The Alpha Course is designed to be an introduction to the Christian Faith. Frequently when you mention Alpha the response is an accusation of brainwashing. The only way to find out, was to join a ...

The Alpha Course phenomenon is popping up in Palm Beach County as an evangelism tool for churches and Christian ministries.

The Alpha course is presented as a discussion about the meaning of life, and nobly calls for an unbiased discussion about why we are here.

Today, more than 33,000 Alpha Courses are running in 163 countries, and more than 13 million people worldwide have participated in the program, according to the Web site alpha.org.

While Questions of Life, the Alpha Course syllabus, does not discuss homosexuality, a companion resource, Searching Issues, says gays and lesbians should seek healing.

The series has already led the National Secular Society to complain to regulators that ITV is showing "a 10-hour advertisement for the Alpha course". There is no denying Alpha's success.

The Alpha course was launched in 1977 by Reverend Charles Marnham at Holy Trinity, Brompton. Course are now taught around the world in churches, homes, workplaces, prisons and other locations.

A introductory course on Christianity for international students and young people aged 18 to 35 starts on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Tabgħa House, 225, Our Lady of Sorrows Street, Pietà. The 'Alpha ...