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Alpha Course: The Basics of the Christian Faith

A clear, welcoming introduction to life, Jesus, faith, prayer, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and the church.

4.7(777 ratings)1,450 studentsTaught by Sophea Chan
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Foundations

What you'll learn

  • Understand the basic message of the Christian faith and why it matters.
  • Explore who Jesus is and why his death is central to the gospel.
  • Learn practical foundations for faith, prayer, Bible reading, and guidance.
  • Recognize the person and work of the Holy Spirit in Christian life.
  • Reflect on how Christians resist evil, share faith, pray for healing, and belong to the church.

15 lessons · 7h 30m

Course content

  1. 1Lesson 1: Is there more to life than this?Free preview30m
  2. 2Lesson 2: Who is Jesus?Free preview30m
  3. 3Lesson 3: Why did Jesus die?Free preview33m
  4. 4Lesson 4: How can I have faith?30m
  5. 5Lesson 5: Why and how do I pray?29m
  6. 6Lesson 6: How and why should I read the Bible?29m
  7. 7Lesson 7: How does God guide us?30m
  8. 8Lesson 8: Who is the Holy Spirit?29m
  9. 9Lesson 9: What does the Holy Spirit do?26m
  10. 10Lesson 10: How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?30m
  11. 11Lesson 11: How can I make the most of the rest of my life?30m
  12. 12Lesson 12: How can I resist evil?31m
  13. 13Lesson 13: Why and how should I tell others?30m
  14. 14Lesson 14: Does God heal today?31m
  15. 15Lesson 15: What about the church?32m
Final quizPass it to earn your certificate

About this course

This free course follows the Alpha Course video sessions and introduces the central questions of the Christian faith in a simple, conversational way.

Across 15 lessons, learners explore who Jesus is, why he died, how faith grows, how Christians pray and read the Bible, what the Holy Spirit does, and how faith becomes a lifelong journey.

Your teacher

Sophea Chan

Lead Teacher, Old Testament Studies

Sophea Chan holds an M.Div from Phnom Penh Bible School and brings 12 years of teaching and pastoral ministry experience. He teaches in Khmer and English and helps students approach Scripture with clarity and care.

Courses end with a signed certificate

Pass the final quiz and the center prepares a certificate with your name on it — a real document, signed and made to be kept.

Signed · printed · yours to keep