Bachelor
of Practical Theology

Students in the Apostolic Literature Translation certificate program will use their language skills to launch a valuable and fulfilling ministry of making apostolic materials available in other languages. This program welcomes adult learners with excellent writing skills and fluency in English, as well as either French or Spanish. Interactive class sessions allow students to internalize translation knowledge, apply best practices, work through translation challenges, receive feedback, and develop their translation competency. Students implement the skills they acquire in translation methodology, tools, revision, terminology, and project management in the practicum that runs throughout the program. A team approach is presented, which leverages specific language strengths of participants in a collaborative effort to achieve high-quality translations. Upon receiving their certificate, students will possess the knowledge and skills to oversee apostolic literature translation projects in their local ministry context.