republic of Latvia "On Scientific Activity", the LChA
Constitution and the LChA Senate.
2. The tasks of the Academic personnel are
2.1. The task of the Professor is
 to deliver highly qualified lectures, supervise studies, training classes and
testing of his study course:
 to supervise the Research work in his branch and sub-branch of science, which
corresponds to the name of Professor's position;
 to educate young scientists and associate professors;
 to take part in the development of Study programs;
 to take part in assessment of work and quality of structural units of the Academy;
 to take part in work of Scientific editorial board.
2.2. The task of the Associate professor is:
 active research work in the sub-branch of science, which corresponds to the
name and position of the associate professor;
 supervision of Research work in order to acquire the doctor's and master's
degree;
 supervision of educational work, studies, training classes, tests of the relevant
course;
 delivering of lectures;
 educating and supporting of young scientists and Associate professors;
 advising and supervision of students' course papers and projects, Bachelor and
Qualification works.
2.3. The task of the Docent is:
 research work in the sub-branch of science, which corresponds to the name of
the Docent's position;
 supervision of study classes;
 carrying out of examinations, tests in his study program;
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 elaboration of Study programs;
 advising and supervision of course papers, Bachelor's and Qualifications works.
2.4. The task of the lecturer is:
 to prepare courses of lectures;
 to deliver lectures;
 to advise and review the course papers and projects;
 to supervise students' practice (Field work).
3. Once a year the LChA Academic personnel reports on implementation of its Academic
tasks.
4. The duty of the Academic personnel is to raise qualification earnestly, to solve questions
and difficulties of the Christian belief, with the knowledge and attitude towards values of
Christianity to implement aims and tasks of the LChA.
5. In cases when the Academic person consciously acts against aims and interests of the
LChA, the LChA Senate, grounding on effective legislation, has the right to reconsider the
correspondence of the relevant person to the Academic status.
Rector of the LChA
Sk.Gutmane
Approved at the meeting of the Senate
October 15,1996
STATUTE OF THE LCHA ON ELECTION TO ACADEMIC POSITIONS
I. General provisions
1. Procedure of election to Academic positions of the LChA is determined by the
Republic of Latvia Law on Higher Education Institutions, the law of the Republic of Latvia
"On Scientific Activity" and the LChA Constitution.
2. In accordance with the Republic of Latvia Law on Higher Education Institutions and
the LChA Constitution, the Academic personnel is formed of:
Professors, Associate professors,
Docents, Leading researchers,
Lecturers, Research assistants
3. The academic personnel carries out pedagogical work and scientific investigations.
The procedure and size of remuneration is regulated by the Contract and the LChA Senate.
Remuneration for the work of the Academic personnel shall not be lower than the minimum
salary (tariff rate for lessons, monthly salary), determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of the
Republic of Latvia.
4. Persons below 65 may take Academic and Administrative positions at the LChA.
The Rector, according to the funding allotted by the founder, has the right to conclude an
individual Contract with the retired Academic personnel, foreseeing remuneration for a
definite volume and quality of Work.
5. Professors and Associate professors, when they reach the age of retiring, may be
awarded the Honorary title for special contribution to the Higher education.
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6. For special contribution in work of the Academy, members of the Teaching staff,
who have reached the pensioning age, may be elected the Honorary members of the Latvian
Ev. Luth. Christian Academy.
7. In accordance with the Republic of Latvia Law on Higher Education Institutions,
Professors may be elected persons, who have a degree of the Doctor hab. The Professor, in an
open competition, is elected for 6 years and the Rector concludes with him a work contract for
the whole term of election, or for the time until the age of 65.
8. A person may be elected the Associate professor, who has a degree of the Doctor
hab., or for the first time - with the Doctor's degree. The position of the Associate professor
may take persons with the Doctor's degree and at least 5 years experience of clergy, Christian
pedagogical work or Social work. In accordance with the procedure, provided by the Republic
of Latvia legislation on Higher education institutions, the Associate professor is elected for 6
years and the Rector of the LChA concludes with him the work Contract.
