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Course ID
Course
MUSI 462
MUSI 462
Vocal Ensemble
Course Credits: 1
Chamber Singers (Section A)
Worship Team (Section B)
Renaissance Singers (Section C)
Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D)
Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E)
MUSI 465
MUSI 465
Instrumental Ensemble
Course Credits: 1
Brass Quintet (Section A)
Jazz Combo (Section B)
Stage Band (Section C)
String Quartet (Section D)
Woodwind Quintet (Section G)
Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H)
Guitar Ensemble (Section I)
Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J)
New Music Ensemble (Section K)
MUSI 466
MUSI 466
Instrumental Ensemble
Course Credits: 1
Brass Quintet (Section A)
Jazz Combo (Section B)
Stage Band (Section C)
String Quartet (Section D)
Woodwind Quintet (Section G)
Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H)
Guitar Ensemble (Section I)
Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J)
New Music Ensemble (Section K)
MUSI 470
MUSI 470
Senior Recital
Course Credits: 1
A one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chairfor approval.
MUSI 481
MUSI 481
Concert Choir
Course Credits: 1
The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.
MUSI 482
MUSI 482
Concert Choir
Course Credits: 1
The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.
NATS 410
NATS 410
Scripture & Science
Course Credits: 3
Examination of conceptions held by ancient cultures and the Bible of the origin, composition, and functioning of the cosmos, and the question of natural or supernatural causality. Students will critically evaluate current models of how Scripture relates to modern scientific knowledge. Using key biblical passages, students will construct a theological model that embraces not only the aspects of science and nature that support the idea of purpose (teleology) but also those aspects that do not readily align with teleology.
NATS 481
NATS 481
Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Life Sciences
Course Credits: 3
This is a liberal arts-oriented capstone course concerning the integration of Christianity with the Life Sciences and other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Christian beliefs are applied to an understanding and evaluation of modern science and technology. The course integrates elements of theology, history and philosophy of science, and specific topics where Christian faith and science intersect. This course consists of three parts: general topics in science, further explorations of topics in the Life Sciences, and student-led seminars occurring in interdisciplinary groups.
NATS 482
NATS 482
Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Chemistry
Course Credits: 3
This is a liberal arts-oriented capstone course concerning the integration of Christianity with chemistry and other disciplines taught within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Christian beliefs found in Scripture are applied to an understanding and evaluation of modern science and technology. The course integrates elements of theology, history and philosophy of science, and specific topics where Christian faith and science intersect. This course consists of three parts: general topics in science, further exploration of topics for students within chemistry, and student-led seminars in interdisciplinary groups.