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 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 4-5 discussion breaks throughout each episode for couples to have private conversations. The detailed questions are in the Guest Study Journal. 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)
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.
Q: Where can I find information about hosting a Marriage Course?
Please register a course on the Marriage Course Builder website and then click on the 4 tabs at the top to access the following resources:
1. Session Materials: 7 videos, free, downloadable
2. Schedule: Adjust the dates of each session to stay organized
3. Promote: Print & digital resources (videos, social media images etc)
4. Supporting Tools: Leaders Guide, Guest Study Journal, and more!
Q: Where can I find training to run The Marriage Course?
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.
Q: What videos or books do I need to host a course?
When you register a course on the Marriage Course Builder, the weekly videos and guides will be free to download!
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 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 |
The weekly videos can be found under the "Session Materials" tab. 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.
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. |