THE BODY OF CHRIST BROKEN FOR YOU ~ THE BLOOD OF CHRIST SHED FOR YOU ๐ค โจโ๏ธ
Today is Maundy Thursday โ the day during Holy Week that commemorates Jesus washing the feet of his apostles and the last supper of Jesus Christ with them, as described in the canonical gospels.
Our chaplain, The Rev. Dr. Nancy Nethercott, has shared with us a viritual journey of the Stations of the Cross that depicts Jesus' final path on earth: https://t.co/jvJ3doWd3Q โจ
Today is Palm Sunday! ๐
This day commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week. ๐ฟโจ
Are you still considering applying to IWS to begin for the June one-week intensive? ๐ค
It's not too late! โฐ
Apply now and join the IWS community! https://t.co/irmFtuHL1V
It's getting closer! Will we see you this June?! ๐คฉ
We can't wait for all of our IWS people to be back here on campus with us!
Let us know in the comments if you'll be here in Jacksonville with us for the upcoming intensive week (June 21-28)!
Join IWS for a LIVE Webinar with Dan Wilt to discuss praying the psalms on Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 9:30am-10:30am EST ๐ฅ
โ Register here: https://t.co/UYC5PWJD6w
Did you know that Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church (HAB) hosts the Institute for Worship Studies campus?
... and yes, there's also a Dunkin' Donuts right across the parking lot for all your snacking needs between classes ๐โ๏ธ๐ฉ
At IWS, we believe that every one of our students has something to contribute to the learning environment during the one-week intensives. ๐คฉ
Applications are open โ apply now! https://t.co/irmFtuHdcn
SAVE THE DATES! ๐
Our on-campus worship seminar will take place June 26-27, 2023, and will be taught by members of the IWS faculty.
It's just like being in the classroom again at IWS! ๐คฉ
Registration will open soon! Watch for more information!
Is anyone else currently missing the powerful anthem of "The Lord's Prayer" that we sing in chapel? ๐ฅฒ
FOR THE KINGDOM, THE POWER ~ AND THE GLORY ARE YOURS ~ NOW AND FOREVER ~ AMEN! ๐๐ฝ
We will never get over the amazing organ we get to use during the Convocation and Commencement ceremonies! ๐คฉ
There is nothing quite like the sound of an organ to formally open our intesive sessions and honor our graduates. ๐ถ
We are now accepting applications for new students for the upcoming on-campus intensive week during June 21-28, 2023! ๐โจ
Apply now for admission for either a Master's or Doctorate in Worship Studies here: https://t.co/irmFtuHdcn
This quote by Dr. Reggie Kidd (an IWS professor in the doctoral program!) is from "With One Voice: Discovering Christ's Song in Our Worship" (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2005), page 134.
Did you know that all of the IWS faculty members hold adjunct positions at the Institute and many of them teach at other exemplary institutions full-time or part-time during the rest of the year? ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ๐จ๐ฝโ๐๐จ๐ผโ๐ซ๐ฉ๐พโ๐
Q: What are you most looking forward to when you graduate with your doctoral degree from IWS? ๐ง
A: WEARING THE FANCY ACADEMIC REGALIA, of course! ๐๐
Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent, the 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving preceding Easter Sunday. ๐โจ๐ฟ
Quote: Ancient-Future Time: Forming Spirituality through the Christian Year (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2004), 99-100.
IWS Faculty Spotlightโจ
Rev. Dr. Jessica Jones serves as one of the Thesis Directors of The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, as well as the Associate Academic Dean.
IWS is the only institute of its kind: we are exclusively designed for graduate studies in worship with the commitment to forming servant leaders in worship renewal. โช๏ธ
Consider applying now to begin the program in June! ๐คฉ