Upcoming Intensives
- June 23-30, 2021
- January 5-12, 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
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.
2020 Virtual CommencementApr 24
Join us in recognizing the tremendous achievements of the graduating class of 2020! As is traditional for IWS, we include a presentation of Isaiah 6:1-8 from the graduates.
Interactive Webinar with Glenn Packiam: Cultivating a Sacramental ImaginationApr 19
Interact LIVE with Glenn Packiam, May 1, 2021 — discuss how God uses ordinary experiences to cultivate their mission and their brokenness to bring healing to the world.
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