Mathew Varghese

Born in the southern state of Kerala, Mathew entered the field of Bible translation in 1977, initially as a literacy worker and co-translator to an ex Wycliffe member. He was also involved in training translators and linguists at the Indian Institute fro Cross Cultural Communication from its early years.

Switched to a second language in the 1980s.
Trained as a consultant in the first international translation consultant training at Nasuli, Philippines.
Has served as a faculty in a number of TCDWs held in India.
Presently working with Biblica/International Bible Society as a senior consultant. Mathew has an MA and PhD in linguistics, and taught at the Nagpur University as a visiting faculty.