Who Can Run It? 

Anyone…anyplace…anytime.
Whether you’re a student, church leader or student worker, now more than ever,
it couldn’t be easier to run a course. Student Alpha has been squeezed (down
into 7 weeks), squashed (talks now half an hour) and spiced (multi-media bits),
making it even more suitable for use with students. With everything you need to
run a course on one site, from training and talks to tips on admin and worship,
all you need to run a course is a laptop and some friends. Check out www.studentalpha.org

So whether
it’s for 100 guests in the Student Union bar, a course in your church, or a
quiet one at home with friends, there’s a model out there that’s right for you.

It’s run
by…

1. Churches: with groups for students led by
students

Churches
with a large student ministry often provide for students within their own Alpha
course. Small groups work best when reserved for students, led by students and
the course fits in with academic terms.

2. Student organisations:

The term
‘student organisations’ refers to any group with a focus on student ministry:
christian unions, chaplains, christian student organisations, lecturers or
local churches running a course for students only.

These
courses are often held in familiar venues - on campus, in a pub, coffee shop or
club. Courses might have up to 100 guests and break down into small groups for
discussions. Talks would normally be given by live speakers, perhaps using
transcripts found at www.studentalpha.org

3. Individual students:

Some
people run very informal Alpha courses in their homes or halls of residence
inviting friends they already have. It’s the perfect opportunity to use the
online material. All you have to do is just click…and play!