Drama for Church Ministry

A study of the broad range of issues involved in leading a church drama ministry. The course focuses on writing and directing, and provides an overview of the various facets of production relevant to mounting dramatic works of various types in a church setting. Issues relating to staffing and leadership are also covered.

Special Topics in Theatre

Topics vary from year to year.

Special Topics in Theatre

Topics vary from year to year.

Developmental Drama

This course examines various modes of children's theatre: puppetry, mask, reader's theatre, storytelling, and plays that have been written for children and participators. This course is recommended for future educators.

Developmental Drama

This course examines various modes of children's theatre: puppetry, mask, reader's theatre, storytelling, and plays that have been written for children and participators. This course is recommended for future educators.

Theatre with Children

An introduction to the use of drama in the classroom and for educational purposes. This course is recommended for future educators.

Theatre with Children

An introduction to the use of drama in the classroom and for educational purposes. This course is recommended for future educators.

Drama to 1642

A study of English drama from its liturgical origins to the closing of the theatres in 1642, including medieval mystery cycles and morality plays, as well as works by Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline playwrights.

Drama to 1642

A study of English drama from its liturgical origins to the closing of the theatres in 1642, including medieval mystery cycles and morality plays, as well as works by Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Caroline playwrights.

18th Century Drama

A survey of the English drama of the eighteenth century. An examination of representative works of the London stage and comparative continental dramas, in transition and in cultural context.

18th Century Drama

A survey of the English drama of the eighteenth century. An examination of representative works of the London stage and comparative continental dramas, in transition and in cultural context.

Acting IV: Auditioning

An overview and exploration of the skills and resources needed to successfully audition for live theatre or graduate school. Students prepare monologues and songs, develop an acting resume, and improve improvisation and cold reading skills relevant to auditions.

Acting IV: Auditioning

An overview and exploration of the skills and resources needed to successfully audition for live theatre or graduate school. Students prepare monologues and songs, develop an acting resume, and improve improvisation and cold reading skills relevant to auditions.

Acting IV: From Stage to Screen

Open to advanced acting students, this course requires an ability to understand and apply acting theory, a thorough knowledge of the language of the actor, and an ability to express oneself physically and vocally. Under the mentorship of a professional stage and screen actor, students learn to adapt their training to work for the camera. Scene work is performed on camera, increasing students' comfort level and providing a solid grounding in the technical considerations and language of the medium. Auditioning for film is also covered.

Acting IV: From Stage to Screen

Open to advanced acting students, this course requires an ability to understand and apply acting theory, a thorough knowledge of the language of the actor, and an ability to express oneself physically and vocally. Under the mentorship of a professional stage and screen actor, students learn to adapt their training to work for the camera. Scene work is performed on camera, increasing students' comfort level and providing a solid grounding in the technical considerations and language of the medium. Auditioning for film is also covered.

Voice & Movement IV

This course encourages students to further develop their physical and vocal instruments, seeking deeper exploration and more creative expression.

Voice and Movement IV

This course encourages students to further develop their physical and vocal instruments, seeking deeper exploration and more creative expression.

Senior Seminar: Christianity & Theatre

This senior seminar course is a retrospective of the 2000-year relationship between the Christian church and the theatre as institutions. Students will explore the views of historical theoreticians such as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine of Hippo, Francis Schaeffer, and Dorothy Sayers as well as contemporary Christian thinkers about the role of the arts (especially theatre) in culture. Students will examine and develop their own perspectives on the role of theatre in culture as an agent of change, and explore how their callings as Christians and theatre artists will contribute to the theatre industry after graduation.

Senior Seminar: Christianity and Theatre

This senior seminar course is a retrospective of the 2000-year relationship between the Christian church and the theatre as institutions. Students will explore the views of historical theoreticians such as Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine of Hippo, Francis Schaeffer, and Dorothy Sayers as well as contemporary Christian thinkers about the role of the arts (especially theatre) in culture. Students will examine and develop their own perspectives on the role of theatre in culture as an agent of change, and explore how their callings as Christians and theatre artists will contribute to the theatre industry after graduation.

Professional Orientation

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the theatre. Topics include: resume and headshot preparation, financial management, interview skills, introduction to professional theatres, networking opportunities, self-production, creating a demo reel, getting an agent, establishing community, discipline and perseverance, and understanding Equity.

Professional Orientation

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the theatre. Topics include: resume and headshot preparation, financial management, interview skills, introduction to professional theatres, networking opportunities, self-production, creating a demo reel, getting an agent, establishing community, discipline and perseverance, and understanding Equity.

Professional Internship

A supervised field placement enabling a student to work in the professional theatre. Students must spend a minimum of 100 hours in supervised work with an approved theatre company.

Professional Internship

A supervised field placement enabling a student to work in the professional theatre. Students must spend a minimum of 100 hours in supervised work with an approved theatre company.

TWU/TUT Exchange Program

TWU/TUT Exchange Program

TWU/TUT Exchange Program

TWU/TUT Exchange Program

Scholarly Inquiry & Research Methods

Introduction to the skills and tools of information research in a high tech environment, beginning with topic analysis and ending with a sound, analytical research report. Emphasis is placed on development of critical thinking strategies, within the conventions of scholarly inquiry that are transferable to most information tasks. Skills developed through this course will have marketplace application.

Scholarly Inquiry & Research Methods

Introduction to the skills and tools of information research in a high tech environment, beginning with topic analysis and ending with a sound, analytical research report. Emphasis is placed on development of critical thinking strategies, within the conventions of scholarly inquiry that are transferable to most information tasks. Skills developed through this course will have marketplace application.

