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Identity

Established in 1991

Christian Liberal Arts university, established by a joint venture of Lithuanian, Canadian and American foundations. 

MISSION STATEMENT

LCC International University provides Christian liberal arts education within a diverse learning community that transforms people for servant leadership.

VISION STATEMENT

To be the leading Christian liberal arts university in Europe, renowned for its flourishing academic community, spiritual vitality, and global impact.

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NORTH AMERICAN

education style

LIBERAL ARTS

philosophy

Christian

values and worldview

2,500+ Alumni

alumni since 1991

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Distinctives

Christian

We confirm the identity of LCC as a Christian university.

Liberal Arts

We emphasize eight core competencies: critical thinking, conflict transformation, multicultural perspective, effective communication, Christian worldview, servant leadership, multidisciplinary knowledge and community building. Our definition of liberal arts education takes into account quantitative diversity of course work, but further emphasizes the importance of student self-transformation.

International

We confirm our identity as an international university, with student and faculty/staff diversity. The international distinctive is mirrored in our program content, teaching approach and student life programming.

Peacebuilding

We cultivate a culture of peacebuilding at LCC, equipping students to promote justice, resilience, and reconciliation.

North American Style

An integral part of  LCC's uniqueness is  providing a North American style of education, but in the region of Eastern Europe.

Relational

LCC is a relational university. We believe that student transformation takes place within the context of community and one-on-one relations.

Philanthropic

A philanthropic identity is central to the life and mission of LCC. Indeed, we are global citizens who share a responsibility to collectively care for people in need.

Strategic Plan 2024-2029

A Bridge-Building Community (Executive Summary).

“VALUED IN LITHUANIA
AND ABROAD”

“LCC is not only an example of personal initiative to a lot of academic institutions and young people, it is a high quality university, connecting both Christian principles and openness in society. The best evidence of that are LCC alumni, who are welcomed and valued both in Lithuania and abroad, and faculty from North America, who find a mature and bright audience filled with youthful courage at LCC International University.”

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Valdas Adamkus
President of Lithuania
From 1998 to 2003 and 2004 to 2009

Quality Assurance

BA & MA PROGRAMS

LCC International University has developed and implemented a continuous quality improvement strategy and a internal quality management system that is coherent with Lithuanian and North American legal requirements, and the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG 2015)

EXTERNAL EVALUATION

LCC received a positive external evaluation in 2024. The review process included an institutional self-report and a site visit by international experts which happened in November, 2023.

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News and Events

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Join the Dialogue for Peaceful Change Training

2026-05-19

The Center for Dialogue and Conflict Transformation invites LCC students, staff, alumni, and external participants to join the accredited Dialogue for Peaceful Change (DPC) training in Klaipėda on June 3–6, 2026.This in-depth and interactive training equips participants with practical tools for constructive dialogue, conflict transformation, empathic communication, and sustainable peacebuilding. Through reflection, scenario-based learning, and hands-on exercises, participants will strengthen their ability to navigate difficult conversations and foster positive change in their communities, workplaces, and academic environments.Training ModulesModule 1: Understanding Conflict and ChangeParticipants will explore five areas of learning that support their understanding of conflict and change resistance:The Conflict ContinuumThe Biology of ConflictThe Impact of Rivalry and ScapegoatingThe Conflict Management ToolkitThe Three Core DPC ModelsModule 2: Empathic and Mediative CommunicationParticipants will explore and practice five key learning areas for effective communication:Effective Listening and Mediative SkillsSuspending JudgmentThe Challenge of Organizational and Cultural ChangeThe DPC 6-Stage Mediative FrameworkSkill-Building Through Scenario WorkParticipation FeesExternal Participants175 EUR per module325 EUR for both modulesLCC Internal ParticipantsStudents: 20 EUR per module or 40 EUR for both modulesStaff: 50 EUR per module or 90 EUR for both modulesDPC Training overview ↗Register now ↗

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Global Business and Communication: Where This Degree Can Take You and How You Get There

