Hi Moira,
I have crossed this bridge in the past at a previous employer, not my present College. I have also met Nicky Gumbel, albeit many years ago, and had this very conversation with him.
In a nutshell, the views are not consistent with current legislation. It all depends on how your Christian Union is affiliated as to how the course can be run. Many parts of the alpha course are doubtless beneficial to many but negotiation will be needed to ensure the Equality Act is upheld.
You're welcome to email me off line if you'd like to arrange a chat.
Best wishes
Deborah
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From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Moira Mitchell
Sent: 20 October 2011 15:36
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Subject: Alpha Course
Dear colleagues,
Has anyone been involved in discussions about the Christian Alpha
Course?
The designer of the course, Nicky Gumbel has been criticised for what he
has written regarding homosexuality.
The Alpha Course website suggests it runs at many universities -
presumably by Christian Unions - and I would be interested to hear
(perhaps off-line) from anyone who has any knowledge about it.
Best wishes,
Moira
Moira Mitchell
Equality and Diversity Manager, Canterbury Christ Church University
tel: 01227 782795
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