Dr. Melva Costen was a leading voice in church music and worship, with a particular emphasis on African-American music and liturgy. She was a good friend of IWS founder Robert Webber and served faithfully on the IWS Board of Trustees for a number of years, stepping down in 2015 due to poor health. She earned...Read More
The IWS Bibliography has been updated for the June 2023 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
The IWS Bibliography has been updated for the January 2023 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
This report is an update of the April 2022 Report, with metrics and student-based feedback for all fourteen Program Outcomes. Additionally, a report providing faculty-based and alumni-based feedback is available for download via PDF at the bottom of the page. The Institute for Worship Studies recognizes the importance of assessing how well students are doing...Read More
