Upcoming Intensives
- January 5-12, 2022
- June 22-29, 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
January ’22 Session to be Held on CampusSep 10
IWS will hold all nine courses (MWS 501–504 and DWS 701–801) on its campus January 5-12, 2022, under protocols necessary to emphasize student and staff safety.
The Worship Architect, Award-Winning Book by IWS Professor Constance Cherry, Updated and Expanded for 2nd EditionSep 8
IWS Professor Dr. Constance Cherry’s award-winning The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services (Baker Academic) has been updated and expanded. The enhancements in this second edition include new content… Read more
2021 Virtual CommencementSep 4
IWS held its second Virtual Commencement ceremony September 4, 2021, to honor the Summer 2021 graduates. These 36 new alumni, representing 8 nations and 4 continents, have brought worship renewal around the globe, and we… Read more
Anamnesis 46: August 2021Aug 12
The summer edition of our alumni newsletter, with articles and updates from Alumni Director Kent Walters, President Jim Hart, Trustee Eric Bolger, and other faculty and alumni
Videos from Spring 2021 WebinarsJul 23
IWS Worship Webinars: Live Discussions with the Author
The purpose of IWS webinars is to provide ongoing education, worship resources, and inspiration for worship planners and leaders. Each session included a presentation by the author… Read more
Other Recent Articles
Heart of IWS: Kevin MyersSep 16IWS
“When I took the step to enroll at IWS, my life was changed forever.”
“Wonderful Words of Life” – June 2021 Chapel SeriesAug 9IWS
Here are the six “Wonderful Words of Life” chapel talks from the June 2021 on-campus intensive session. Rev. Dr. Nancy Nethercott, IWS Chaplain, was joined by Associate Chaplain Rev. Dr. Walter M. Brown, MWS Professor… Read more
2021 Virtual Commencement to be Held September 4Aug 4Mark Murray
You are warmly invited to attend a virtual commencement celebrating the graduating class of 2021. These 36 graduates, representing 8 nations and 4 continents, have brought worship renewal around the globe. Please join us in… Read more
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.