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Where 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

December 8, 2008

Recently published: The IWS Annual Report 2008

November 1, 2008

See the current edition of Anamnesis: The IWS Community Newsletter

October 27, 2008

IWS FACULTY MEMBER ASSUMES PRESTIGIOUS NEW ROLE
Renowned theologian/musician to take over magazine column

ORANGE PARK, FL– Reggie M. Kidd, faculty member of The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies has been tapped to become a new columnist and member of the editorial board and conference staff for Worship Leader magazine beginning in January of 2009. Dr. Chuck Fromm, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Worship Leader asked Dr. Kidd to assume the role previously held by Robert Webber. [more...]

October 27, 2008WL_Oct08

ROBERT E. WEBBER INSTITUTE FOR WORSHIP STUDIES CHOSEN "BEST OF THE BEST"
Theological graduate school makes magazine’s 2008 Editor’s Pick in worship education

ORANGE PARK, FL– In the October 2008 issue of Worship Leader Magazine, The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) was featured as one of the top educational programs that influenced Christian worship in the past calendar year. The designation was awarded by the Worship Leader editorial team and listed in the “Buyer's Guide: Best of the Best” issue. [more...]

September 10, 2008

In Memory of Lyndel Vaught [more...]

May 15, 2008

BRENNEMAN RECEIVES WORSHIP INSTITUTE'S FIRST AWARD

HUNTINGTON, IN—The Robert E. Webber Institute of Worship Studies has given its first Award of Distinction in Christian Worship to Kyle Brenneman, a senior worship leadership major from Huntington University in Huntington, IN

The award, earned by Brenneman for the quality of his scholarship, leadership and diligence, includes a $1,000 scholarship to continue his studies at the institute. [more...]

February 25, 2008

ROBERT E. WEBBER INSTITUTE FOR WORSHIP STUDIES ACHIEVES PRE-ACCREDITATION STATUS
Candidate Status Granted by Association for Biblical Higher Education  

ABHE logoJACKSONVILLE, FL – The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) has been granted Candidate Status by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).

In granting the Status at its February 19 meeting, the Commission commended the Institute for its “progress and innovation.” [more...]

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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