Call for Papers

https://mailchi.mp/6fce1718b127/call-for-papers-btc23?e=55e92aeb3f

Call For Papers

13-17 October 2023 - Dallas, Texas 

The official BT Conference 2023 Call For Papers is now open.

• You can Submit An Abstract here
• 3 April 2023 is the deadline for abstract submission
•  Instructions and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for abstract submission
• Information on the theme (Quality in Translation) and the sub-theme tracks
• BT Conference 2023 Website
• The registration process will open in February 2023

Theme - Quality in Translation

“Quality” is an important aspect of Bible translations with a wide spectrum of perspectives and the theme "Quality in Translation" is designed to explore this range of aspects.

• “Quality” pertains to the translated Scriptures as well as the people who are producing and checking the Scriptures, and to the procedures that are being followed in order to produce and check the Scriptures.
• “Quality” is also relevant with regard to the training, mentoring, and coaching of new translators and consultants, and with respect to the exegetical resources and translation helps that translation practitioners are using.
• Finally, “Quality” is also important with regard to the broader processes that translation teams and their communities are engaged in:
  • local ownership of Bible translation projects,
  • involvement of the church,
  • adoption of language technology and other innovations,
  • and embeddedness of Bible translation in Scripture engagement programs and activities.

Tracks & Sub-Themes

• Scripture engagement
• Language program management, community engagement, and project briefs
• Exegesis and biblical languages for translators and consultants
• Linguistics
• Anthropology
• Biblical key terms
• Translation principles
• Storying and oral Bible translation
• Performance and arts
• Theology and hermeneutics
• Bible translation in sign languages
• Training and mentoring
• Translation resources
• Language technology, Artificial Intelligence

Featured Speakers - click for further information

• Dr. Andy Warren-Rothlin (United Bible Societies)
• Dr. Tshokolo Makutoane (University of the Free State)
• Dr. Edgar Ebojo (United Bible Societies)
• Dr. Paul Kimbi (Wycliffe Global Alliance)
• Angeline Seow (SIL)