Alpha course
Alpha is the name of a course in Christianity. It is loosely within neo-Evangelicalism.
Structure
The Alpha course is organized as a series of evening session, beginning with a meal, a talk (often shown on video of Nicky Gumbel, and discussion. The content fequently refers to C. S. Lewis
History
Alpha began at Holy Trinity Brompton, a Church of England church in London, England. In 1990 the Rev. Nicky Gumbel took over the Alpha course, which began a rapid expansion.
In 2004, over 25,000 courses are offered in many countries, and in many Christian denominations.
Alpha organizations hold national initiatives, often purchasing advertising in many media.
Related Courses
External Web Sites
- The Alpha Course, http://alphacourse.org
- Alpha Canada, http://www.alphacanada.org