Why is IWS essential? Worship is the most important practice that humans can do, and therefore the study of worship is the supremely vital academic discipline of primary theology.Please take a moment to read our annual report below on how IWS students, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees are making a real difference across the globe....Read More
Why is IWS essential? Worship is the most important practice that humans can do, and therefore the study of worship is the supremely vital academic discipline of primary theology. We are thankful for God’s continued love and provision in the 2021-2022 fiscal year!Read More
“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 understanding that Jesus Christ is, in fact, our worship leader. Even though there is much to be done in preparing...Read More
“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 have found the school’s approach to worship education to be a healthy balance of tradition and innovation, catholicity and contextualization,...Read More
“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 God has done for them? Before IWS, my focus was about one service. However, now I look at the whole...Read More
“I consider my being at IWS for doctorate studies in worship as a dream at the peak of its fulfillment. I experience a lot of joy, a sense of belonging, and find so much inspiration in my class interactions with my professors and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and all of those greatly enhanced my understanding...Read More
The 2020-21 fiscal year was another strong year at IWS, thanks be to God. But, like last year, what a year it has been! Please take a moment to read in our annual report how IWS students, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees are making a real difference across the globe.Read More
Grace and peace to you! The 44th session of the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies concluded earlier this month. Remarkably, despite the difficult circumstances presented by Covid-19, a very positive attitude prevailed among students, faculty and staff. With great thanks to God, IWS is bringing renewal to the Church around the globe through...Read More
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
