Upcoming Intensives
- June 22-29, 2022
- January 4–11, 2023
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
Live Webinar with Lester Ruth and Lim Swee Hong–May 21May 10
Live interactive webinar with Lester Ruth and Lim Swee Hong
Student Achievement and Institutional Effectiveness [April 2022]Apr 26
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
Announcing #BobWeek and #GivingDay2022Apr 23
Although Bob Webber was not one to seek the adulation of others, we will honor his legacy with the third annual #BobWeek April 27-May 5.
Anamnesis 47: April 2022Apr 19
Spring 2022 Edition of the IWS Newsletter with a feature on Ukraine.
June 2022 Session AnnouncementApr 7
The June 22-29 intensive session will be held on our campus in Jacksonville, FL, in a manner similar to what was done in January. MWS 501-504, DWS 701-801, and the practicum courses will meet in-person,… Read more
Other Recent Articles
Heart of IWS: Oluwatayo OloyedeApr 22IWS
“I have been impacted heavily by several projects and research that I have done at some point in my IWS Journey. I’d say that the most impactful of them all is the continuous renewal and… Read more
Heart of IWS: John CaddellApr 7IWS
“IWS is an extraordinary school led by extraordinary people. At a time when worship has unfortunately become a divisive issue for many churches, IWS offers a biblical, historical, and cultural path toward worship renewal. I… Read more
Heart of IWS: Erika MineMar 30IWS
“IWS has taught me to be intentional about the decisions I make as a worship leader. Is the Sunday service proclaiming God’s full story? What can I do to help the congregation celebrate all that… Read more
Catechesis as a Way of Life (January 2022 Chapel Messages)Mar 30IWS
IWS Chaplain Rev. Dr. Nancy Nethercott, along with Associate Chaplains Rev. Juan Lopez and Rev. Dr. Walter Brown, delivered these six homilies to the community during the January 2022 intensive session.