• Do I need to be a pastor or worship leader to enroll in IWI courses?
  No, every IWI worship course is open to all with an interest in learning more about biblical worship or with a desire to be better equipped to lead and support congregational worship.
• How much is tuition for each class?
  Tuition is $150 per credit hour.   Each required course is three hours, or $450 per course.
• Must IWI classes be taken in a particular order?
  All worship study begins with the prerequisite course, “Heaven’s Protocol: Discover the Pathway into God’s Manifest Presence“.   Every other worship course within the certificate program may be taken in any order.
• Must all the classes be completed within one year to receive a certificate?
  Certificate classes are designed to be taken at a pace appropriate for each student.  Individual certificates are awarded for the completion of each program.
• In the material studying biblical worship, is there a particular denomination or creed that is represented in the course work?
  No, the instructors come from a variety of Christian denominations and/or faith traditions.

GETTING STARTED

What will I need to get started?

• A computer with internet access.
• A valid e-mail account.
• Dial up connection must be of at least 56 kbps.
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or later. Firefox and Safari are also acceptable. AOL is not compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• MS Word or the ability to format and upload files in MS Word or Adobe PDF.

• Columbia Southern University (CSU) is the fifth largest online school in the world.  They are able to efficiently and effectively deliver curriculum online allowing you access to your course anytime and anywhere you can obtain internet access.
• CSU courses are designed for a flexible schedule.  There are no group projects.

Why Trinity Western University?

• Trinity Western University (TWU) is one of the premier Christian universities in Canada   Macleans (Canada’s only national weekly current affairs magazine) ranks the 4,000 student TWU as Canada’s most “enriching educational experience,” and the Glove and Mail gave it the highest quality of education for four consecutive years (2006-2009) making it the only university to ever achieve this result.

• The Integrity Worship Institute Online Campus is there when you need it to be.
• Students should be prepared to spend about 8 -10 hours a week on course work – or a little over an hour a day.

Can I take the class at night after working full time?

• You can review the video and read wherever it’s convenient for you.  Your assignments are due on Saturday and/or Tuesday night, depending upon the class.

How many classes can I take at one time?

• You can take two classes at a time without special permission.

Are there certain times a day you have to take the classes/ tests or be tuned in to a discussion board?

• There is no set class schedule.  You may work one week ahead.  There are two main points of contact each week – the weekly online discussion board and coursework submission by midnight on Tuesdays.

Do I have to pay all the tuition up-front?

• If you are interested in paying per course for the program our educational partners at Columbia Southern University (CSU) have made it really easy. You will be charged two installments of $225. each for a total of $450 per course.
• However, if you decide to commit to a full certificate, this option offers you the best possible discount, bringing the price of each course to only $333! This option may also be paid in installments.

What is your refund policy?

• Certificate refunds or changes are subject to non-refundable processing fee of $175.
  All unused tuition will be refunded based on the discounted amount per unused course. Refunds for courses in progress will follow the per course policy.

Note: Processing fee is estimated and subject to change.

• For Per Course refunds:
  All students withdrawing after five calendar days will be charged a 20 percent Processing Fee (maximum of $175). The remaining tuition will be refunded based on the course start date and the tuition percentage amounts listed below. 1st Week, 80% | 2nd Week, 60% | 3rd Week, 40% | 4th Week, 20% | 5th Week, 0%.
• For Certificate Pre-Paid Program Refunds:
  If a student finds that the certificate program they are enrolled in is not the right one for them, the student can transfer to another certificate program. Students who change their program will be charged tuition prices in effect at the time of the program change.
  If the new program has fewer requirements, any tuition paid for future courses no longer required will be refunded back to the student, minus the processing fee.

Pre-paid certificate refunds must be requested within six months from the date of initial purchase.