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Digital Training Library

The Digital Training Library (DTL) is an online training platform for translation specialists in the global Bible Translation community. It provides training on how to do Bible translation for beginners and experts alike. If you want to learn how to become a Bible translator—or take your skills to the next level—the DTL was designed for you!

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Testimonials

Thank you for a very interesting and thought-provoking course. I enjoyed the text, videos, and photos. All the different components added up to make it a refreshing way to learn.

User from Pioneer Bible Translators

The tying together of linguistics, culture and theology is fascinating, and you did a great job of bringing the three together in the first three modules, showing how they work as one.

User from Pioneer Bible Translators

The course gave me ideas to think about regarding training non-literate translators or non-print-preference/oral-preference (primary or secondary) learners/communicators.

User from The Seed Co

I am really encouraged because what I am studying is exactly what we are doing and it has helped me as a translator to have a better understanding on the scriptures that I do translate based on the cultural background, understanding the context in which the word of God is written.

User from BiLTA

Additional Description

The DTL provides Certificate programs in an expanding variety of topics and languages. Organizations can use the DTL as a stand-alone training tool or to supplement their existing training plans.

The DTL seeks to improve the start-to-finish performance and quality of Bible translation across the worldwide network of translation specialists, including translators, next-level checking assistants, and translation consultants.

Biblica and educational partner Fuller Theological Seminary lead the development of the DTL on behalf of ETEN for the benefit of all FOBAI partners and other ministries in the broader Bible translation movement.

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Certificates

  • Foundations in Bible Translation (available in English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, & Spanish)
    This certificate guides learners through a sequential approach to Bible translation, providing context and laying the groundwork needed to successfully complete subsequent certificates. The content is appropriate for brand new translators, as well as consultants-in-training, translation team leaders, and any translation professionals who want to guide others through learning the basics of Bible translation.
  • Biblical Greek – Part 1 (available in English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, & Spanish)
    Biblical Greek: Part 1 introduces students to the basics of Koine Greek through the Biblingo platform. Students learn the basic forms, structures, and vocabulary of the language through brief lessons, interactive exercises, and personalized review. Reconstructed culturally accurate videos and pictures of the biblical world are provided to place the language in its original context. Reading passages on the student’s level are provided throughout the course so that they can build fluency in reading the Greek text.
  • Biblical Greek – Part 2 (available in English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, & Spanish)
    Part 2 expands the student’s knowledge of Koine Greek through the Biblingo platform. Students learn additional forms, structures, and vocabulary of the language through brief lessons, interactive exercises, and personalized review, adding to what has already been internalized in part 1. Reconstructed culturally accurate videos and pictures of the biblical world are provided to place the language in its original context. Reading passages on the student’s level are provided, including simplified biblical texts, so that he or she can build fluency in reading the Greek text.
  • Biblical Hebrew – Part 1 (available in English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, & Spanish)
    Biblical Hebrew: Part 1 introduces students to the basics of Hebrew through the Biblingo platform. Students learn the basic forms, structures, and vocabulary of the language through brief lessons, interactive exercises, and personalized review. Reconstructed culturally accurate videos and pictures of the biblical world are provided to place the language in its original context. Reading passages on the student’s level are provided throughout the course so that they can build fluency in reading the Hebrew text.
  • Biblical Hebrew – Part 2 (coming soon)
    Part 2 expands the student’s knowledge of Hebrew through the Biblingo platform. Students learn additional forms, structures, and vocabulary of the language through brief lessons, interactive exercises, and personalized review, adding to what has already been internalized in part 1. Reconstructed culturally accurate videos and pictures of the biblical world are provided to place the language in its original context. Reading passages on the student’s level are provided, including simplified biblical texts, so that he or she can build fluency in reading the Hebrew text.

Contact

For more information on pricing or getting your organization started, contact the DTL Partnership Liaison.