9. A person may be elected Docent, who has the degree of the Doctor hab. or the
Doctor. To implement the highest Professional program a person may be elected Docent with
the University education without the Scientific degree and Academic degree, if the length of
his Practical work is 10 years.
10. Docents are elected for 6 years and the Rector concludes with them the work
Contract.
11. The number of Docents' positions on the Staff is determined by the Academy.
12. Persons may be elected Lecturers, who have the degree of the Doctor hab., Doctor
or Master. A Lecturer may be elected also a person without the degree, if the length of the
Practical work is at least 5 years.
13. At the LChA lecturers are elected for 6 years.
14. Duties of the lecturer are determined by the LChA Senate.
15. Assistant may be elected a person with the degree of the Doctor or Master. A
person without the Academic degree may be elected Assistant, if the length of the practical
work is at least 5 years.
16. At the LChA Assistants are elected for 6 years.
17. Duties of the Assistant are determined by the LChA Senate.
18. If there is a temporary vacancy, the LChA Senate, without the Rector's suggestion,
may decided not to announce a competition, but for two years engage a Visiting professor,
Visiting docent, Visiting lecturer - on contractual basis. The Visiting professor, Visiting
docent, Visiting lecturer may not take part in work of the LChA elected Institutions.
19. During the temporary absence, the Rector, with consent of the LChA Senate, is
competent to appoint the Associate professor to the position of the Professor, a Lecturer or
Assistant with the Doctor's degree -to the position of the Docent, yet for the period, which
does not exceed two years.
II. Election to the academic positions of the LChA
1. Election of the Academic personnel takes place once a year.
2. Competition to vacancies of Academic positions is open.
3. Candidates to vacancies have to submit the relevant Documents in a month's time
from the day of announcing the Competition.
4. The following Documents shall be submitted:
* a Document of Higher education and certification, that the length of service is no
less than 10 years in the Social care work of Clergy, Psychology, Medicine or Pedagogic;
 a list of Scientific publications;
 an Abstract of the basic course of lectures (1 p.);
 a subject of the Scientific research work;
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 two References.
5. Persons may be elected Lecturers and Assistants, who have the Master's degree in
Theology or other Humanities.
6. After having got acquainted with the candidate's Documents and after discussions
with all Candidates to the Academic post, the Senate, in secret ballot, takes a decision.
7. The Candidate may be considered elected, who has received 50% plus one vote
from the number of the Senate members present.
8. The LChA Teaching staff, employed for lessons, maintains the Academic status
fixed at the Principal work.
Chairman of the LChA Senate
Secretary of the Senate
Prof. J.Vējš
V.Zāle
STATUTE ON STUDENTS' PRACTICAL FIELD WORK
Statute on Students' Practical Field Work
There are three kinds of Practical field work at the LChA: Introductory practical field work,
General practical field work and Specialized practical field work.
General provision
1.1. The aim of the Practical field work is:
to create a possibility for students to acquire skills of a Clergyman or Deacon and
Social care and charity workers, focusing on the ability to work with people, family, with
social groups, with the Congregation, to work at the institutions of Management or
Administration of social care.
1.2. The task of the Practical work is:
to get an idea about professional models of Social care and charity, their
variability and purposefulness of functioning,
to acquire a skill to develop professional relations with a client, to analyze
the work of a Congregation or the Service of social assistance, to acquire the skill to
prognosticate the efficiency of activity,
to learn to do well the work of a Minister, Deacon, Specialist of Social care
and charity.
1.3. The LChA students have to take the following differentiated practical field
work:
1.3.1. The aim of the Introductory practical field work (the practical work of
evangelization - 200 hours in the 2nd semester) is:
a) to get an idea about the work of the Social care and Rehabilitation institutions (Old
people's home, Family center, Orphanage, Prison, etc.),
b) to get an idea about the Spiritual and Christian care of people,
c) to learn to use the Knowledge acquired during Theoretical disciplines, in order to
carry out the evangelization work.
