In the October 2012 issue of Worship Leader Magazine, the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) was featured for the second consecutive year as one of the top educational programs that influenced Christian worship in the past calendar year. In this annual citation Worship Leader awarded IWS the additional distinction of "Best of...Read More
Our January Worship Seminar, featuring Dr. Gordon T. Smith, will be held January 7-8, 2013, during the January on-campus intensive. This event is open to the public, but requires registration. Dr. Smith is the President of Ambrose College University and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and the former Academic Vice President, Dean, and Associate Professor...Read More
When the transaction of education supersedes the spiritual transformation of the individual, when acquiring knowledge supplants gaining wisdom, and when the fear of the Lord is absent from the focus and goal of learning, higher education institutions risk losing their purpose for being and their integrity.Read More
In this edition: President's Column, Jim Hart; Faculty Column, Lester Ruth; Student Focus, Jeff Vogan; Chris Hall Seminar Reflections, Faculty and Staff News, Alumni News, Congratulations 2012 Graduates, June Session Resources, January 2013 Seminar DatesRead More
Dear Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Friends of IWS, On Wednesday morning, July 18, the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies is hosting a complimentary breakfast at Church of the Resurrection for all National Worship Leader Conference participants who would like to learn more about us. IWS is the only institution in North America exclusively...Read More
You are invited to attend the IWS Commencement on Sunday, June 17 at 5:00 PM. This ceremony is a service of worship including a celebration of the Lord’s Table. Dr. Christopher A. Hall will be the guest preacher. Dr. Hall is chancellor of Eastern University and dean of Palmer Theological Seminary. He is the author...Read More
Join us for inspiring and informative sessions on the ministry of worship. Main sessions will include modeling a variety of worship styles (traditional, contemporary, ancient), the use of media, great teaching and time for reflection. Workshop topics include: Using Technology to Our Advantage Employing Media Properly Designing Worship Services Building a Praise Team Theology of...Read More
The IWS Choir will again participate in both Opening Convocation and Commencement. The choir, conducted by Dr. Dan Sharp, is open to everyone: both new and returning students and alumni. Update 31 May 2012: The Tuesday rehearsal has been pushed back to 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. We will be singing: Sicut cervas of Palestrina...Read More
The On-Line Bookstore through partner MBS Direct is open and available to returning students. The following courses have their book lists currently posted to the On-Line Bookstore: DWS 701 DWS 702-P DWS 703 DWS 703-P DWS 704-P MWS 501 We expect books to be posted for DWS 702 and MWS 502 shortly. Please note that...Read More
