Bible Translation and Ministry
The Bible Translation and Mission (BTM) program at Mekane Yesus Seminary was developed in partnership with Lutheran Bible Translators. This program prepares students to work in the field of Bible Translation as translators, project advisors, Scripture engagement specialists, and other related jobs. Graduates will be equipped with courses in linguistics, translation theory, Biblical exegesis, project management, and other related technical areas to serve alongside of Bible Translation projects working to bring God’s Word to Ethiopia’s 85+ languages. Bible Translation is offered as a concentration in both the B.Th. and MA level.
| Common Courses for all MA Divisions | ||
| No | Course Title | Credit Hour |
| 1 | Research Methods and Academic writing | 3 |
| 2 | Research Methods and Academic writing | 3 |
| 3 | Advanced Christian Education | 4 |
| 4 | Issues in Christian Ethics in Context | 3 |
| 5 | Issues in Ecclesiology | 4 |
| 6 | Theology and Practice of EECMY | 3 |
| 7 | Contemporary Religious and Worship Context | 4 |
| Total | 24 | |
| Biblical Translation and Ministry Division | ||
| No | Course Title | CH |
| 2 | Advanced Biblical Exegesis for Translation | 3 |
| 3 | Theories of Translation | 3 |
| 4 | Bible Translation Principles 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Bible Translation Principles 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Discourse and Translation | 3 |
| 7 | Language Program Planning | 3 |
| 8 | Scripture Engagement | 3 |
| 9 | Advanced Hebrew Reading | 3 |
| 10 | Advanced Greek Reading | 3 |
| 11 | Intertestamental Literature | 2 |
| MA Thesis (18,000 - 20,000 words) | 10 | |
| Total | 38 | |