1.3.2. The aim of the General practical field work is to develop professional skills
of a Deacon, Clergy, Social care work, particularly in sense of increasing the capacity of
activity.
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practical work of Psychology and Psychiatry (for Clergy, Deacons - 200
hours in the 4th semester),
Professional practical work of Administration of Social care (for Social care
specialists - 200 hours in the 6th semester),
practical work of Administrative and Christian management of the
Congregation (200 hours in the 6th semester).
1.3.3. The aim of the Specialized practical field work is to prepare oneself for the
activity in the Social care or the work of a clergy, to clear up the Ethical dilemma of the Social
care and charity and that of the Clergy.
practical work of a clergyman (200 hours in the 7th semesters according to
specializations - Missions, Clergy, Evangelist, Christian counselor),
practical field work of a Family patronage nurse, Social rehabilitator, Social
care patronage nurse, employee of the Social care institution (200 hours).
Organization and management of the practical work
2.1. The practical work takes place:
for students of the Day department - in the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th semesters,
for students of Evening department - in the 2nd, 6th, 7th semester.
2.2. Usually Practical field work takes place in Latvia, but it may be organized also
abroad.
2.3. During the Introductory practical work (200 hours) students work in groups of 3-5
people.
2.4. During the General practical work (600 hours) an individual places of Practical
work are provided for students.
2.5. During the Specialized practical work (200 hours) students individually specialize
in the selected spheres of work.
2.6. The Practical work is organized by the head of the Study Department, who is
responsible for:
determination of the basis for Practical work,
appointment of the Director of Practical work,
making of a Contract with institutions of Practical work,
appointment of the Theological curator for the Practical work,
making of a contract with the responsible person for the Practical work at the
relevant institution.
2.7. Each Practical field work has an approved Director of the Practical field work
from the Academy, whose task is:
to supervise the organization of the work,
to acquaint students with the aims, tasks, contents of the work and the
responsible person in charge at the institution,
to specify functions of work, tasks and duties of each student,
to help to plan the tasks of the Practical work,
to carry out a detailed Analysis of results of the Practical work, concerting it
with the Curator, and to inform the LChA Senate about the Results,
to organize and plan the Common work of students and the Curator.
2.8. In each institution of the practical work a responsible person is chosen, who is
paid for his work. The tasks of the responsible person are:
to specify students' Professional tasks,
to coordinate the activities of students in the place of their Practical work,
to help to plan the contents of the Practical work,
at the end of the Practical work to give a written estimation of students'
activities in the place and time of the work.
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2.9. The theological Curator is appointed for each practical work. A person, who has
the education of a Doctor of theology and experience of practical work in the sphere of
Christian ministry or intellectual and social welfare, is appointed the Curator.
2.9.1. The Curator signs Contract with the Rector of the LChA.
2.9.2. The Curator is responsible for provision of conceptual basis for work of his
group of students (2-5 people).
2.9.2. The compulsory full-time job of the Curator is 5 hours for a group of students, 4
hours a week and 6 hours for work with the group in the Academy.
2.9.4. The Curator has to educate, supervise and support the trainees. This is realized
by:
assessing the activity of students and analyzing success and failure of their
Activity,
giving theoretical advice to the whole group,
discussing in students' group tasks of the Clergy and Church in the Modern
world, analyzing the Dilemmas of Social care and charity,
the Curator analyses the process of the Practical work in whole and assesses
students' work - altogether and individually in groups.
Evaluation of the practical work
3.1. The basic component of the Practical field work is evaluation and analysis of
students' abilities and inabilities.
