Colloquium on Hermeneutics and Translation Theory

Note: To participate remotely, use this zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/101692365. For more information, contact Kurt Richardson Kurt_Richardson@diu.edu or Dick Kroneman dick_kroneman@sil.org

This conference is primarily a lead in to the BT Conference in October, 2019. Everyone has been encouraged to convey the state of their research and reflection as it contributes to scripture translation and engagement. We are  working with the hermeneutical lenses of contextualization and literary quality. We are looking for a significant publication to arise out of this endeavor as we gather colleagues together, both now and in October.

There is no expectation of a finished paper-presentation, but rather the identification of key features that the contributor offers toward our collective wisdom in the common task of Bible translation. From applied linguistics (including orthography) and scriptural literacy to applied anthropology and biblical studies, this conference is pursuing insights that will not only improve Bible translation in the next generation (enhancing and clarifying strategies and mission) but also invigorate and inspire afresh those segments of the stake-holder community that are eager to respond to higher commitments of applied research and Bible literacy. In a future that calls for multiple translations and translation strategies toward fully developed scriptural literacy, best practice, especially now, requires the fresh pursuit of the reasons, urgency and quality-commitments of our common tasks in the Bible translation movement. 

Kurt Anders Richardson, DTh

Schedule

Time

Presenter

Title

9:00-9:15

Kurt Richardson

Opening; Announcements

9:15-9:30

Dick Kroneman

Introduction to the theme of translation and hermeneutics

9:30-9:45

Cynthia Miller-Naudé / Jacobus Naudé

The Semiotics of the New Afrikaans Direkte Vertaling [Direct Translation] 2020

9:45-10:00

Rick Brown

Bipolar Contextualization: A means of bridging the conceptual gulf in Bible translation

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break

10:30-10:45

Larry Chico / Andrea Chico

10:45-11:00

Andy Warren-Rothlin

Proposals towards deeper engagement of Bible translations with other Faith Communities

11:00-12:00

Kurt (facilitator). Panelists: Dick, Andy, Pete, Cynthia, Jacobus, Larry, Andrea, Rick

Panel discussion on translation and hermeneutics

12:00-1:30

Lunch break

1:30-1:45

Kurt

Introduction to the theme of literary features and contextualization

1:45-2:00

Katie Hoogerheide / Joshua Harper

Developing Multi-Layered Resources for the Psalms (and Beyond)

2:00-2:15

Pete Unseth

2:15-2:30

Mike Cahill

Orthography and Scripture Use

2:30-2:45

Kurt Richardson

How biblical literacy and literary quality are inseparable

2:45-3:00

Coffee break

3:00-3:45

Dick (facilitator). Panelists: Kurt, Andy, Pete, Mike, Brian Kelly, Tim, Josh, Katie

Panel discussion on the theme of literary features and contextualization

3:45-4:00

Dick

Closing of the Conference

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