Upcoming Intensives
- June 10-17, 2020
- January 6-13, 2021
- June 23-30, 2021
Semesters begin prior to the on-campus visit and continue after. Contact the admissions office for details.
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Assistance for the Children of Emmanuel and Juliana Bileya
Many have asked how they can help the children of Emmanuel and Juliana Bileya, who were murdered one month ago. This post explains the arrangements we have made to facilitate that assistance.
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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
Assistance for the Children of Emmanuel and Juliana BileyaJul 2
Many have asked how they can help the children of Emmanuel and Juliana Bileya, who were murdered one month ago. This post explains the arrangements we have made to facilitate that assistance.
IWS Live Stream, June 2020 EditionJun 9
Join us at iws.edu/live for Opening Convocation and Daily Chapel.
In Memoriam: Emmanuel BileyaJun 2
It is with a broken heart that IWS announces the deaths of D.W.S. student Emmanuel Bileya, his wife Juliana, and their child in utero, whose name is known only to God. Emmanuel and Juliana are… Read more
Announcing #BobWeek April 27–May 1Apr 20
April 27 is the 13th anniversary of Bob Webber’s reception into the blessed rest of everlasting peace.
Although our beloved founder was not one to seek the adulation of others, we will honor his legacy… Read more
ATS Accreditation Visit: June 14-17, 2020Apr 13
The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for initial accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on June 14-17. The purpose of this visit is to verify that… Read more
Other Recent Articles
Heart of IWS: Vincent GodfreyJun 27DTS
As lead worshipers, worship architects, or worshipers, we do not seek to serve our own ideas, plans, or preferences.
Heart of IWS: Anthony BolkemaJun 22DTS
“I am SO GRATEFUL for my IWS education that has helped me manage and cope with the changes in ministry needed over the last few months.”
Heart of IWS: Grace SiuJun 17DTS
“What I particularly treasure is what undergirds the learning, which is far beyond intellectual training. It is a process of spiritual formation that re-creates accountability for my calling, deepens my relationship with God and each… Read more
Heart of IWS: Jim DodgeJun 15DTS
“Of all the decisions I’ve made in my professional and personal life, none have had the impact that IWS has – more positively than can be adequately expressed in words.”