Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies

The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (IWS) is a multi-denominational graduate theological school (emphasizing worship theology) which employs a hybrid course delivery system combining intensive on-campus pedagogy and distance learning methods.

The administrative offices, library, and classroom space for the on-campus intensives are provided by a church in Jacksonville, Florida.

IWS was conceived of in the 1990s by worship theologian Robert E. Webber, who intended to provide doctoral-level theological training to Worship Leaders and Music Ministers, who often complete master's degrees in areas like music or theology, and thus lack the divinity credentials to enroll in Doctor of Ministry programs.

Due to ongoing growth, the school relocated to the campus of Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, in Jacksonville, FL.

The IWS Faculty consists entirely of adjuncts who almost all teach (or have taught) full-time at other schools.