Master of Arts in Bible Translation (MABT)

Program Goals

Students in the MABT program will:

• Evidence a general knowledge of Christian theology, including an ability to support their theological views
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including an understanding of the message and arguments of specific books of the Bible
• Display Christlikeness in their pursuit of knowledge and relationships within the seminary community
• Demonstrate the ability to exegete the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible
• Evidence a commitment to multiplying disciples of all nations
• Apply their understanding of the Bible’s social and cultural milieu to the task of Bible translation
• Do competent biblical exegesis and accurate translation, using sound exegetical and translation principles. [Both Concentrations]
• Recommend solutions to translation problems consistent with translation theory and praxis [Translation Advising Concentration]
• Collect language data, organize it, carry out initial linguistic analysis, and present their findings [Applied Linguistics Concentration]

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Admissions Requirements

The application process for the MABT is a dual process. Applicants for the program must apply to both DTS and DIU, and meet the admission requirements of both institutions the program must apply to both DTS and DIU, and the admission requirements of both institutions must be met. In most cases, students admitted to DTS will meet DIU's admission requirements. However, prospective MABT students should be aware that the Applied Linguistics concentration courses at DIU require at least 13 prerequisite credit hours, and the Translation Advising concentration courses require 3–9 prerequisite hours.

Until they apply to DTS for admission to the program, students will not be officially enrolled in the MABT program. Students are advised to contact both institutions as soon as possible regarding their intentions to enroll in the MABT program so that adequate advice and direction can be provided

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Dual Degree Option

Students who complete the 66 hours required for the MABT degree with the Applied Linguistics concentration may complete an additional 4 hours from DIU and take the comprehensive exams to earn DIU’s 37-hour MA in Applied Linguistics. Students with the Translation Advising concentration may complete an additional 12 hours from DIU and complete a Capstone Project to earn DIU’s 36-hour MA in Translation Advising. This would require transferring 15 hours from the MABT program to DIU in addition to the 18 hours taken at DIU as part of the MABT program. This essentially allows students to earn both degrees for a minimum of 66 hours plus comprehensive exams. Students should consult their DIU advisor for more details about this option.

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