The Oral Translation Consultant Training Curriculum Development Project seeks to address the growing global need for qualified consultants in oral Bible translation, particularly for the over 3,000 oral language communities lacking access to Scripture, by investing in the research, design, and pilot implementation of a structured curriculum to equip orality practitioners with a clear pathway toward becoming consultants.
Project Name: Development of a Curriculum for Training Oral Translation Consultants
Contact: info@wycliffe.net
Start Date: 1 July 2025
End Date: 30 June 2026
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Summary
The Oral Translation Consultant Training Curriculum Development Project seeks to address the growing global need for qualified consultants in oral Bible translation (OBT), particularly for the over 3,000 oral language communities lacking access to Scripture. As OBT projects increase, the current reliance on consultants from written translation backgrounds creates a bottleneck in the translation checking process.
This project will develop a structured curriculum to equip experienced orality practitioners (from OBT, oral Bible storying, OneStory, etc.) with foundational consultant-checking skills, providing a clear pathway toward becoming certified consultants. This initiative lays the groundwork for a scalable, high-quality training model that enhances the effectiveness and reach of oral Scripture translation efforts globally. In many organisations involved in OBT, consultant training is hands-on and focused on the specific methodology used within that organisation. Our proposed training aims to provide a broader foundation that prepares consultants to work across multiple methodologies, promoting collaboration, flexibility, and best practices in a variety of OBT contexts.
Budget
Total need (in USD): $73,268
Contributions received: $17,098
Balance needed: $56,170
For more information, including budget details, contact us at info@wycliffe.net.
