Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics:
Bible Translation Concentration

Graduates of this degree program will be qualified to serve in specialist cross-cultural roles. In particular, SIL International will recognize graduates of this program as having completed the minimum academic training requirements to serve with that organization in the specialist role of Bible translator. [Note: SIL International may also require field experience, or impose other criteria, before confirming fitness for service in any specialist role.]

This page identifies requirements for the Bible Translation Concentration with a thesis or non-thesis option. There are other program requirements for the degree.

Translation Course Requirements

Course	Sem Hrs
AL5314 Culture, Language and Mind OR AL5315 Semantics and Pragmatics (if not taken in the General Core)	3
AL5316 Theory and Practice of Translation	3
Language Requirement (1)	3
AL5321 New Testament Greek for Translators 1 OR
AL5326 Biblical Hebrew for Translators 1
Language Requirement (2)     AL5322 New Testament Greek for Translators 2 OR     AL5327 Biblical Hebrew for Translators 2	3
AL5324 Principles of New Testament Exegesis OR AL5325 Principles of Old Testament Exegesis	3
NON-THESIS OPTION
3 Electives	9
THESIS OPTION
Electives	3
Thesis	6
Total translation concentration hours	24
Total AL degree hours (minimum)	37
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