The Mission of Nida
The mission of the Nida Institute is to accelerate the translation process, at a time of urgent need for more translators, with more and better-trained translators who work at local levels and understand that translation is a dialogue that transcends words on a page -- that transcends cultures, borders, media, geography, and time.
Nida Training Strengthens ABS-Catholic Ties
For a six-week period from early October to mid-November 2011, Dr. Phil Towner taught courses at two Pontifical universities as part of the UBS-ABS collaboration with the Vatican for training and research in Biblical studies and Translation studies.
Every Tribe, Every Nation
When does the Bible as a printed book no longer serve its purpose to inspire people and offer them hope?
Nida School of Translation Studies
May 20-31, 2013
Theme: Translation, Gender, and Culture
Nida School of Bible Translation
Religious discourse translation, more specifically, Bible translation, lies at the very heart of the mission that the Nida Institute and its parent organization, American Bible Society carry out. The Nida Institute entrusts this work to a Translations Unit that collaborates with its project partners on theoretical and pragmatic levels.
Professional Development
Ongoing developments in biblical and translation studies along with the rapid deployment of software and digital solutions within theological education make continuing education a must for religious professionals. The Nida Institute customizes programs of professional development that are mobile and up to date. It offers graduate level-classes in Bible engagement, biblical studies, globalization, media-translation, and software tools.
Research
Biblical research and translation scholarship continually refresh and improve ABS’s line of products and services. Thanks to several provisions and venues for such research and scholarship, the Institute advances translation studies, critically examines religious discourse, and advocates for new approaches to the theory and practice of translation. Among these provisions is the Nida School for Translation Studies and the journal translation.