Lifelong Learning Strategies

Prepares and equips the adult learner for academic competency and personal learning success for life. It focuses on adult and lifelong learning in conjunction with your discipline and self-discovery.

Lifelong Learning Strategies

Prepares and equips the adult learner for academic competency and personal learning success for life. It focuses on adult and lifelong learning in conjunction with your discipline and self-discovery.

Recognition of Prior Learning

This course is the first step in an educational process designed to facilitate the review of prior experiential learning for the purpose of awarding appropriate academic credit. The educational process culminates with the completion of a learning portfolio. The portfolio is the means by which academic assessors determine what has been learned through non-traditional or non-formal education settings, and what credit, if any, should be awarded for the learning demonstrated.

Recognition of Prior Learning

This course is the first step in an educational process designed to facilitate the review of prior experiential learning for the purpose of awarding appropriate academic credit. The educational process culminates with the completion of a learning portfolio. The portfolio is the means by which academic assessors determine what has been learned through non-traditional or non-formal education settings, and what credit, if any, should be awarded for the learning demonstrated.

Worship Foundations

A foundational study of worship theology and practice. The course will begin with an introduction to biblical worship theology and practice, then survey church worship history from Pentecost to the present day, examining the role of music and the arts in the context of changes and cultural adaptations in worship theology and practice.

Worship Foundations

A foundational study of worship theology and practice. The course will begin with an introduction to biblical worship theology and practice, then survey church worship history from Pentecost to the present day, examining the role of music and the arts in the context of changes and cultural adaptations in worship theology and practice.

Worship & Culture

An examination of trends and issues in the contemporary church's worship practice, especially in the context of the larger cultural shifts in the West since the 1960's. Students explore the divergent responses to the worship wars of the 1980's, especially the emphasis on music and musical style, and various more recent approaches to worship practice and ministry in a postmodern culture.

Worship + Culture

An examination of trends and issues in the contemporary church's worship practice, especially in the context of the larger cultural shifts in the West since the 1960's. Students explore the divergent responses to the worship wars of the 1980's, especially the emphasis on music and musical style, and various more recent approaches to worship practice and ministry in a postmodern culture.

Songs of Faith

An examination of meanings and purposes of sacred/church -song' in the context of the believing community, from OT psalm to early church hymn, chant to Reformation hymn, revival hymn and gospel song to contemporary worship chorus. The course will be concerned with seeing the varied musical and textual expression of God's people throughout their history, understanding these expressions within the worship culture of their time, and appreciating the breadth of repertoire of the church's songs.

Songs of Faith

An examination of meanings and purposes of sacred/church 'song' in the context of the believing community, from OT psalm to early church hymn, chant to Reformation hymn, revival hymn and gospel song to contemporary worship chorus. The course will be concerned with seeing the varied musical and textual expression of God's people throughout their history, understanding these expressions within the worship culture of their time, and appreciating the breadth of repertoire of the church's songs.

Worship & Leadership

An examination of leadership issues in the worship practices of the contemporary evangelical church. Through exploration of a range of approaches to the arts, liturgy, worship evangelism, service design, and curation, the course is concerned with (1) theological and philosophical leadership issues for a biblical worship practice in a postmodern culture, and (2) practical concerns relating to development of a vibrant local church worship ministry.

Worship + Leadership

An examination of leadership issues in the worship practices of the contemporary evangelical church. Through exploration of a range of approaches to the arts, liturgy, worship evangelism, service design, and curation, the course is concerned with (1) theological and philosophical leadership issues for a biblical worship practice in a postmodern culture, and (2) practical concerns relating to development of a vibrant local church worship ministry.

Creative Workshop

An interdisciplinary creative course for the development of new artistic expression for use in the church. The course is designed for student practitioners of music, video, drama, and visual art. Students work with artists in their field, on their own and in groups, towards a workshop presentation of new works. The course facilitates the releasing of new creations for the church, and teaches principles of affirming and releasing the giftedness of others.

Creative Workshop

An interdisciplinary creative course for the development of new artistic expression for use in the church. The course is designed for student practitioners of music, video, drama, and visual art. Students work with artists in their field, on their own and in groups, towards a workshop presentation of new works. The course facilitates the releasing of new creations for the church, and teaches principles of affirming and releasing the giftedness of others.

Worship Design

A study of the principles and practices of designing effective worship services for a variety of contexts. This course is the classroom component related to local church practica, WRSH/MUSI 402 and 403.

Worship Design

A study of the principles and practices of designing effective worship services for a variety of contexts. This course is the classroom component related to local church practica, WRSH/MUSI 402 and 403.

Worship Practicum 1

A local church practicum covering the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that the student is given individual hands-on responsibilities over the semester in areas of strength, as well as opportunities for growth in other areas. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor.

Worship Practicum I

A local church practicum covering the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that the student is given individual hands-on responsibilities over the semester in areas of strength, as well as opportunities for growth in other areas. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor.

Worship Practicum 2

A continuation of the local churchpracticum of MUSI 402, typically in the same church. The field placement covers the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that hands-on responsibilities in this semester are increased over those of MUSI 402. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church, and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor.

Worship Practicum II

A continuation of the local church practicum of MUSI 402, typically in the same church. The field placement covers the entire semester, with scheduled involvement to be determined early in the semester in cooperation with the ministry leadership of the local church. It is expected that hands-on responsibilities in this semester are increased over those of MUSI 402. The student works under the immediate supervision of a staff or qualified lay leader in the local church, and within the general supervision of a TWU instructor.

Topics in Worship Studies

A senior seminar course involving specific topics pertinent to worship in the contemporary church. Topics and semester hours credit vary with each iteration