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
Registration 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.
June 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.
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Designed
for qualified church musicians, worship leaders, and pastors
seeking a doctorate or masters in Christian worship
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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.
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Gain
worship knowledge and skills that may be immediately applied
in your ministry
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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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