The Institute For Worship Studies

January 2021 Session to be Held in Online “Semi-Synchronous” Format

Students and faculty will not return to campus for the January 2021 intensive, which we will hold in an online semi-synchronous format similar to what was implemented for the June 2020 session.

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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.

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January 2021 Session to be Held in Online “Semi-Synchronous” Format
Sep 1
Students and faculty will not return to campus for the January 2021 intensive, which we will hold in an online semi-synchronous format similar to what was implemented for the June 2020 session.
Student Achievement and Institutional Effectiveness [August 2020]
Aug 14
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
Anamnesis 44: August 2020
Aug 10
News, information, and resources from Director of Alumni Activities Kent Walters, the latest community news, an accreditation status update, articles from the President and the Academic Dean, and more!
Paradox in the Christian Life – June 2020 Chapel Series
Jul 28
For the June 2020 intensive session, IWS Chaplain Dr. Nancy Nethercott and Associate Chaplains Rev. Dr. Walter Brown and Rev. Juan López discussed six of the paradoxes of the Christian life.
Summer 2020 Update
Jul 16
The 43rd session of the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies concluded just four weeks ago, marking IWS’ 21st anniversary. This was truly an unprecedented virtual session caused by the global pandemic of COVID-19.