The Institute for Worship Studies recognizes the importance of assessing how well students are doing in their degree programs, and how effective the Institute for Worship Studies is in the pursuit of its institutional goals. Here is the latest summary of our findings as of Summer 2021: The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies...Read More
The June 22-29 intensive session will be held on our campus in Jacksonville, FL, in a manner similar to what was done in January. MWS 501-504, DWS 701-801, and the practicum courses will meet in-person, following the established IWS daily schedule. The school will implement a suite of protocols to keep students, faculty and staff...Read More
Three beloved senior staff members are transitioning to new jobs and ministries away from IWS during this semester: Sandy Dinkins (15 years), Mark Murray (13 years), and Susan Massey (7+ years).Read More
With great thanks to God, IWS is continuing to bring renewal to the global Church through worship that fully participates in the life of the Triune God and his mission to the world.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
IWS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amy Davis Abdallah to teach DWS704 this coming January alongside Dr. Reggie Kidd. Dr. Davis Abdallah has a Ph. D. in Liturgical Studies from Drew University. She is Professor of Theology and Bible at Nyack College, as well as Seminary Worship Professor at Alliance Theological Seminary.Read More
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.Read More
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 on global worship and worshiping during a pandemic, major updates related to worship styles and worship music, and more. As...Read More
