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Robert WebberWhere can I go to study worship—
not music—but worship?

The Institute for Worship Studies was founded with that question in mind. 

More and more professors of church music, music ministers and pastors realize there is a gap in their education.  They have the music education and the skills for music and worship leadership, but they lack the knowledge of the biblical foundations, historical development, theological reflection and cultural analysis for effective worship ministry in today’s world. 

IWS was founded to meet this need and prepare leaders for the challenging task of worship ministry in a complex and rapidly changing world.  [more...]

IWS News

November 16, 2009

Read the recently published Annual Report 2008-2009

President Jim Hart writes, "In spite of a most challenging worldwide economic downturn, IWS has had a remarkable year. God's grace and favor have been evident through the impact our graduates, faculty and students have had in influencing worship renewal all over the world. While other institutions have seen significant drops in enrollment, revenue and giving, we have actually witnessed steady growth in these three areas." [more...]

October 26, 2009

John WitvlietRegistration Opens for Worship Seminar
with Dr. John Witvliet
January 7-8, 2010

Register now for the IWS Worship Seminar with Dr. John Witvliet, January 7-8, 2010.
The theme for the 2-day seminar is, The Beauty and Glory of the Triune God: Grounding Worship in the Doctrine of God. Click here for more information, including the seminar schedule and registration details. Click here to view the seminar Facebook page. The seminar is open to the public.

October 6, 2009

Robert Webber List of Published Works (Updated October 6, 2009)--Download the PDF

September 1, 2009

See the 10th Anniversary Fall Edition of Anamnesis: The IWS Community Newsletter

July 1, 2009

Phyllis Tickle Seminar on The Great Emergence

Noted author and editor, Phyllis Tickle, presented a lively seminar based on her book, "The Great Emergence"
during the on-campus session in June. Audio files (mp3) of the sessions are available on this Web site under
the Resources/Media tab. Read Phyllis Tickle's endorsement of IWS and her response after being on campus: click here.

2009 GraduatesJune 15, 2009

37 Students Graduate in 8th IWS Commencement Ceremony

Click here for details and photos. Click on the thumbnail at the right to enlarge.

May 27, 2009

ROBERT E. WEBBER INSTITUTE FOR WORSHIP STUDIES AND GORDON-CONWELL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SIGN CONSORTIUM

Jacksonville Area Theological Library Consortium is formed

ORANGE PARK, Fla– Representatives of The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) and the
Jacksonville campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary have together formed the first theological library cooperative agreement in northeast Florida, the Jacksonville Theological Library Consortium. [more...]

April 27, 2009

In tribute to our founder and friend: Bob Webber (November 27, 1933 - April 27, 2007)

Though deeply missed, his vision thrives.

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Eccl. 9:10).

In Memoriam

Webber Quote of the Week

January 6, 2009

IWS Announces 10th Anniversary Seminars and Events [click the image]

 

 

 

 

 


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IWS is absolutely unique, offering graduate education in worship studies through distance education leading to the Doctor of Worship Studies (D.W.S.) or the Master of Worship Studies (M.W.S.) degree.

  • Designed for qualified church musicians, worship leaders, and pastors seeking a doctorate or masters in Christian worship

  • On-campus courses take place in one-week sessions in January and June each year with pre and post-class interaction of student, class and instructor in the virtual classroom: a secure, web-based environment.

  • Gain worship knowledge and skills that may be immediately applied in your ministry

  • A non-degree course of study leading to the Advanced Graduate Certificate of Worship Studies (A.G.C.W.S.) is also available.

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Webber Quote of the Week

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