3.2. The practical work shall be evaluated according to the following criteria:
ability to form and develop Professional relations with systems of different
strata in public and environment,
work of a Clergyman as a process of resocialization and Spiritual and Mental
perfection of a Human being - the totality of the necessary knowledge and skills,
work of the Social care specialists as both System and Process - knowledge
and skills,
ability to find one's way in Administration and Management of the Church,
Congregation, organization of a Mission or Institution of Social assistance,
relations with Curator and the Responsible person in charge,
relations with the rest of the Group and Colleagues,
Professional skills,
independence and dependence in realization of tasks of work and in
progressing towards the aim.
Documentation of the practical work
4.1. During the Practical field work students write the Diary of the Practical field
work, which at its end is submitted to evaluation.
4.2. At the end of the Practical work, together with the Diary of the Practical field
work students hand in also a Report, the form of which is individually creative.
4.3. The Director of the Practical work may ask to hand in also other research
materials, Psychological observations etc. related with the work.
Regime of the practical work
5.1. Students work a full working day or the part of the day during a semester,
indicated by the Director of the Practical work.
5.2. During the week students work - 4 days in the institution of practical work, but in
the Academy - the whole day, supplementing the necessary Theoretical knowledge.
5.3. One day in the Academy is compulsory for all students because of the Analysis of
the weekly practical works.
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5.4. For absence from the Practical work without an excuse a student may be
exmatriculated by the decision of the LChA Senate.
5.5. On justifying reasons students may be absent from Practical work not more than
for 3 days. When being absent a longer period with a justifying reason, the Practical work is
not considered, taking of it shall be concerted with the LChA Study Department.
Change of place of the Practical field work
6.1. The place of Practical work chosen by the LChA shall not be changed without a
special permissions of the head of the LChA Study Department.
6.2. The head of the LChA Study Department may decide about the change of the
place of Practical work if:
a) the respective Institution is being liquidated,
b) qualitative implementation of tasks set for practical work is not ensured in
the place of Practical work.
Pay for the practical work
7.1. Students are not paid for their Practical work.
7.2. All transport expenses are covered by students themselves.
Chairperson of the LChA Senate
Sk.Gūtmane
Secretary of the Senate
V.Zāle
Has been read by: the head of the Study Department B.Zīvere
REFERENCE ON AGREEMENTS OF STUDENTS' FIELD WORK WITH
INSTITUTIONS OF SOCIAL CARE AND CHARITY WORK (AS WELL AS
OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CARE)
Institution
1. Commission of Social Affairs of the Republic of Latvia Saeima (Parliment)
2. The Riga Ev. Luth. Cross congregation Rev. Guntis Dišlers
3. The Riga Ev. Luth. Luther's congregation Rev. Juris Rubenis
4. The Riga Coordination Centre of Social Assistance
the Latgale SAS
Avotu iela 31
man. E.Avotiņa
the Kurzeme SAS
Slokas iela 31
man. M.Pavasare
the Zemgale SAS
E.Smiļģa iela 46
man. I.Krūmiņa
the Northern SAS
Veru iela 6
man. I.Zilgalve
the Centre's SAS
Kungu iela 34
man. I.Rama
the Vidzeme SAS
Brīvības iela 266
man. A.Krastiņa
5. Social Assistance Department of the Jurmala City Council
6. Centre of Family Care "Bulduri"
7. The Cesis Children's home "Gaujas lici"
head I.Pallo
V.Randa
I.Krauja
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8. The Riga Red Cross Medical School of Nurses
Kučāns
9. National Centre of Psychic Health Care
G.Kalnietis
10. Republic of Latvia, Department of Inprisonment Places of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
. V.Zahars
Head of the Study Department
B.Zīvere
PROVISIONS FOR THE LCHA SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
CENTER “DIALOGUE CENTER”
1. General Provisions
1.1. The LChA ‘’Dialogue Center’’ shall be a subdivision of the Academy
supervising and conducting Scientific research through development of Scientific and applied
research of importance to the Dialogue between the Latvian Social and cultural environments.
