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Called to join God’s purposes for worship.

UPCOMING SESSION DATES:
  • June 2025 On-Campus Intensive Week:
    June 18-25, 2025
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  • January 2026 On-Campus Intensive Week:
    January 7-14, 2026
  • June 2026 On-Campus Intensive Week:
    June 17-24, 2026

What is IWS?

The Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) offers a transformative educational experience for leaders who are eager to deepen their understanding of worship from a biblical and theological perspective. Whether you pursue a Master of Worship Studies (MWS) or a Doctor of Worship Studies (DWS), IWS emphasizes servant leadership and practical application in ministry.

At IWS, you will:

  • Gain a deeper, purpose-driven understanding of worship in your tradition.

  • Develop a solid biblical and theological foundation for worship practices.

  • Be equipped to apply worship principles practically in your ministry.

  • Engage in a supportive, prayerful community with like-minded leaders.

The hybrid learning model combines on-campus intensives and online coursework, providing both community connection and flexible learning opportunities. These programs aim not only to equip you with knowledge but also to help you apply that knowledge in your ministry and grow in your relationship with Christ.

Through your time at IWS, you’ll be challenged to think critically, lead with conviction, and foster lifelong friendships that support your calling in whatever leadership role you are in. 

Mission

The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies forms servant leaders in Christian worship renewal and education through graduate academic praxis, grounded in biblical, historical, theological, formational, cultural and missiological reflection in community.

Vision

IWS graduates will be academically and spiritually formed servant leaders who participate intentionally in the story of the Triune God, fostering renewal in the local and global church by shaping life and ministry according to the fullness of that story.

Values

We are committed to the unity of all knowledge of God’s story in history and ministry as applied theology. We do not sever ministry from God’s story, but situate it in God’s story through reflection in the biblical, historical, theological, formational, cultural, and missiological disciplines. We seek therefore to form all ministry by the Divine Narrative.

Education & Community

At IWS, you will meet other Christian leaders and teachers who share your same visions, passions, struggles, and questions. We value providing an environment that fosters and nurtures relationships over shared meals, morning chapel sessions, and evening worship workshops during the campus sessions. We are a community that prays, studies, and grows together.