Dallas International University

🌍 Mark your calendars for September 19th! Dallas International University is participating in North Texas Giving Day, and we need YOUR help to empower the next generation of global leaders.

Our goal? Raise $30,000 for student scholarships through our 4TheWorld-Student Support project. Did you know that 95% of students who apply receive some form of financial aid? And 82% don't incur any debt at all during their time at DIU! Every gift, big or small, propels our students forward. Let's make September 19th a day of impact! Learn more and donate atwww.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/diu!

Inspiring work by DIU alum Shadrack! He's using the cultural and linguistic training that he received at DIU to bring Scripture to Deaf communities globally. Join us in celebrating Shadrack's impact and learn how you can partner with DIU to empower change-makers for Deaf communities.

DIU Alum Facilitates Scripture Access for Deaf Communities DIU Alum is making the Bible accessible to Deaf communities worldwide, breaking barriers and transforming lives with sign language translations.

Dallas International University mourns the loss of Dr. Mike Cahill, our esteemed Adjunct Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, who passed away on June 21, 2024. Dr. Cahill's career spanned five decades, during which he made significant contributions to linguistics, particularly in African languages, phonology, and orthography development. As a Senior Linguistics Consultant and Orthography Services Coordinator, he played a crucial role in advancing Bible translation and literacy efforts worldwide. Dr. Cahill's extensive research, numerous publications, and dedicated service have left an indelible mark on the field. His passion for linguistics, commitment to endangered languages, and genuine care for others will be deeply missed by our academic community and beyond. The DIU community continues to keep Dr. Cahill's loved ones in our prayers as we remember his incredible impact and celebrate his life.

"We are changed by the company we keep, and we change others as they keep our company..."

Read on as President Berthiaume shares a message of encouragement from 1 John and how it applies at DIU👇

Transformative Fellowship Explore the power of faith and friendship at Dallas International University. Learn how our community fosters spiritual growth and academic excellence.

Experience the DIU difference! 📚💼 Stephanie's success story showcases how our unique programs allow students to continue their impactful work while they further their education.
At DIU, theory meets practice every day. Our students don't wait to apply what they learn - they do it in real-time! Are you looking for education that immediately impacts your career? Discover how DIU can help you reach your goals! 🌟

DIU is proud to partner with CHEA of California to make Christian college education even more affordable and accessible. Learn more about CHEA and our exclusive tuition discount for their members 👇

DIU Partners with Christian Home Educators Association California Home Educators Association families receive a 20% tuition discount when enrolling in DIU Dual Enrollment classes or as a full-time BA or MA student.

Ever wonder what happens to Bible translations after they're completed? DIU alumnus Jed Carter did, leading to groundbreaking research on Scripture use in Papua New Guinea. Discover the surprising findings and how they're shaping future translation efforts.

What Happens After Bible Translation? DIU alum participated in the trailblazing Scripture Use Research and Ministry project to find out what happens to translated Bibles after publication.

📢 Latest Research from DIU!

We are proud to release the ninth issue (5.1) of our internationally recognized, peer-reviewed Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion. This edition covers a range of topics that are integral to the DIU community, including anthropology, politics, translation theory, cultural identity, and biblical interpretation.

Featured Articles:

The Authority of God’s Image Bearers by Timothy Howe: A fresh look at the imago Dei and human authority in Genesis 9:6.
Frustrated Politicians by Carol V. McKinney: Exploring the political struggles of minority ethnic leaders in Southern Zaria during British colonial rule.
Balancing the Scales by Linus Otronyi: The importance of studying key biblical terms in target languages.
A Review Article by Ernst Wendland: In-depth review of "How We Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture’s Style & Meaning."

Book Reviews: Covering titles such as "The Apostolic Fathers," "Chinese through Scripture," and "Ancient Egyptian Phonology," among others.

Join us in exploring the rich interplay between linguistic, cultural, and religious dimensions. Download the full issue here: https://www.diu.edu/jlcr/volume-5-number-1/

For more information, contact our managing editor at [email protected].

Searching for Christian dual credit options? Dallas International University is offering 10 Gen Ed classes this fall for dual credit / enrollment. All classes can be taken by Zoom (most are hybrid). Our distinctive is our international focus in all of our curriculum with our faculty having lived in more than 60 countries around the world. More information at www.diu.edu/cis/dual-enrollment. Application deadline is July 8.

Walking, listening, memorial-making🥾 Dr. Beth Argot’s Camino de Santiago pilgrimage revealed powerful tools for trauma healing. Follow in her footsteps to see what she learned:

DIU Faculty Makes Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Dr. Beth Argot's journey along the Camino de Santiago gives insight into worship practices that can facilitate healing.