1.2. The Scientific research at the LChA ‘’Dialogue Center’’ shall be carried out by
the Academic personnel and the students.
2.
Purpose and Objectives of the Center
2.1. By means of Scientific and applied research to ensure effective and innovative
integration of the work by the Academy into the information community where information is
the main product and the knowledge acts as the essential resources.
2.2. To develop the following required directions of Theological research:

Gospel and the Society;

Man and the Process of Redemption;

Christian evidence in the World of religious and Cultural pluralism;
 Gospel and the Church.
2.3. To assist the students in acquiring skills of Scientific work and Research.
2.4. To conduct applied research in the Social fields of Charity work with the
practical and advisory importance for public authorities and Church institutions.
3. Operation of the Center
3.1. The LChA “Dialogue Center” shall be managed by the Director and Deputy
Director. The Directors of programs for studies, the LChA Academic staff supervising
research in their respective fields, students conducting Scientific research as well as the LChA
Scientific Editorial Board shall participate in the work of the Center.
3.2. The “Dialogue Center” for Scientific research shall conduct and publish
research containing accurate information on the basic data
 in respect of new Religious movements and consequences of their activities in
Latvia;
 in respect of viability and effectiveness of Charity work and Scientific grounds;
 compare and analyze data from official sources, publications, research as well as
communicate and conduct interviews with leaders of Social assistance and
Deaconal service in Latvia and the EU;
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 carry our a limited number of empirical research within Municipalities and
Congregations;
 create new initiatives in the field of information for Christian Social care.
3.3. The Center shall cooperate with ‘’Dialogcenter International’’ (Århus
University, Danmark) in the field of Scientific research on the theme ‘’New Religious
Movements in Europe’’. The Center shall develop cooperation with other foreign higher
Educational institutions and research facilities with which common Academic work has been
established:
Finnish Theological Institute, Kortebu High School of Theology (Sweden), Tel Aviv
University (Israel), Seattle Bible institute, Association of World Bible Schools etc.
4. Material Base of the ‘’Dialogue Center’’ for Scientific research
The ‘’Dialogue Center’’ shall operate within the limits of the Academy funds as well
as plan for the possibilities of Self-financing of the Scientific activities.
STATUTE OF PROCEDURE OF STUDIES AT THE LATVIAN
EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
1. Studies at the LChA in accordance with the selected Academic Bachelor/master and/or
Professional study program provide a possibility to acquire academic education and/or higher
professional qualification and the bachelor or master's degree.
2. Studies are started by persons, who have been immatriculated at the Academy
(immatriculation - writing into the List of students and receiving of student's Certificate).
3. Studying persons at the LChA are offered Academic and Professional studies.
3.1. Full Study program with the minimum length of studies is 4 (four) years (Day
time studies).
3.2. Full optional program with higher intensity and the minimum length of studies is
4 (four) years (Evening time studies). In Evening time studies classes in the auditorium are
organized as follows:
 twice a week at the 1st year,
three times a week during the 2nd year,
four times a week during the 3rd and 4th year.
 Once in semester students have classes in the auditorium for 1 week (intensive
sessions). Between the exam sessions as well as in the free days of the week
students are working independently.
4. The study process is regulated by the following conditions:
4.1. Students have the right to interrupt studies temporarily, even several times, but not
more than for 4 semesters altogether. The minimum interval in studies is 1 semester. During
the break student is not exmatriculated, lest he himself has expressed such wish. When
interrupting studies, the head of the Study department shall be informed about it by submitting
an application to the Secretariat of the LChA.
When resuming studies, after they have been interrupted, if the interval has not been shorter
than 1 semester and not longer than 4 semesters, the study credits, acquired earlier, are
recognized fully in the same Study program.
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4.2. The change between the Bachelor and Professional study program is possible, if
requirements of Study programs of 2 semesters have been met. In this case the student has to
get the permission from Study Department of the LChA and/or Director of the new Study
program. Director of the Program decides about consideration of credits, acquired earlier in
the relevant part of the Study program. If necessary the question about an individual plan of
Studies is decided together with the Director of the Study program.
