IWS alumnus Dr. Mike Wiebe died yesterday (Easter) after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of the Delta class. Mike’s doctoral thesis topic was the healing presence of Christ in Communion. Here is a quote from his thesis abstract: “From the gospel accounts of Jesus and the [...]
IWS is pleased to announce its first-ever video contest! This contest is open to all IWS students and alumni.
Details and registration information for the June 17-18, 2013 Worship Seminar with Dr. Leonard Sweet
Audio files from the Gordon Smith Seminar, “Worship and Sacramental Spirituality”
Students, Faculty, Alumni and Staff: By now, you should all have received an invitation to set up an account with Populi. Beginning Friday, March 1, you will use your Populi login to gain access to your @iws.edu Google services including your @iws.edu email account. That means when you try to [...]
The Institute for Worship Studies is working with respected online retailer Christian Book Distributors (CBD) to provide the Institute for Worship Studies community the ability to easily purchase textbooks, recommended reading materials, and other Christian books and products – all in one convenient location.
Anamnesis is an extension of and link to the IWS community. It helps us stay connected and hopefully a little inspired while apart. Be sure to follow the links to read all the articles excerpted below.
The ethos of IWS is as strong if not stronger than ever! Thanks be to God.
I only made one actual journey over the pond this fall. But from the comfort of my Florida sitting room, I have been virtually present by teaching a live online class on Christian Wisdom.
Let us gratefully rejoice that God supports, encourages and loves all of us, whether we are in want or in plenty, and he faithfully makes us tread on high places of hope and courage.
Dr. Jim Altizer (D.W.S., 2008 Mu Class) has posted a series of videos of a round table discussion on worship. The panel includes Brenton Brown (performer/composer), Dr. Jim Altizer (Azusa Pacific University), Kimberly Lingo-Hinze, and Mark White. This is a series of topics presented by Pastor Shawn Thornton of Calvary [...]
Our January Worship Seminar, featuring Dr. Gordon T. Smith, will be held January 7-8, 2013, during the January on-campus intensive. This event is open to the public, but requires registration. Dr. Smith is the President of Ambrose College University and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and the former Academic Vice [...]
Due to the faithful blessing of the Lord and your faithful and generous support and advocacy, this past fiscal year has again been a remarkable year of achievement, even exceeding the record setting gains of last year.
