On February 5, we received word that the Commission on Accrediting of ATS has granted IWS initial accreditation for the MWS and DWS degrees for the maximum period of …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
The Institute for Worship Studies is pleased to announce the publication of Music of Darkness by Dr. Brian Hedrick (DWS, '08), the latest release from Webber Institute Books.Read More
The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies deplores and condemns the many violent actions that were on display in last week’s tragic event at the US Capitol.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
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 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 2020: The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies...Read More
News, information, and resources from Director of Alumni Activities Kent Walters, the latest community news, an accreditation status update, articles from the President and the Academic Dean, and more!Read More
For the June 2020 intensive session, IWS Chaplain Dr. Nancy Nethercott and Associate Chaplains Rev. Dr. Walter Brown and Rev. Juan López discussed six of the paradoxes of the Christian life.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
Many have asked how they can help the children of Emmanuel and Juliana Bileya, who were murdered one month ago. This post explains the arrangements we have made to facilitate that assistance.Read More