DIU alum Aaron is using gaming technology to tackle literacy challenges among the Me'phaa people of Mexico. His app Alpha Tiles helps build spelling skills in nearly 100 minority languages. Read how he's forging creative solutions with big potential👇

Tackling Education and Literacy Challenges through Gaming Technology DIU alum Aaron Hemphill applies his linguistic knowledge from DIU by promoting mother-tongue literacy through a customizable phone game.

Attention future DIU students! 📣The application deadline for Fall 2024 admission is July 8th - just under a month away. Don’t miss your chance to join our community of global learners.

Apply at www.diu.edu/admissions/applications/. See you soon!

Listening across cultural divides like it's a superpower - an insightful testimony from Ryan, 2013 alum and founder of the Refugee Language Project in Amarillo, TX. At DIU, our students learn empathy and the crucial ability to understand diverse perspectives to the benefit of all.

Family & friends, rejoice with us! At our 25th Commencement, we celebrated 23 graduates preparing for strategic roles in Bible translation, teaching, library science, trauma healing and more. We're so proud of our graduates and can't wait to see how God uses them globally💜🎓

Congratulations to the class of 2024! Get to know the graduates - their stories and future plans can be found here👇

Dallas International’s 25th Commencement Exercises At its 25th Commencement, DIU celebrated graduates preparing for strategic roles like Bible translation, teaching, library science, and trauma healing.

Despite being disabled and discouraged from even trying to read, Magui persevered in literacy classes taught by DIU alumni Dave and Stacey Hare. Her life was transformed as she learned to read the Bible in her own Kwakum language. Discover Magui's inspiring story:

Life Changed by Literacy Meet Magui, a disabled Kwakum woman, whose family wrote her off as unable to amount to anything. Now, literacy and Bible translation have transformed her life.

Pray with us as DIU enters two new partnerships this year, one to create a program in Uganda and another in Indonesia. We and our majority world partners are working together and learning together at the same time. Each step brings us a little closer to, hopefully, a new academic program for training global leaders. In the meantime, this hard work is creating a unity that transcends the physical-it’s centered in Christ!

Pursuing Unity through Diversity New cross-cultural academic programs being established in Uganda and Indonesia to train global leaders from diverse backgrounds.

Want to see where the ark of the covenant once stood? Our partner Biblical Byways, LLC is leading a fall tour to Israel including sites like Shiloh and the Temple Mount--plus a life-size reconstruction of the tabernacle!

Spots are filling up, so claim yours now at biblicalbyways.com.

What difference does a DIU education make?

DIU alumnus Adam is collaborating with the Bhogoto community in the Central African Republic to translate the complete Bible into their language. After years of hard work, this team has accomplished major milestones - a completed New Testament translation and over 70% of the Old Testament drafted. And they've just secured funding to power through the remaining Old Testament!

The whole Bible The Bhogoto people have the New Testament in their language, but they need the whole Bible to get the full picture.

This could be you! Our partner Biblical Byways, LLC is leading a tour to Israel from September 18-27. Several slots are already full, so claim yours soon!

Visit www.biblicalbyways.com for more info or to register. See you there👋

Our new honorary Dr. Karl Franklin is working on a project around the “exception clauses in our life.” The Bible provides plenty examples of exception clauses, that is, those things we wish we could return to and do differently....

Exception Clauses and Life after Graduation We all make mistakes, so how do we learn from them?

What an incredible evening at the 2nd annual Friends of DIU Festival! Over 100 guests joined us in celebration. The night kicked off with a tour of our new "Global Pathways" cultural exhibit. As live mariachi music filled the air, everybody came together over a delicious meal.

President Berthiaume shared exciting updates on DIU's growth and partnerships, but the real stars were our students. Their inspiring journeys remind us of the impact your support makes possible.

Thank you for enabling the exceptional preparation DIU provides for the next generation of world-changers! Read the full story at www.diu.edu/diu-today/connection/2024-celebration-friends-of-diu-festival-and-global-pathways/.

🎓✨ Commencement has begun! As our ceremony to celebrate our grads unfolds, we're also thrilled to honor a visionary in the field of linguistic studies, Karl Franklin, with an honorary doctorate. Join us in celebrating this monumental occasion at Dallas International University!

DIU to Award Honorary Doctorate to Karl Franklin During DIU's 25th Commencement Ceremony, Dr. Franklin will receive an honorary PhD, celebrating his significant contributions to the field of linguistics.

Last month, DIU's Dr. Robin Harris helped lead a workshop for Bible translators in Türkiye, focused on how ethnoarts can make Scripture come alive for people!

Dr. Harris was moved by the 170 individuals representing 40 different language projects in attendance, but she what she didn't know was that the Lord had even greater things in store for her during this week-long workshop! Read the whole story at www.diu.edu/diu-today/news/bible-translators-learn-scripture-engagement-and-ethnoarts-in-turkiye/!