About LCC

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.

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).

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“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.”

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

“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.”

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

Quality Assurance

BA & MA PROGRAMS

LCC International University offers accredited Bachelor's and Master's programs in social sciences and humanities recognized by The Republic of Lithuania. See full list of all accredited institutions in Lithuania.

EXTERNAL EVALUATION

LCC received a positive external evaluation in 2016. The review process included an institutional self-report and a site visit by international experts which happened in November, 2015.

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News and Events

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Life After LCC — 35 Years, 35 Stories: Ivan Kovtoniuk

2026-01-20

Life After LCC is a monthly interview and story series featuring alumni of LCC International University. The series is part of 35 Years - 35 Stories, celebrating the university’s 35th anniversary. This story features Ivan Kovtoniuk, from Ukraine, a Class of 2025 graduate with a major in International Business Administration. Ivan currently works as a Fund Accounting Officer at Alter Domus, a Financial services company in Vilnius. Ivan – Answers to Interview Questions 1. Tell us about your current role or project. Where are you now? Having graduated from LCC back in May, I decided to continue my education in the field of economics. Thus, this September, I enrolled in a two-year master’s program in Financial Economics at ISM University in Vilnius. In addition to being a full-time student, I have undertaken an internship and secured a full-time position at Alter Domus as a Fund Accounting Officer. 2. What experiences at LCC brought you to this current point? While at LCC, I was consistently taking every opportunity for personal and professional development. I was part of the Leadership Development Program (LDP) for three years, acquiring essential skills that helped me to stand out in the every-changing job market. Additionally, I held multiple positions as a student assistant and tutor at the LCC Student Success Center throughout my time at the university, which also provided me with the necessary work experience. 3. How did LCC influence your choice of profession or career direction? When did you realize what you wanted to do professionally? Throughout my time at the university, I acquired a deep interest in discovering the worlds of economics and finance. This interest pushed me to pursue a concentration in these subjects, defining my current academic and professional pursuits. Ultimately, I believe that it was the encouragement and support from my professors, who nurtured my curiosity in their fields, that influenced my current pursuits. 4. How did LCC help you grow as a leader? Tell us about your leadership experience. As I mentioned earlier, the university’s LDP played a defining role in my development as a leader who strives to serve the community and lead with love at heart. This growth was further reinforced during my three-year journey as a Director of Operations at Chick-fil-A in the United States — a position I obtained thanks to the university’s partnership with the Lifeshape program. 5. How did LCC help you build relationships and networks that still matter to you today? Throughout my four years of study at LCC, I built an incredible network of connections with thought leaders and business professionals from all over the world. More importantly, I also gained a wide circle of peers who are now working and studying in diverse fields and locations. Having such a broad network is extremely rewarding, especially when it comes to discovering opportunities in academia or the professional world. 6. What are your favorite memories about LCC? (classes, professors, student peers, anything you can think of) Quite frankly, it is almost impossible for me to choose favorites from my experience at LCC. My entire journey at the university, even with its trials and tribulations, has been one of the greatest periods of my life. I truly cherish the time spent as part of the LCC community and look forward to contributing to its continued growth and flourishing in the future. 7. What advice would you give to future LCC students? Unsurprisingly, my advice to future LCC students is to take full advantage of all the opportunities that come your way during university (and in life in general). Student life is largely unpredictable, and it requires the courage to dive into new experiences headfirst. Although being opportunistic may seem scary or even reckless at first, it can ultimately turn into one of the most rewarding experiences of your lifetime.

LCC Releases New Issue of Philanthropia Featuring Leading Global Scholars

2026-01-14

LCC's Institute for Philanthropy and Civil Society is delighted to announce the release of a new issue of Philanthropia. We’re honored to feature contributions from leading scholars, including Edward Queen of Emory University, Afshan Paarlberg of the Global Philanthropy Environment Index 2025, and Tommy Davidson of the Norwegian Institute for Leadership and Theology. https://philanthropia.lcc.lt/index.php/1

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“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!"

Marlene Wall, Ph.D.
President

“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!"

Marlene Wall, Ph.D.
President

President's Cabinet

Marlene Wall, Ph.D.

President

Travis Myers, Ph.D.

Department Chair/ Interim Academic Vice President

Marie Williams

Chief Operations Officer

Derek Benthem

Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment

Aaron Howell

Vice President for Student Life

Julija Gaiduk, Ph.D.

Academic Council Chair/Associate Professor

Joel Altena

University Chaplain

Avital Agafonova

Director of Institutional Effectiveness

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.