Isabel, a Rutagwenda Bible translator, shared her experience after attending the 2023 DBT training in Uganda. Isabel found significant value in the lectures on various course units about Bible translation. These sessions opened her eyes to new perspectives and approaches, providing her with essential tools to overcome translation challenges effectively. Read more…
Since 1981, 1770 people from 35 nations have participated in our Diploma in Bible Translation training programme (DBT). This year we have trained aspiring Bible translators from bible-less language communities in 15 countries. For details check our training calendar. At present, 609 are enrolled and this year 108 have graduated with Read more…
In April 2022, many Bible translators in Nigeria studied the subjects of Study skills, Semantics, Morphology and Syntax, and Introduction to Greek, all by engaging on an online platform and attending classes through Zoom. “As a result of this training, my knowledge of Greek was brought back to life, I Read more…
“Since we studied Biblical Exegesis of the New Testament previously, Biblical Exegesis of the OT was quite easy to absorb. But I also learned a lot of new things, and this reminded me of the steps in Exegesis. They are helping me to divide the Bible segments in a reasonable Read more…
TWFTW is excited to have started training translators in Uganda. The first training event took place in January 2022. The students, representing 14 different languages, studied some key subjects concerning the principles, the process, and the mission and the history of Bible translation. Apart from learning, many felt a deeper Read more…
4th and 5th of August 2022 mark the first TWFTW Online Conference organised by the International Training Department. Over 100 participants from our African, Asian and other regions joined the program of “Training Translators with Excellence” to discuss and hear about training related topics, such as better integration of theory Read more…
The impact of training Bible translators in subjects like Exegesis is not limited to the translators’ personal lives but is often reflected in the whole community. “My church is ever happy whenever I am back from such a training program because, as a consequence, I always teach with a difference. Read more…
An Introduction to Greek was one of the subjects taught in India in November 2021. “When I attended these classes I realised the importance of studying Greek. After all, the New Testament authors wrote in Greek. The course has enabled me to find the original words and meanings using Paratext. Read more…
The training in Literary studies impacted the translators in India in November 2021. “This course helped us to understand what kinds of tools an author can use to put his message together so that we can better understand it. Whether figurative, symbolic, dramatic, imagery or original language, we are now Read more…
A training event for oral Bible translators was successfully conducted in Southeast Asia in July 2021. The translation team was both excited and honoured to be part of making a difference in their communities through Bible translation. “I am very joyful for in the near future we will have the Bible Read more…