BY DOUGLAS VAHIA
A graduation ceremony of 30 students was held at Islands Bible Ministry (IBM), SICA building in the Koloale area in Honiara, on Saturday to recognise students who have completed their studies in Certificates in Primary English Grammar, Certificate in English Grammar, Certificate in Computing Skills, and Advance Certificate in Biblical Exegesis.
The Islands Bible Ministry (IBM) has been operating for more than 20 years with the primary goal of providing local training for nationals in the areas of languages, linguistics, translation and Bible.
This involves teaching English grammar and the grammar of Biblical Hebrew and Greek.
Since primary and secondary curriculums in the Solomon Islands do not have a strong emphasis on English Grammar and since English is a foreign language, the English Grammar courses have become very popular with primary, secondary, tertiary students as well as professionals who need to improve their English communication skill.
Also, an opportunity for those who have dropped out of school.
Lecturer, Solomon Wara during the ceremony challenged the graduates to do their duty faithfully.
Executive Director Dr Alpheaus Graham Zobule joined via zoom from Australia National University to congratulate and encourage the graduates to serve and contribute to their communities and in their areas of work with the knowledge and skills they gained.
Mr Zobule in an interview said after participants complete their programmes, they should go further either in their pursuit of higher education if they are students, or continue with their professions if they are professionals.
“One group of workers we provide ongoing support to are the Bible translators and the vernaculars language workers. We provide ongoing workshops for Bible translators so they can continue to be equipped with important skills to translate the Bible accurately and meaningfully.”
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