Call for Papers: 2021 Online Bible Translation Conference

Call for Papers: 2021 Online Bible Translation Conference | October 15 – 19

• Sponsored by Dallas International University and SIL International, with the 
• Nida Lecture sponsored by the Nida Institute at American Bible Society

General Conference Registration opens April 2021

• Join others in broadening your perspective of best practices in the Bible translation movement at this

year’s online Bible Translation Conference. 

• Submit your abstract by May 7, 2021 for those interested in presenting papers at the conference.
• The theme ‘Paradigms of Bible translation’ intends to deepen our understanding of translation

principles and practices that are followed by translation practitioners from different backgrounds. 

• It aims to build mutual understanding and a higher degree of consensus regarding best practices in

Bible translation. 

• The presentations are expected to foster constructive dialogue and avoid judgmental criticism of other positions.

For more information, sub-themes and registration details: https://www.btconference.org/ 

Featured Speakers:

• Dr. Ernst Wendland - Lutheran Seminary, Lusaka, Zambia
• Dr. Sameh Hanna - University of Leeds, Leeds, England
• Dr. Michel Kenmogne - SIL International
• Teryl Gonzalez - Wycliffe USA