Courses: Department of South&Southeast Asian Studies

Curriculum Vitae

Hephzibah Sunkari

Education

Ph.D. from University of Madras, Chennai, India (1995) in Telugu on the topic: “Translations of Biblical names with special reference to Onomastics”.
M.Phil from University of Madras, Chennai, India (1991) in Telugu.
M.A. in Telugu language and literature from Nagarjuna University, India (1990).
B.A. in Telugu major and History and Music ancillaries from Nagarjuna University, India (1987).

Experience

Translator for Family Stations Inc., Oakland, CA (2005-present).
Translated some articles from English to Telugu for the newsletter, published by Tony Alamo Christian Ministries, TX (2005-2006).
Editor for monthly Telugu newsletter of Bay Area Telugu Christian Fellowship (2005-2006).
Taught regular University Telugu course for graduate students in the University of Madras, Chennai, India (1993-1995).

Books and Articles

Published Telugu articles on Bible Translations, Biblical names and Biblical languages in New Jersey Telugu Souvenir (2005-2006).
Published Telugu articles in Bay Area Telugu Christian Fellowship newsletter (2005-2006).
Wrote Preface for Telugu Hymnal book, published by Bay Area Telugu Christian Fellowship (2003).
Published book titled “Telugu Bible anuvaadaalu – oka pariseelana” (Telugu Bible Translations – an observation) (2001), Jerusalem Publishers, India.
Presented a research paper on “Living Translations” in National Seminar conducted by Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati, India (1994).
Presented research paper on “Buddhism as reflected in Telugu literature” in National seminar on religion, society and culture conducted by University of Madras, Chennai, India (1993). This is also published in the University Seminar proceedings and “Malayalam literary survey” journal, India.
Presented research paper on “Religious Tolerance in Telugu literature” in National seminar on religion, society and culture conducted by Chair on Tamil Christian literature, University of Madras, Chennai, India (1992). This is also published in the University Seminar proceedings.

Grants, Awards and Honors

Awarded ICHR (Indian Council of Historical Research) fellowship for the Ph.D. program (1992-1995).
Passed the University Grants Commission (UGC) examination (1992).
Attended NLP (Natural Language Processing) training program, Hyderabad, India (1995).
Attended National Workshop on Lexicography, conducted in collaboration with Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) Hyderabad, India (1991)

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