American Sign Language Interpreting in Christian Liturgical Settings
(Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic)

October 21-22, 2011
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Christ the King Deaf Church (in Calvary Lutheran Church)
730 South New Street
West Chester, PA 19382

Presenters
Mark Koterwski, BS and ASLTA Certified
Susan Masters, MDiv, MSW, CI/CT

Learning Objectives
Participants will increase their knowledge and enhance their professional practice in the areas of:

• voicing English liturgy as typically practiced in Lutheran, Catholic, and Episcopal traditions;
• interpreting liturgical frozen texts such as the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostle’s Creed, and the Words of Institution;
• interpreting scripture (focusing on common theological/biblical concepts and the use of space, classifiers, discourse, location, and movement in ASL);
• using published and internet resources (lexicons, concordances, etc.) to prepare biblical and theological concepts for interpretation;
• interpreting hymns and contemporary Christian music, both congregational and choir;
• resolving practical and ethical issues that often arise for interpreters in Christian settings (obtaining prep materials, negotiating fees, taking Eucharist when interpreting, etc.).

CEU's: 1.4

Registration:
Before September 22: $125 After September 22: $150 A light lunch will be provided.

For more information, please email Pr. Beth Lockard