Upcoming Intensives
- January 5-12, 2022
- June 22-29, 2022
Semesters begin prior to the on-campus visit and continue after. Contact the admissions office for details.
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Affordable, Low-Residency, Student-Directed Graduate Education
Learn from the best worship faculty in the world, without leaving your context. Pursue the projects that are right for your own ministry.
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Multi-Cultural, Multi-Denominational
Our students come from around the globe and from dozens of traditions. Come worship with the nations. Learn from your colleagues. Be stretched—and strengthened.
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Intentionally Ancient-Future
“The road to the future runs through the past,” wrote Robert E. Webber. Our ancient-future posture will prepare you for that road.
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Work to Bring Renewal Where You Are
Learn how to connect your people with the Gospel story more powerfully week by week through the renewal of worship, then apply what you learn in your ministry.
Recent News and Press Releases
Videos from Spring 2021 WebinarsJul 23
IWS Worship Webinars: Live Discussions with the Author
The purpose of IWS webinars is to provide ongoing education, worship resources, and inspiration for worship planners and leaders. Each session included a presentation by the author… Read more
Student Achievement and Institutional Effectiveness [July 2021]Jul 1
The Institute for Worship Studies recognizes the importance of assessing how well students are doing in their degree programs, and how effective the Institute for Worship Studies is in the pursuit of its institutional goals…. Read more
Dr. Steve Huntley, Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning, to RetireJun 17
Dr. Steve Huntley, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, is retiring after more than ten years of service to IWS, and over 20 years of involvement as a volunteer, host family and consultant.
Interactive Webinar with Constance Cherry: Worship Like JesusMay 26
Live webinar with author Constance Cherry
Interactive Webinar with Jeff Barker and Thomas Boogaart: Performing the Plays of the BibleMay 6
Performing the Plays of the Bible: Live webinar with a free digital copy of the book for registrants.
Other Recent Articles
Presidential Address June 2021: Lilly Endowment Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative & the Mission of IWSJun 21Jim Hart
In the June 2021 Presidential Address, Jim Hart describes six key IWS initiatives being explored and assessed through the help of the Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative.
Heart of IWS: Kendall BolamJun 19IWS
“Pursuing a Master’s degree at IWS was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!”
IWS Bibliography June 2021Jun 10IWS
Dr. Mark Torgerson has updated the IWS Bibliography – a tremendous resource not only for IWS students, but for anyone studying worship.
Easter Joy: Defeating the Culture of DeathApr 9Jim Hart
How do we make sense of, and experience the expected “Paschal joy” of Easter, especially in the days of a persisting global pandemic? What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to us in the weird… Read more