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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.

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

Accreditation

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.

Internal Quality Assurance

We have developed and implemented a continuous quality improvement strategy and a internal quality management system that is coherent to Lithuanian and North American requirements, and the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.

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News and Events

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Inspiring children in Iraq: Anywhere, Anytime Children’s Books

2025-04-23

David Al Odeesh is a 2022 graduate of LCC’s MA TESOL program. David is making creative inroads for young English teachers and learners in his home country of Iraq. David recently published several books for children in English. Below is David’s story in his own words.When did you start writing? What was your first book? - I started writing my first children’s book, Beeka the Bee, in June 2024.How did you get the ideas for the books? Are these fictional stories or real life? - Various concepts ideas inspired me to write these books. My love for bees led to the creation of Beeka the Bee. My fondness for adventure inspired Shala and the Blue Ring. The Two Siblings was inspired by two children I know. Driven by my love of questioning, I created the characters Seekman and Question Marks. Reflecting on the unrealistic pressure to be special, I created Co-P2, the robot and The Ninety-Nine Percent, who finds his uniqueness in being true to himself. Thus, the Anywhere, Anytime Children’s Books collection aims to offer a wide variety of genres – from thrilling adventures to imaginative fantasies and relatable realistic fiction – guaranteeing every child finds something to love!How did you get them published?  Which company or website? - I am personally publishing these books and overseeing all aspects of the process. The books are aimed at children aged 4 up to 12 years.Do you enjoy writing books? Why? What is your motivation?- I enjoy writing children’s books; more than words can say! There's something incredible about taking an idea, a feeling, or a thought and turning it into a whole world that children can explore. This is to spark every child’s imagination, and maybe even teach a little something along the way. It's incredibly fulfilling to know that my work can have a positive impact, even in a small way.My main motivation is to write stories that take children to new places, introduce them to interesting characters, and leave them feeling inspired. If I can write a book that makes a child laugh, think, or feel understood, then I've done my job. Ultimately, I write because I believe in the power of stories to shape young minds and make the world a better place, one book at a time.What was one challenge in the writing or publishing process and how did you overcome it? - As this was my first writing and publishing experience, the biggest challenge was the sheer lack of guidance. I had to figure everything out myself, from start to finish, with absolutely no prior experience. To my knowledge, there are no local communities of authors, illustrators, or self-publishing experts to turn to for advice. The search for illustrators who truly aligned with my writing and vision also proved to be a significant hurdle. Thankfully, I had the unwavering support of my family and friends throughout the process.How can English teachers use these books in their classes? Which level of students do they work with? - Besides the objectives of raising cultural awareness, building perspectives, learning moral and ethical lessons, enjoyment of reading and strengthening family bonds, linguistic development is a major drive of Anywhere, Anytime Children’s Books. Short stories can play a significant role in the development of the target language that a child is acquiring, which in this case is English. Reading short stories in classrooms enhances reading comprehension skills, enriches vocabulary, and improves fluency and narrative abilities. This, in turn, contributes to the overall literacy skills of any child.See for yourself. Here are the links to David’s books. Congratulations, David! Keep writing! We hope to see more of your books in print or online.David Al Odeesh ISBN - IraqAuthor: Robin Gingerich, Ph.D., MA TESOL Program Director at LCC International University.

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LCC faculty at the TESOL Convention 2025

2025-04-23

Dr. Mary Wong, Dr. Geraldine Ryan, and Dr. Michael Westwood attended the TESOL International Convention and Expo in March, in California, USA. Along with thousands of attendees, our faculty had the opportunity to participate in workshops, attend presentations, and network with other TESOL professionals.Dr. Mary Wong offers her reflections on the TESOL Convention.Dr. Mary Wong participated in three panels at TESOL 2025 Long Beach. TESOL Research Directions Fair: Equitable Research Partnerships for Multilingual TESOL.Advocating for Equitable Research Partnerships: Exploring the Ethics of Knowledging Together.Southeast Asian ELTs’ Situated Praxis During Crises and Change.Dr. Wong reflects, “I most enjoyed speaking on the ‘Southeast Asian ELTs’ Situated Praxis During Crises and Change’ panel.” After the editors of TESOL Journal provided an overview, Dr. Wong and other panel members discussed their articles which will be published in a special issue of TESOL Journal. Dr. Wong writes, “It was great to meet the editors and learn about ELT research and to present my article, Inside the crucible: Resistance and resilience in a decade of crisis and change for English teachers in Myanmar (open access). “The most interesting workshop that I attended was Debbie Nelson's talk! Debbie is my former MA TESOL student who has taught in Ukraine for decades. Her session From War-Torn to Empowered: A TESOL-Ukraine Mentorship Journey was well received. The work she is doing to support English teachers in Ukraine is inspiring. She plans to get me in touch with some of these teachers for potential research projects,” writes Dr. Wong.The TESOL convention is quite intense with hundreds of presentations to choose from each day, each hour. “Last year in Tampa, Florida, USA, the hot topic was translanguaging. This year it was AI. There were several helpful sessions on the topic, including one by my current colleague at APU, Dr. Tasha Bleistein, Building Tech-Confident Teachers, who shared her resources for her course Teaching with Technology.  Also discussed was teacher self-care in these difficult times, and the reminder to take time for ourselves, so we can be there for our students.” Thank you, Dr. Wong, for your professional research and networking through the TESOL organization.Author: Robin Gingerich, Ph.D., MA TESOL Program Director at LCC International University.

“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

Carmel, Indiana, USA

Dennis Neumann

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Leona DeFehr

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  

Raimonda Balčiūnas

Carmel, Indiana, 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

Shawn Neumann

CBTW Co-Founder & Partner, Versett Partner

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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

D. Merrill Ewert

President Emeritus, Fresno Pacific University

Topeka, Kansas, USA

Andrew Kaethler

Academic Dean, Catholic Pacific College

Langley, 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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