MA Bible Translation Management at University of the Free State

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Bible Translation Management, a structured NQF level 9 degree of 180 credits (academic plan BC970536) by coursework and a mini-dissertation. It combines training in management and leadership with instruction in Bible translation and was begun at the request of SIL Africa and iDelta for the training of Language Programme Managers; it is open to students not connected to SIL.

Faculty: Faculty of Theology and Religion | Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time (does not require residence in South Africa) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Three modules: Management and Leadership for Bible Translators; Theology, Religion Studies and Culture (or Advanced Topics in Theology, Religion Studies and Culture); and Bible Translation and Linguistics (or Advanced Topics in Bible Translation and Linguistics). A mini-dissertation on a topic relevant to the student completes the degree.

Career pathways

Language programme managers and managers of Bible translation projects.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

MA Bible Translation Management: a four-year bachelor's degree, or a three-year bachelor's degree plus a one-year BA Honours degree. (Hebrew department page also lists a master's degree in a relevant field including a master's dissertation; the two published statements differ.)

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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