Bible Translation Courses

Foundational Skills

• LIN 200 - Introduction to Linguistics
• BCM 216 - Contemporary Developments in World Missions

Plus:

Intermediate proficiency in a foreign language (level 201 and 202) Credits: 8

• French is recommended for Africa (FRE 201, FRE 202)
• Mandarin is recommended for Asia (MAN 201, MAN 202)
• Spanish is recommended for Latin/South America (SPN 201, SPN 202)
• Other language in consultation with program directors

 

Cultural and Interpersonal Awareness

• COM 248 - Intercultural Communication

Plus one of the following:

• COM 242 - Interpersonal Communication
• LIN 301 - Sociolinguistics
• PSY 260 - Culture and Cognition in Psychology
• SOC 221 - Power, Prestige and Poverty

Historical or Political Context

One of the following:

• BCM 215 - Foundations for Global Christianity
• HIS 245 - History of Africa
• HIS 250 - History of Latin America
• HIS 344 - Classical Islam and the Middle East
• POL 219 - Politics of the Developing World
• POL 324 - Politics and History of Latin America
• POL 349 - Religion and International Affairs
• POL 416 / ECB 416 - International Political Economy Credits: 4 
• SPN 362 - Latin American History, Culture and Civilization

Experiential Learning Capstone

One of the following after intermediate language proficiency has been attained:

• Summer internship with a mission organization. It is strongly recommended that the internship be overseas in a country where English is not the mother tongue or official language.
• Semester-long study abroad in a language other than English.

Note:

Additional coursework may be suggested depending on the student's interests and in consultation with the program directors.