The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy calls for all members of an assembly to be engaged in full, conscious and active participation. This can be a challenge for church members who are deaf and for interpreters signing in the religious environment.
This DVD provides instructional commentary and professional examples for interpreting scripture to foster the participation of members who are deaf or hard of hearing. It offers techniques for bringing visual imagery to scripture readings, whether the interpreter is using ASL or a form of Signed English. Seven lessons that review basic skills such as placement, verb directionality, characterization, and classifier use, plus glossing tips. Tips and Techniques for Signing the Scriptures is approved for 1.0 CEU. [DVD format]