Giving Voice: Linguistics in Oral Bible Translation

Giving Voice: Linguistics in Oral Bible Translation

Discover how God's Word is brought to life beyond the written page. This workshop explores the distinct worlds of written, audio and oral Bible translation, highlighting how linguistic science intersects with cognitive psychology and sociology to shape effective communication.

At the heart of Bible translation (whether written or oral) is internalisation—where translators engage deeply (rather than merely memorise) with the source text before drafting it in a target language. You will learn how this approach blends oral art forms to present Scripture in a way that resonates naturally and powerfully with minority language communities. Who Should Attend the Workshop?

· Anyone curious about written, audio, and oral Bible translation

· Those interested in the linguistics behind oral translation

· No prior linguistics background needed!