About the Course

The Pre-Marriage Course is an opportunity to invest in and strengthen relationships through five in-person or online date nights.

The course content includes interviews with and insights from leading psychologists, authors and psychosexual specialists. On each date night, the sessions tackle a specific topic: communication, conflict, commitment, connection and adventure. The episodes are interspersed with conversations participants will have together using the guest journals. And every conversation is completely private between each couple.

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Series Overview

5 Date Nights

5 Sessions

Available in 14 languages

Nicky & Sila Lee

How does the course work?

The Pre-Marriage Course sessions include time to eat, watch and talk.

There are no group discussions on The Pre-Marriage Course. Every conversation is just between each couple – totally private and confidential. Each couple sits together, like on a date, and eats a meal, watches an episode, and discusses the content together.

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Eat together

At the start of each session, couples share a special meal together. This is an opportunity to unwind and connect, helping to create a night together where each person is investing in their relationship.

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Watch an episode

Each engaging and enriching episode explores a different topic through real experiences, expert insights, relevant teaching and couples sharing their relationship journeys.

Talk
Talk privately

Using the guest journal, couples are invited to enjoy private, intimate conversations. These help couples to engage together with honesty and openness throughout the session, building practical skills to support one another.

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What is The Pre-Marriage Course?

Meet the Experts

Hosts and Guests

The Pre-Marriage Course is presented by Nicky and Sila Lee, and features conversation with and perspectives from a variety of experts and guests.

Nicky Lee
Founder of The Marriage Course
Sila Lee
Founder of The Marriage Course
Dr Roger Bretherton
Psychologist, Author and Lecturer
Dr Sue Johnson
Clinical Psychologist and Author
Rob Parsons
Founder of Care for the Family
Dr Mosun Dorgu
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr John Kirkby CBE
Founder of Christians Against Poverty
Emma Waring
Psychosexual Specialist and Author
Dr Henry Cloud
Psychologist and Author
What's Included?

The Pre-Marriage Course is 100% free and comes with everything you need to run it.

  • All episodes available to download via Course Builder
  • Promotional materials to help promote your course
  • Training and support for your team to equip you to run the course
Testimonials

Hear from people who have completed The Pre-Marriage Course

Patrick & Rebecca | Sydney, Australia

“My husband and I truly loved the Alpha Pre-Marriage Course. It was both deeply practical and firmly grounded in our faith, helping us build a strong foundation centred on Christ. The course created a safe, grace-filled space where we could openly discuss important and sometimes difficult topics – conversations we may have otherwise avoided out of fear of misunderstanding. We found it so valuable that we’ve recommended it not only to Christian friends, but also to couples outside the Christian community, because the principles are so practical and wise.”

Sam & Hilary | Canada

“The conversations that we had during The Pre-Marriage Course formed how we interacted in the beginning of our marriage and gave us tools to communicate about certain issues, especially at the beginning when you’re trying to figure out everything…”

Caroline & Jack | United Kingdom

“When we have a regular date night, we really notice the difference… it means that we stay friends, interested and really invested in the same things as opposed to just drifting apart…”

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The Parenting Teenagers Course

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

The Pre-Marriage Course is designed for anyone who wants to invest in their relationship. While the course is based on Christian principles, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter their beliefs or life experience. The content is relevant and helpful for every relationship.

Can couples who aren't yet engaged do The Pre-Marriage Course?

Yes! The Pre-Marriage Course can be a helpful tool for couples who aren’t yet engaged to learn to work on their relationship. It can help couples decide whether or not they’re ready to get married.

How do I run this course?

First, head to Course Builder and sign up to register your course. This will allow you to access all the episodes and training for free.

How do I purchase printed journals for my course?

The guest journal for The Pre-Marriage Course is available for purchase at Koorong. There are also free digital copies of the guest journal in Course Builder.

How do I find a course near me?

Head to the Find a Course tool to find where this course is currently run.

What if I still have questions?

That’s totally fine! Feel free to get in touch with us via the contact page.