The earlier interrupted studies may be resumed (in case of exmatriculation), if the Study
program of 2 semesters has been covered before.
4.3. Recognition of credits, acquired in other higher education institutions, foreign
higher education institutions, is determined by the Director of the Study program (by
concerting it with the LChA Study Department) according to the system of credits, fixed at the
LChA.
4.4. Free attendance of classes could be allowed, if the student works according to his
personal individual plan, which is concerted with all heads of courses of the Study program,
and approved at the LChA Study department.
4.5. If during the semester the foreseen study program is not covered without any
excuse, the student is exmatriculated.
4.6. A student who takes the State and Final examinations repeatedly has the right to
do it during three years after the exmatriculation time according to the rules of the State
examinations of the regular year and those of the Final examinations.
4.7. Students, who have covered the theoretical part and Practical work (field work) of
the Study program, have the right to defend the qualification (bachelor) work and to pass the
State and Final examinations during three years after the exmatriculation time.
5. The study curriculum is from
September 1 till July 31, there are two semesters:
the autumn semester: 01.09 - 31.01,
the spring semester: 01.02 - 30.06.
Holidays: Christmas: from 20.12 till 02.01.
5.1.1. Easter Holidays - the relevant one week,
5.1.2. Summer Holidays - from 01.08 till 31.08.
6. The length of one class is 50 minutes. Classes are organized and held according to the
Schedule, which is compiled by the Study Department of the LChA for each week of studies.
I. THE AIMS AND TASKS OF THE ACADEMY
1. INTRODUCTION
2. AIMS
2
3. TASKS 2
2
2
II. THE SELF-ASSESMENT OF THE LATVIAN EV.LUTH.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 4
1. THE STRUCTURE OF THE HIGHER SCHOOL,
ORGANIZATION OF STUDIES AND MANAGEMENT. 4
1. The Staff of LChA: Students, General Staff and Teaching Staff.
8
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2. Material, financial and data maintenance
3. The Quality Maintenance by the Academy.
4. Joint research project
19
5. Project of archeological examination 20
6. Project of the Archeological excavations
7. Joint Research Projects 22
8. Joint Research Projects 23
10
12
21
REFERENCE ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE LCHA 24
9. Prospects of development 32
10. Summary: the analysis of a Force field.
33
III. APENDIX AND EXPLANATION
46
1 APENDIX
46
THE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE REGISTER OF ENTERPRISES
OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA 47
LATVIAN EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BY-LAWS
47
LICENCE OF LATVIAN EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 58
THE BY–LAWS (STATUTES) OF THE DEACONAL INSTITUTE
58
2 APENDIX
58
IEŅĒMUMA DIENESTA IZZIŅA PAR LKRA STĀŠANOS
NODOKOĻU MAKSĀTĀJU UZSKAITĒ UN NORĒĶINĀŠANOS AR
VALSTS BUDŽETU. 58
PAŠVALDĪBU IZZIŅA PAR ATTIECĪGĀS MĀCĪBAS IESTĀDES
DARBĪBAS IESPĒJAMĪBU TĀS ADMINISTRATĪVAJĀ TERITORIJĀ.
