Course Schedule

Course Start Date Changed from October 3 to October 17 and ends November 21, 2026; The course runs on Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. US Eastern time

Facilitated group meetings occur weekly on Zoom throughout the course for 2 hours each time. Note: Time Zone conversions can be done using one of these tools: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html https://www.worldtimeserver.com/meeting-planner.aspx

Course Description

For married couples; those who are seriously courting or engaged may also benefit

Imagine a marriage where both partners contribute their unique strengths, support each other's growth, and work together toward a shared vision of family life. Marriage of Equal Partners is a transformative learning experience that brings the Bahá’í principle of equality to life. Through inspiring content, guided reflection, and dynamic peer discussions, participants learn how to cultivate deeper unity, navigate differences constructively, and build a relationship that reflects the highest possibilities of partnership. The course provides practical guidance for creating a marriage that is both spiritually grounded and personally fulfilling. Taking the course as a couple is preferred but not required.

Meet Your Facilitators

Course Key Topics

    1. Please Introduce Yourself!

    2. Course Orientation

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. A Guide to Course Communications

    4. Course Schedule/Group Meeting Link/Time Zones

    5. Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Goals, Learning Content, Activities, Questions

    2. Reading: Easing Up on Controlling (PDF)

    1. Goals, Learning Content, Activities, Questions

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Increasing Unity, Managing Estrangement, and Setting Boundaries with Extended Family Members (PDF)

    1. Goals, Learning Content, Activities, Questions

    2. Marriage Consultation Scenarios (PDF)

    1. Goals, Learning Content, Activities, Questions

    2. Worksheet: Equality and Household Tasks

    1. Goals, Learning Content, Activities, Questions

    2. Worksheet: Distinguishing Necessities and Luxuries

Course Fee (contact for potential scholarships)

  • $80.00

Come Learn to Fly!

“The world of humanity has two wings—one is women and the other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. Not until the world of women becomes equal to the world of men in the acquisition of virtues and perfections, can success and prosperity be attained as they ought to be.” (‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, #227)

Facilitators

Angela and Justin Nevill

Facilitators

Angela and Justin started their family in 2001 when they got married on Earth Day. They knew of each other as children but didn't become true friends until they served together as coordinators of a Baha'i-inspired arts program. They currently have 5 biological children and one bonus child, ranging in age from kindergarten to college. Angela serves on the local administrative body for the Baha'is in her area and has also been a children's class teacher and junior youth animator. They host monthly youth nights with their teenage children. Angela worked as a pediatric occupational therapist before becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom. Justin has started several companies and worked for numerous tech startups throughout his career. Currently, Justin and Angela are working to build a community rideshare service together in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. If you don't see them in the house working on logistics, you may find Angela in the yard, working out at Burn Bootcamp, or doing yoga. When Justin's not engaged in an entrepreneurial pursuit or cooking for the family, you may find him involved with a men's support group or taking his kids on an adventure of some type. They are both excited to share their experience and facilitate exploring the journey of creating a marriage and family with the guidance that God has provided.

Course Creation & Administration

Susanne M. Alexander

Relationship and Marriage Educator and Coach; Course Developer and Administrator

Hi, I’m Susanne M. Alexander, your course creator and companion on this learning journey. While I am a Relationship and Marriage Educator and Coach, I’ve also had a lot of experience. I’ve likely walked in your shoes. I’ve been single, dating, engaged, married, divorced, and widowed (currently married). I am a child, stepchild, sibling, step-sibling, parent, step-parent, grandparent, and step-grandparent. All of this has given me a diversity of experience to share! I meet with clients globally via the Internet for relationship preparation and navigating, marriage preparation, and couple relationship or marriage strengthening. I coordinate the faculty team and am the lead instructor here at Transformation Learning Center (www.transformationlearningcenter.com). My company is Marriage Transformation®, www.marriagetransformation.com, where I am President and also the author and publisher of numerous books. Books authored or coauthored include Growing Our Unity, Starting with Me, Creating Excellent Relationships, All-in-One Marriage Prep, Marriage Can Be Forever--Preparation Counts!, and Re-Vitalizing Our Marriage. I am certified by Prepare-Enrich to offer a research-based assessment to couples at any stage and accompany them through learning about themselves and their readiness for the next stage in their relationship (www.prepare-enrich.com) I'm also certified to offer the Character Foundations Assessment and have Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I'm a member of the National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage Education. Media and Writing Experience: Quoted as an expert in Upjourney.com, HerCampus.com, eHow.com, Washington Woman, Ladies Home Journal, Inc., and more. I'm also a journalist with a background in freelancing for Newsweek, SimpleMarriage, and many others. I have been creating and offering online relationship and marriage courses for over 12 years. Photo Credit: Jordan Raj