College of Applied Linguistics & Languages
Language is one of the most fascinating gifts humanity has received from God. This college presents unique opportunities for the study of any language, focusing on unwritten languages and unreached people groups. The goal is to equip people of all ages, from all over the world, to engage in language programs aiming at eradicating illiteracy and Bible poverty. Oral Bible Translation is a large component of our college; making God’s Word available to oral cultures worldwide in their respective mother tongue.
Our Dean
Márcia Suzuki
In a world in which language permeates and mediates all aspects of life, the College of Applied Linguistics & Languages seeks to unveil, honor, and promote language diversity in all spheres of society and for all nations. Our purpose is to prepare YWAMers of all backgrounds to transform their communities, and the world, by using the skills acquired through the study of applied linguistics, translation, storytelling, orality, interpretation, second language acquisition, and individual languages, with special emphasis on training translators, advisors, and consultants for Bible translation projects around the world.
Our International Committee
Márcia & Edson Suzuki
Cleber & Raissa Santos
Cleo (& Emmanuel) Larsson
Youngshin Kim
Silvana (& Steve) Learned
