Here's the IWS Annual Report, with updates from our President and the Board Chair, a review of the year as it unfolded, a spotlight on a few of our outstanding students and alumni, and thanks too numerous to count. We would be honored if you gave it a read.Read More
This meeting will afford the opportunity to ask questions about the state of the school, including our accreditation status and why we decided to stay online for January.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
The IWS Bibliography has been updated for the Summer 2020 semester, thanks to the hard work of IWS Bibliographer Dr. Mark Torgerson. All recent additions to the bibliography are identified just after the table of contents. The titles mentioned there will also be integrated into the bibliography under the appropriate heading. Those familiar with the...Read More
“What I particularly treasure is what undergirds the learning, which is far beyond intellectual training. It is a process of spiritual formation that re-creates accountability for my calling, deepens my relationship with God and each other, and transforms the way I worship!”Read More
"Of all the decisions I’ve made in my professional and personal life, none have had the impact that IWS has – more positively than can be adequately expressed in words."Read More
It is with a broken heart that IWS announces the deaths of D.W.S. student Emmanuel Bileya, his wife Juliana, and their child in utero, whose name is known only to God. Emmanuel and Juliana are survived by eight children. Read More
"My studies at IWS provided me with the opportunity to study worship renewal with classmates of various worship traditions. The quality of teaching, the inspiring worship experiences, and the fellowship with classmates were an enriching experience."Read More