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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2020 Virtual Commencement
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.
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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
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.
Anamnesis 45: April 2021Apr 12
The Spring 2021 Edition of the IWS Newsletter
2020 Graduate Recognition to be Held April 24Apr 12
You are warmly invited to attend a unique virtual commencement celebrating the graduating class of 2020. These 34 graduates, representing 8 nations and 3 continents, have brought worship renewal around the globe. Please join us… Read more
Other Recent Articles
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
Out of Sheer Love: A Holy Week ReflectionMar 29Jim Hart
Don’t view the crucifixion as an angry God bringing retribution on recalcitrant humankind. No. Rather, this is God himself, in Christ, taking on himself our dysfunction, sin and rebellion, putting it to death on the… Read more
Heart of IWS: Emmanuel BileyaFeb 9IWS
“Although I am a Nigerian, coming from a different world view, culture, and color, I was warmly accepted by both staff and students.”
Worship & the Great Realignment (Jim Hart, Opening Convocation Homily, January ’21)Jan 6IWS
https://youtu.be/mkVuP0aC8yg
IWS began its January 2021 intensive session with worship on the Feast of the Epiphany. IWS President Dr. James R. Hart delivered a homily on “The Great Realignment” testified to by the star over… Read more