Teaches advanced forms of music theory. Students will study the tenets of harmony and counterpoint, analyzing chordal structure and devices found in various musical passages. Prerequisite: MUSC 101

Designed to be a complementary course to a student’s weekly applied voice lessons. Provides students with a constructive and supportive environment where students will learn the discipline of singing for an audience of their peers while receiving guidance and performance critique from the instructor. Students will be strengthened in their performance skills and will grow in confidence in this specialized performance environment. Prerequisite: 2 credit hours of Applied Music: Voice

Examines the fundamentals of speech and effective singing through the teaching of proper pronunciation of song text in multiple languages: English, German, Italian and French. Students will learn to apply these practices through class performances as well as oral and written examinations. Prerequisite: 2 credit hours of Applied Music: Voice

Provides students with individual sessions with the instructor within a group context. Students will learn to master guitar techniques while workshopping course material in a group setting, playing pieces that sharpen their technique and performance skills. Prerequisite: 2 credit hours of Applied Music: Guitar

Introduces the principles and art of solid conducting technique. Examining the relationship between gesture and sound, students will explore various skills employed by the choral and instrumental ensemble conductor including baton technique, score reading, gesturing and non-verbal communication. Prerequisite: MUSC 101

Provides students with individual sessions with the instructor within a group context. Students will learn to master piano techniques while workshopping course material in a group setting, playing pieces that sharpen their technique and performance skills. Prerequisite: 2 credit hours of Applied Music: Piano

Designed to give in-depth exposure to ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern is supervised directly by his/ her faculty advisor and by a field professional. Internships require a minimum time investment of 140 hours and may be completed over more than one semester. The student should register for the internship in the semester in which he or she plans to complete all of the course requirements. Prerequisite: Music Major/Minor only

Students will be introduced to a wide variety of worship music in many styles and will learn how to effectively lead a congregation in worship music. Students will develop skills coordinating, rehearsing and leading worship bands and singers while developing their own skills as musicians. Students will learn how to build quality congregational repertoire, how to plan worship services, and how to arrange music for worship ensembles. Students will be guided through the spiritual disciplines associated with the role of a Worship Leader. Recommended prerequisites: MUSC 101, 1V1

Performed in the third year of study, students in the vocal or instrumental disciplines will display their skill through the performance of studied repertoire in Applied music lessons. Students will receive training and preparation techniques throughout the academic year, culminating in this final public performance.

Teaches advanced forms of music theory. Students will study the tenets of form and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSC 303

Designed for vocal performers, choral conductors, vocal instructors, and other professionals working in the discipline of voice. Examines scientific methodology, research in vocal development and the practice of vocal art to inform the vocal pedagogue in the areas of solo vocal performance, choral work as well as therapeutic and other professional uses of the voice. Students will learn about vocal anatomy, acoustic properties of sound, and pedagogical strategies for vocal instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced vocalists. Prerequisite: Music Major (Voice) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor

Designed as a study of methodology involved in teaching classical guitar. Students will learn the healthy and effective practices of classical guitar technique surveying methods and materials that may be used in private guitar instruction. Prerequisite: Music Major (Guitar) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor

Examines the functions of lyrics, melody, harmony and form used to create songs. Students will have the opportunity to write songs using techniques discussed in class and will use both hand-written music notation materials as well as a computer notation software to create, notate and listen to their work. Prerequisite: MUSC 101

Designed to equip students for piano teaching. Examines methodology, techniques and historical performance practices that may be used in teaching pianists. Piano performers and accompanists may also find the course material valuable for refining their craft. Through the study of various philosophies and performance practices, students will learn strategies for teaching solid piano technique to pianists of varying skill levels and pursuits. Prerequisite: Music Major (Piano) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor

Designed as an advanced group instruction piano class for piano music majors. Students will strengthen their skills and technique by studying advanced piano literature, sight reading, patterns, harmony, transposition, and the art of improvisation. Students will also learn about the art of accompaniment versus performance. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of Applied Music: Piano

Performed in the final year of study, students in the vocal or instrumental disciplines will display their skill through the performance of studied repertoire in Applied music lessons. Students will receive training and preparation techniques throughout the academic year, culminating in this final public performance. Students must perform the project at the end of their final semester in order to complete their studies

Performed in the final semester of study, students will display their skill in leading various music ensembles – vocal and instrumental, demonstrating their knowledge and grasp of worship leadership in multiple contexts. This project will function in partnership with Tyndale’s music ensembles, as Worship Arts majors will be required to show their leadership skills in leading Tyndale’s various musical ensembles. Non-credit course Offered to students in Music – Worship Arts track only Students must enroll in this course in their final semester of study and must perform the project at the end of their final semester in order to complete their studies

Introduction to the perennial issues in Western philosophy, such as knowledge and skepticism, the existence of God, the problem of evil, freedom of the will and the foundations of morality. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and the development of understanding through reasoned argument. Exclusion: PHIL 101, 102

Examination of the basic principles of constructing good arguments and criticizing bad ones. Among the topics covered are deductive and inductive reasoning, appeals to emotion, personal attack, uses and abuses of expert opinion and techniques for converting everyday reasoning into standard logical form. Emphasis is placed on applying the reasoning skills learned in the course to evaluating ethical, scientific, statistical, and legal arguments.

Provides an in-depth examination of contemporary bioethical issues, such as the definition of a person, determination of life and death, euthanasia, doctor-assisted suicide, abortion and maternal-fetal conflict, prenatal diagnosis and intervention, problems in the physician-patient relationship, new reproductive technologies, research on animals, genetic engineering and human cloning.

Examination of the central moral issues raised by business activities and practice. It begins with an exploration of various utilitarian and respect- for-persons ethics and traces out the very different results they yield in ethical decision making. Then, by way of case studies, it examines a host of specific business-related issues: employeerights, affirmative action, “reverse discrimination,” fairness in advertising and the duties of corporations in protecting the environment. Same as BUSI 215

Aims to examine and critically evaluate various philosophical themes and problems by means of the visual medium of film. It will be divided into two sections. The first half will consider films that explore the nature of knowledge and reality. The second half will consider films that look at how we ought to act in the world in which we find ourselves.

Introduction to the legal system of Canada from a Christian perspective, including the interaction between church and state. Students will learn about the foundations of Canadian law, including the Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the role of the courts. Topics covered will include criminal law, contract law, tort law, and property law. Through the course, students will develop a basic understanding of the Canadian legal system, its operation, and the underlying principles that guide it. The course will also provide an overview of the legal profession in Canada, including the roles and responsibilities of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals.

An examination of the apologetic system of C.S. Lewis, as found in his major philosophical works. The course is divided into two parts. In the first, Lewis’ arguments for theism based on reason, morality, and desire are examined. In the second, the case for Christianity emerging from his work on naturalism, miracles, and the so-called “Trilemma Argument” is explored.