The Alpha course consists of a series of talks addressing key issues related to the Christian faith.
Alpha courses run in a wide variety of locations and at different times of the day. The typical format is below:
· Meal – 1hr
· Talk – 45mins
· Coffee and small group discussion – 1hr
Sample Schedule
Introduction Dinner: Is there more to life than this?
Week 1: Who is Jesus?
Week 2: Why did Jesus die?
Week 3: How can we have faith?
Week 4: Why and how do I pray?
Week 5: Why and how should I read the Bible?
Week 6: How does God guide us?
Week 7: How can I resist evil?
Week 8: Why & how should we tell others?
Week 9: Does God heal today?
Week 10: What about the Church?
Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
The course curriculum is the book ‘Questions of Life’ by Nicky
Gumbel. Each talk reflects one of the chapters from this book.
Please note: There is no obligation to attend all ten sessions.