Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
im Kirchendienst (i.K.)
English translation:
in ecclesiastical service
Added to glossary by
Ksenia Akulova
Mar 23, 2009 04:12
15 yrs ago
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German term
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Professional RU/EN/DE translator
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im Kirchendienst (i.K.)
German to English
Social Sciences
Religion
Hi! Does anyone know what is the best way to translate the abbreviation "i.K." which stands for "im Kirchendienst" into English? In the original it follows the name and the title:
Oberstudiendirektor i.K.
Thank you!
Oberstudiendirektor i.K.
Thank you!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +4 | in ecclesiastical service |
Alexander Fischer (X)
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| 4 | church worker |
Jo Bennett
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| 4 -1 | actively involved in church matters |
Ellen Kraus
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| 3 | in cannon law |
John Dale D.D.
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| 2 | church employee / employee of the church |
BrigitteHilgner
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Change log
Mar 23, 2009 04:59: writeaway changed "Field" from "Science" to "Social Sciences"
Proposed translations
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in ecclesiastical service
The study of Catholic Theology is the educational basis for parish counselling activities in ecclesiastical service (ecclesiastical degree/Diplom).
http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/2280.php
As "im Kirchendienst" is a special addition to a clerk title in German speaking countries, I think this translation provided by Uni Mainz could be acceptable.
http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/2280.php
As "im Kirchendienst" is a special addition to a clerk title in German speaking countries, I think this translation provided by Uni Mainz could be acceptable.
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Comment: "Thank you! "
-1
2 hrs
Ellen Kraus
Austria
Austria
Native in German
Austria
more than thirty years of experience
Native in: German
Works in: Greek to German, English to German, Greek to English, and 5 more.
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4
actively involved in church matters
The Church of England is organised nationally into regions, each called a ... We aim to be actively involved in both local and Diocesan church matters. ...
www.stlukescranham.co.uk/about/ - 10k - Im Cache - Ähnliche Seiten
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Note added at 2 Stunden (2009-03-23 06:32:59 GMT)
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another example \ Stained glass windows in the church portray parishioners who had taken an active role in church matters.
www.stlukescranham.co.uk/about/ - 10k - Im Cache - Ähnliche Seiten
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Note added at 2 Stunden (2009-03-23 06:32:59 GMT)
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another example \ Stained glass windows in the church portray parishioners who had taken an active role in church matters.
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Erich Friese
: = someone professionally involved in an aspect of church administration
15 mins
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3 hrs
BrigitteHilgner
Austria
Austria
Native in German
Austria
b2b/economics/marketing/market research/
Native in: German 
Works in: German to English, French to German, English to German
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15
church employee / employee of the church
I don't know whether this is the correct title to use in this context, but the "i.K." means that the person is not only working as a teacher but also for the church (e.g. as parson/priest).
3 hrs
Jo Bennett
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Value Added Translation
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Malay to English, Indonesian to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
church worker
Covers many varieties of lay and ordained church ministries, as well as many denominations.
22 days
in cannon law
without further information I would oppine you refer to a person, pehaps qualified - or who has expertise, in ecclesiastical legistlation
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