58
1. Nekustāmā īpašuma Bulduru prospektā 21 nomas līgums
2. Nomas līgums
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58
3 APENDIX
58
EXCERPT FROM MINUTES NO. 12 OF THE MEETING OF
LATVIAN EV.-LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SENATE 58
EXCERPT FROM MINUTES NO. 12 OF THE OPEN MEETING
OF LATVIAN EV.LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SENATE 60
4 APENDIX
60
CALCULATIONS FOR 1996 60
FINANCIAL REPORT 60
3. BALANCE-SHEET for 1996
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4. Rector Latvian Ev.Luth. Christian Academy /S.Gśtmane/
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4. Report by the Management of Latvian Ev.Luth.Christian Academy
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5. APPENDIX to the Annual Report for 1996 by the Latvian Ev.Luth.Christian
Academy
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6. AUDITOR’S STATEMENT
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UZZIŅA PAR DARBA SAMAKSAS NOTEIKUMIEM LKRA
RĪKOJUMS PAR MĀCĪBU SPĒKU SLODZĒM LKRA
61
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60
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATERIAL BASIS OF STUDIES
AT LCHA 62
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE LIBRARY OF THE
LCHA
63
5 APENDIX
65
REFERENCE TO ACADEMIC STAFF OF LCHRA (SHORTENED
VERSION OF CV)
65
CURRICULUM VITAE
70
INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGING
STRUCTURE
108
LATVIAN LCHA STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT
REGULATIONS. 111
THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE LCHA GRADUATES ON
THE LABOR MARKET
112
6 APENDIX
116
LATVIAN EV.LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STRATEGIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1997. - 2002.) 116
7. Perspective of Academic studies programme. 116
8. Perspectives of professional studies
125
9. Perspectives in the field of further education of pastoral and evangelical work and in
the field of social help. (person responsible: Director of bachelor programme in practical
theology V.Tēraudkalns ) 127
10. Social activities of LCA (person responsible - R.Ziedonis - Rector’s assistant for
media relations)
127
11. Plans for international co-operation (person responsible: Sk.Gūtmane) 127
12. The Material resources of LCA (person responsible - E.Grīns administrative
director)
130
ESTIMATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL "PRACTICAL
THEOLOGY" TRAINING SYLLABUS AS AN ASPECT OF THE
NATIONAL INTERESTS OF LATVIA 132
ESTIMATION OF THE ACADEMIC SYLLABUS IN THE ASPECT
OF THE NATIONAL INTERESTS OF LATVIA
133
IV. STATISTIC INFORMATION 136
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RULES OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE AT THE LCHA
136
RULES FOR ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS AT THE LCHA 139
AGREEMENT OF STUDIES 140
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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STATUTE OF THE SENATE OF THE LATVIAN EV. LUTH.
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
142
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STATUTE OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION OF THE LCHA
SENATE 145
STATUTE OF THE LCHA ON ARBITRATION
146
STATUTE OF THE LCHA ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES 148
ARTICLES OF THE LCHA STUDENT COUNCIL 151
1. I. General Provisions
151
2. Purposes and Objectives of the LChA SC
3. Rights of the SC 151
4. Obligations of Students 151
5. Structure of the SC
151
6. Financing and Dissolution of the SC
152
151
NOLIKUMS PAR NODAĻĀM LKRA
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THE LCHA
152
STATUTE OF THE LCHA ON ELECTION TO ACADEMIC
POSITIONS
153
STATUTE ON STUDENTS' PRACTICAL FIELD WORK 155
2. STATUTE ON STUDENTS' PRACTICAL FIELD WORK
155
1. General provision 155
2. Organization and management of the practical work 156
3. Evaluation of the practical work 157
4. Documentation of the practical work 157
5. Regime of the practical work
157
6. Change of place of the Practical field work
158
7. Pay for the practical work
158
REFERENCE ON AGREEMENTS OF STUDENTS' FIELD WORK
WITH INSTITUTIONS OF SOCIAL CARE AND CHARITY WORK (AS
WELL AS OF CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CARE)
158
PROVISIONS FOR THE LCHA SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
CENTER “DIALOGUE CENTER” 159
STATUTE OF PROCEDURE OF STUDIES AT THE LATVIAN EV.
LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 160
8. Compulsory program A of the bachelor of theology study program and its division
among semesters
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THEORY OF SOCIAL WORK
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SOCIĀLĀS PALĪDZĪBAS SISTĒMA LATVIJĀ
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ETNO PSIHOLOĢIJA UN ETNOPOLITIKA
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METHODS OF SOCIAL WORK
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12. PRACTICES
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THE PROGRAM OF EVANGELISM FIELD WORKS
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PSYCHIATRY FIELD WORKS
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THE PROGRAM OF GENERAL FIELD WORKS THE FIELD
WORK IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
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SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL FIELD WORKS THE
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CARE AND AID FOR UNDERGRADUATES
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13. THE GROUP OF COURSES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK
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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PAPER
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FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLIOGRAPHY
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COMPUTER SCIENCES
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FORMAL LOGIC
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14. THE COURSES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
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LATIN
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CONTENT OF THE BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM
AND ITS DIVISION AMONG COURSES AND SEMESTERS
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4. CONTENTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM OF
STUDIES “PRACTICAL THEOLOGY” AND ITS DIVISION IN
COURSES AND SEMESTERS
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1. 2ND YEAR, 4TH TERM
2. 3RD YEAR, 5TH TERM
3. 3RD YEAR, 6TH TERM
4. 4th YEAR, 7TH TERM
5. 4TH YEAR, 8TH TERM
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IMATRIKULĀCIJAS KARTES PARAUGS
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STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM FOR A SPECIFIC CLASS
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3 APENDIX
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STUDENT’S FIELD FORK MATERIALS
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CONTENT (AMONG THE SCHOOL YEARS)
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REFERENCE ON THE SPECIALIZED FIELD WORK AT THE
RIGA CENTRE OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE 8YH SEMESTER):
EXPERT CONCLUSION OF INSTITUTIONS OF FIELD WORK
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REFERENCE ON RESULTS OF THE CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL
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REPORT ON THE SUMMER FIELD WORK AT THE CESIS
REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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DIARY OF INTRODUCTORY FIELD WORK.
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REFERENCE ON THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORK AT THE
LCHA
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APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS IN LATVIA, WHICH ARE
REALIZED BY THE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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AGREEMENT ON CONDUCT OF A RESEARCH IN PRACTICAL
THEOLOGY
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CONTRACT WITH MS. KUPRIJANOVA.
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THE FAMILY CENTER
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5. LATVIAN EV. LUTH. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INVOLVE
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT’S
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3. Project of the Archeological excavations
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6. CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL TELEVISION
CONCERNING THE PROGRAM “LABS PRÂTS” (“GOOD WILL”)
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A SURVEY OF REGULAR ACADEMIC WORK BY FOREIGN
VISITING PROFESSORS AND LECTURERS AT THE LCHA DURING
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLASSES TAUGHT BY VISITING
PROFESSORS DURING 1996./97.ACADEMIC YEAR.
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A SURVEY OF THE ACADEMIC WORK OF PART-TIME
PROFESSORS AND LECTURERS FROM LATVIA AT THE LCHA
DURING 1997/98 ACADEMIC YEAR
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REFERENCE ON QUALIFICATION OF THE TEACHING STAFF
OF THE LCHA (THE PRESENT STATE AND PERSPECTIVE)
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STUDENTS' INQUIRIES AT THE LCHA
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ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' INQUIRIES AT THE LCHA
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ANALYSIS IN CHARTS
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INFORMATION ON CHANGES INTRODUCED INTO THE LCHA
CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AFTER
STUDENT OPINION POLLS
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INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT PLACEMENT ABROAD
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A SURVEY OF THE ENVISAGED ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
WORK OF THE REGULAR TEACHING STAFF OF THE LCHA
DURING 1997/98 ACADEMIC YEAR
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THE CALENDAR PLAN OF THE ASSIGNMENTS/TASKS AT
THE LCHA DURING THE 1997/98 ACADEMIC YEAR
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VI. VARIOUS MATERIALS ABOUT THE ACADEMY AND IT’S SOCIAL
ACTIVITIES
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THE PRESIDENT OF LATVIA GUNTIS ULMANIS ABOUT THE
ACADEMY.
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