European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.2. basics of psychology;
1.3. principles of management;
1.4. principles of presentation;
1.5. computer science;
1.6. basics of Latin;
1.7. legal employment relationship;
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding :
2.1. the structure of the church;
2.2. basics of church history;
2.3. use of two foreign languages in the context of traditional liturgical texts;
2.4. the Scriptures;
2.2. basics of church doctrine;
2.6. pedagogy basics;
2.7. structure of musical instruments (organ, piano, wind instruments);
2.8. principles and hygiene of breathing and voice physiology;
2.9. professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. structure of congregations;
3.2. history of liturgy;
3.3. history of church music;
3.4. sound specifics of musical instruments – organ, piano and wind instruments;
3.5. basics of conducting and choir work methodology;
3.6. the art of improvisation;
3.7. music theory (musical forms, harmony, stylistics);
3.8. maintenance of musical instruments;
3.9. principles of thoroughbass;
3.10. methodology of vocal work;
3.11. professional ethics;
3.12. labour protection;
3.13. environmental protection;
3.14. two foreign languages at the communication level.
3.15. official language.
1. To be able to establish the church’s musical activities in a creative manner, including them in church service.
2. To be able to use musical and liturgical content to enrich the congregation’s daily life and promote activity.
3. To be able to evaluate, plan and prepare music for church service in accordance with the church’s determined liturgical context of the time, taking into account the type of service (mass, hourly prayers, various devotionals such as matrimonies, funerary ceremonies etc.) and the time of the liturgical year.
4. To be able to involve the organ and other instruments in the church service.
5. To be able to professionally play the organ, as well as other musical instruments both individually and as accompaniment for a choir, ensemble or soloists.
6. To be able to compose song introduction and accompaniment in a creative and professional manner.
7. To be able to compose appropriate accompaniment for liturgical activities.
8. To be able to play organ compositions suitable for the service.
9. To be able to develop and manage work in all areas of music provided by the congregation (adult choir, children’s choir, youth ensemble, trumpet choir, recorder ensemble).
10. To be able to keep in touch with the participants and leaders of musical units.
11. To be able to organise the congregation’s musical work within the framework of diaconal and mission work.
12. To be able to organise, plan and host musical events within the congregation outside church service such as concerts, performances etc. in accordance with the church’s liturgical year.
13. To comply with the church and state regulations.
14. To meet the requirements of employment relationship.
15. To adhere to the principles of professional and general ethics.
16. To work under the supervision of a pastor.
17. To be able to communicate and collaborate with the staff of other church units.
18. To be able to self-educate, practising instrument playing, cultivating managerial skills and attending educational courses on a regular basis.
19. To know the official language.
20. To know two foreign languages at a communication level.
21. To use professional terminology in the official language and one foreign language.
22. To utilize musical and theological research achievements.
23. To participate in the professional development of colleagues.
24. To maintain one’s professional competence.
25. To utilize verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
26. To take responsibility of one’s professional activities.
27. To be able to think critically and solve problems.
28. To gather, analyse, summarize and provide further information.
29. To use a computer to obtain and process information.
30. To analyse and document facts.
31. To participate in team work.
32. To motivate colleagues to cooperate.
33. To be able to justify and defend one’s opinion.
34. To determine work priorities and set objectives.
35. To work according to one’s professional competence, be aware of one’s responsibilities, constraints and abilities.
36. To comply with labour protection, electric safety and fire safety requirements.
37. To carry out one’s duties in accordance with environmental protection requirements.
1. Ability to responsibly and independently, under a pastor’s supervision, create liturgical music for the congregation in accordance with the liturgical and administrative arrangements of the church.
2. Ability to play musical instruments necessary for church service.
3. Ability to manage and form the congregation’s singing.
4. Ability to organise and manage the congregation’s collective musical units.
5. Ability to creatively and professionally organise, develop the congregation’s musical activities.
6. Ability to prepare a repertoire according to the church’s liturgical context.
7. Ability to theologically reflect and justify the content of the church’s musical and liturgical activities.
8. Ability to provide creative communication within the church and beyond.
9. Ability to analyse and evaluate one’s professional activities.
10. Ability to take part in the designing and implementation of professional development programs.
11. Ability to expand one’s theological and musical knowledge to carry out permanent practice.
12. Ability to evaluate and analyse self-educational activities.
13. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.
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Humanities (022)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Religion and theology (0221)
EducationHigher education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
Other information
Active qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2023
Last changes: 17.09.2021
Posted: 28.08.2016