Language Surveyor

Of the more than 6,900 reported languages in the world today, a little less than half still need to be studied by language surveyors. Language survey is hands-on language research. Language surveyors work in teams and travelling to towns and villages, listening to and recording different languages and their dialects. This research is used to determine whether a specific language requires a new translation of the Bible or whether an existing translation can be adapted or used by people speaking that language.

This specialization involves completing the Language Surveyor track at CanIL (Canadian Institute for Linguistics) at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC during a 9-week session in June, July and August between the two years of the diploma program.

Required Courses: 

Biblical & Theological Studies (15 credits)

 General Arts (18 credit hours)

 Professional Studies (36 credit hours)

 Electives (3 credits)