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Courses

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Course ID	Course
WRSH 301	WRSH 301 Worship & Leadership Course Credits: 3 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. NB: Not offered every year.
WRSH 320	WRSH 320 Creative Workshop Course Credits: 3 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.
WRSH 401	WRSH 401 Worship Design Course Credits: 3 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.
WRSH 402	WRSH 402 Worship Practicum I Course Credits: 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. NB: For those involved in leading worship teams in the field placement, MUSI 320 is required; MUSI 405 is recommended. For those involved in leading choirs/ensembles in the field placement, MUSI 405 is required. For those involved in a dramatic ministry in the field placement, THTR 383 is required. For those involved in digital media ministry in the field placement, ART 250/MCOM 231 is required.
WRSH 403	WRSH 403 Worship Practicum II Course Credits: 1 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. NB: Not offered every year.
WRSH 490	WRSH 490 Topics in Worship Studies Course Credits: 1, 2, 3 A senior seminar course involving specific topics pertinent to worship in the contemporary church. Topics and semester hours credit vary with each iteration
WRTG 100	WRTG 100 Writing in the University Context Course Credits: 3 This course is designed to improve the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills of students whose first language is English. Students are required to read an array of essays, discuss them critically, and write papers analyzing the structure and content of these essays. NB: Only one of WRTG 100 or 101 may be taken for credit.
WRTG 101	WRTG 101 Writing & Culture Course Credits: 3 A preparatory course in academic writing, focusing on academic conventions, scholarly vocabulary and tone, and the development of cohesive arguments across the disciplines. While the tasks and assignments emphasize writing skills, the course also facilitates the growth of critical thinking skills through the thematic study of North American and Christian culture. This course is designed for students who have come from international contexts. NB: Only one of WRTG 100 or 101 may be taken for credit.

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