Church Interpreter Training Academy (CITA)
The Church Interpreter Training Academy (CITA), a program of the Ephphatha Lutheran Mission Society (a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS), will be held at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) August 3-6. Tuition is $300, plus a $50 non-refundable deposit to register. The $50 registration fee can be paid using the registration form on this page. Once registered, participants will be contacted and instructed on how to pay the remaining $300 balance. Registration for this event includes all classes and meals. Students are responsible for their own lodging. A list of local hotels can be provided upon request. Dorm rooms on CTSFW’s campus may be available, but space is limited.
Students will receive instruction in linguistics, deaf culture, interpreting scripture/hymn/liturgy, facial and body expression, religious vocabulary, and more. For questions, please contact Rev. Tom Dunseth by email or by phone using the contact information below. To learn more about the Ephphatha Lutheran Mission Society, visit their website at https://www.elms-deaf.org/