To join The Marriage Course as a guest (online or in person), please click here.
To host The Marriage Course as a leader, please click here and/or read info below.
Q: What is The Marriage Course?
The Marriage Course is a free 7-week video series designed to create a space for couples to learn practical tools to help them build a strong marriage. To preview Episode 1, please click here.
The videos include 4 or 5 discussion breaks throughout each episode for couples to have private conversations. The detailed questions are in the Guest Study Journal.
The Marriage Courses are not managed by Alpha Canada. The website is separate from Alpha. If you have any questions, please email hello@themarriagecourse.org.
Step 1: Register your course on The Marriage Course website.
Please register a course on the Marriage Course Builder website (not Alpha).
Then click on each of the 4 tabs at the top (see example below) to access the following resources:
Session Materials: 7 videos, free, downloadable
Schedule: Adjust the dates of each session to stay organized
Promote: Print & digital resources (videos, social media images etc)
Supporting Tools: Leaders Guide, Guest Study Journal, and more!
Step 2: Go through the training material.
1 - Watch the 4-minute intro video to learn how to register your course and/or download the User Guide.
2 - Download the 7 Best Practices PDF to running The Marriage Course.
3 - Visit the Learning Centre to watch the 7 short video clips for top tips (see image below). Please log in first.
Step 3: Download the videos under the "Session Materials" tab.
The times below include the video and the discussion time.
Episode 1 - Strengthening Connection (1h 41m)
Episode 2 - The Art of Communication (1h 48m)
Episode 3 - Resolving Conflict (1h 44m)
Episode 4 - The Power of Forgiveness (1h 42m)
Episode 5 - The Impact of Family (1h 45m)
Episode 6 - Good Sex (1h 46m)
Episode 7 - Love in Action (1h 43m)
Videos in Different Languages
The 7 videos are available in Burmese, Cantonese, Czech, Danish, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Kurdish, Mandarin, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
Step 4: Adjust your Schedule dates.
Click on the calendar icon to choose specific dates that correspond to your Marriage Course sessions. Note special holidays, vacation periods, or spring breaks.
Step 5: Promote your Marriage Course.
Click on the "Promote" tab to see print and digital assets. Use the templates to share digitally or to print (in house, online, or at a local print shop). Alpha Canada does not print, sell, or ship promotional resources. We're here to help if you have any questions.
Step 6: Distribute Leader's Guides and Guest Journals.
The Leader's Guide for course hosts is available as a PDF to download for free after you register a course (under the "Supporting Tools" tab). Or if you prefer, you can purchase a hardcopy book through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Chapters Indigo, or your local bookstore.
The Guest Journal for each participant is available as a PDF to download with fillable blanks. If you prefer a hardcopy keepsake book for couples, they are available for purchase through Ekkuip Canada, Amazon.ca, Indigo.ca or check with your local bookstore.
The Marriage Course videos |
| Free online |
The Marriage Course Study Journal (for guests) One per person. | 9780310116691 | Free online or purchase the books ($20) |
The Marriage Course Leader's Guide | 9780310116721 | Free online or purchase the book ($20) |
The Marriage Book (optional) | 9780310116677 | $24.50 |
The Marriage Course Pack (Pack includes the videos on DVD, 1 Leader's Guide, 2 Study Journals) |
9780310116752
| $93.00 |
Contact information
Marriage Course Videos | Please register a course on Marriage Builder (not Alpha) and/or visit the YouTube channel for The Marriage Courses. |
Registration and technical issues | |
Questions about content | Please email the Global Marriage Team (UK) at hello@themarriagecourse.org |
Questions about books & DVDs | Please contact Ekkuip Canada: General questions - help@ekkuip.ca For bulk orders and discounts: Ken - ken@ekkuip.ca or Chris - chris@ekkuip.ca
Phone: 1-888-740-0115 or use the chatbox on the Ekkuip website. |
Donations for The Marriage Course | Please note: You will not receive a Canadian tax receipt. Only Canadian registered charities can issue official donation receipts that qualify for charitable tax credits. |