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
IWS held its second Virtual Commencement ceremony September 4, 2021, to honor the Summer 2021 graduates. These 36 new alumni, representing 8 nations and 4 continents, have brought worship renewal around the globe, and we congratulate them for persevering to finish their degrees in the midst of such trying circumstances. The video below features special...Read More
The summer edition of our alumni newsletter, with articles and updates from Alumni Director Kent Walters, President Jim Hart, Trustee Eric Bolger, and other faculty and alumniRead More
IWS Worship Webinars: Live Discussions with the Author The purpose of IWS webinars is to provide ongoing education, worship resources, and inspiration for worship planners and leaders. Each session included a presentation by the author of a recently published book followed by a discussion based on questions asked by the attendees. A series of four...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 2021: The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies...Read More
Dr. Steve Huntley, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, is retiring after more than ten years of service to IWS, and over 20 years of involvement as a volunteer, host family and consultant.Read More