2026-05-05

Choosing what to study isn’t easy, especially when you’re trying to imagine your future.This career map shows some of the directions you can go. But what really matters is how you get there.In Global Business and Communication, you don’t just study theory. You build practical skills in business, communication, and creativity - the kind of skills that open doors to different career paths after graduation.So what does that actually look like?Some students find themselves drawn to digital marketing and social media - working as social media managers, content strategists, or digital marketing specialists. Through courses like Marketing, Social Media Management, Strategic Communication, and Multimedia Production, you learn how to run real platforms, build campaigns, and manage brands in a digital space.Others move into the creative side of the industry - branding, design, and content creation. With courses in Graphic Design, Web Design, and Brand Management, you combine creative skills with strategic thinking, preparing you for roles like brand manager, designer, or visual content producer.If you’re more interested in communication and public influence, paths in public relations and corporate communication are a natural fit. Courses like Public Relations, Organizational Communication, and Public Speaking help you develop the ability to shape public image, work with audiences, and communicate professionally.For those thinking about leadership or starting something of their own, the program also opens doors into business, management, and entrepreneurship. You build a solid understanding of how businesses actually operate, through courses like Management, Finance, and New Product Development, and gain the tools to lead projects or even launch your own venture.And for students who see themselves working beyond one country or culture, there are clear pathways into international careers - whether in global companies, NGOs, or cross-cultural projects. Courses like Economics, Conflict Transformation, Foundations of Leadership, and Strategic Communication prepare you to work in diverse, global environments.Beyond career paths: skills that stay with youAcross all of these directions, you develop skills that employers consistently look for - the kind that apply no matter which path you choose.You learn how to negotiate, present ideas, think critically, lead teams, and communicate clearly. These aren’t just “extra” skills - they’re built into courses like Negotiation and Argumentation, Foundations of Leadership, and Public Speaking, and they become part of how you work.Learning by doingJust as importantly, you don’t graduate with theory alone.Through Practicum courses and your Final Project, you gain real experience: working on projects, solving problems, and building a portfolio that reflects what you can actually do.And where you go from there?Well, this part is entirely up to you.This degree doesn’t lock you into one path. Instead, it gives you the flexibility, skills, and confidence to choose your own direction.LEARN MORE ↗

“Welcome from the President”

"Welcome to LCC International University. An LCC education is valuable – it offers opportunities to put theory into practice; it brings people together from many parts of the world to live and study and interact; it helps us discover how to live a life of faith. In community! At LCC we grow together as a learning community, we interact as a relational community, we celebrate our international community, and live lives of integrity as a Christ-centered community. Join our flourishing community of students, faculty and staff, friends and donors!"

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Marlene Wall, Ph.D.
President

President's Cabinet

Founding Board of Directors Members

Art DeFehr

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Otonas Balčiūnas

  Lynchburg, Virginia, USA  

Dennis Neumann

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Leona DeFehr

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  

Raimonda Balčiūnas

Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Rene Neumann

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Board of Directors Members

Roger Friesen – Chair

Executive VP/Business Development

Palliser Furniture Holdings Ltd.

East St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada

Jurgita Choromanskytė

Political Consultant, Lecturer
Klaipėda, Lithuania

Ausra Jakuboviene

Vice President, Transformation Office at Under Armour Inc

Severna Park, Maryland, USA

Andris Lanka

Owner, Valodu Vēstniecība

Liepāja, Latvia

Johann Matthies

Director, Multiply-MB Mission/Europe and Central Asia 

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

Peter Tielmann

President, EQ3

East St. Paul, Manitoba, Canada

David Wallace

Chief Investment Officer, Pomona College

Claremont, California, USA


Cornelia Horsch – Vice Chair

HORSCH Maschinen GmbH

Schwandorf, Germany

Shawn Neumann

CBTW Co-Founder & Partner, Versett Partner

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Alexander Kharitonov

President, CCI/Russia
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Allon Lefever

President, AB Hospitality Company

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

John Reynolds

President, LAPU

San Dimas, California, USA

Pär Lidaker

Owner, BJS Group AB

Bolmsö, Sweden

John McQuaig

McQuaig and Welk, PLLC CEO

Wenatchee, Washington, United States

Board Emeritus Members

  • Ed Buller

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Hansuli Gerber

    Geneva, Switzerland

  • Bill Goff

    Rome, Georgia, USA

  • Howard Loewen

    Valencia, California, USA

  • Ron Mulder

    Holland, Michigan, USA

  • Myrl Nofziger

    Goshen, Indiana, USA

  • Ben Sprunger

    Nokomis, Florida, USA

  • Stanley Clark

    Emily, Minnesota, USA

  • Todd Gibson

    Seattle, Washington, USA

  • Bruce and Marianne Konrad

    Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

  • Russ and June Michealsen

    Santa Barbara, California, USA

  • Gerald Neufeld

    Delta, British Columbia, Canada

  • Ken Penner

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Dwight Wyse

    Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Memberships & Associations

Collaborative Partner, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Affiliate Member, Consortium for Global Education

Member, International Network for Christian Higher Education

Member, European Association for International Education

Member, Lietuvos Anglų Kalbos Mokytojų Asociacija

Member, European Association of Institutional Research

Member, Baltic Management Development Association

Member, Baltic University Programme

Member, United Nations Academic Impact

Christian Mission

Core values
  • We believe that a liberal arts education integrates learning with all aspects of life.
  • We affirm a Christian worldview that invites all people to grow in truth and restoration through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • We value community as a safe place where people are respected, affirmed, and empowered, so that their dignity is upheld.
  • We pursue relationships that are mutual, authentic, and based on trust.
  • We celebrate diversity of cultures and traditions, personalities and opinions.
Understanding LCC Christian mission

LCC is an ecumenical Christian university grounded in the historic Christian faith, and respectful of other religious traditions.  

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