An Introduction to A Cource In Miracles

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a literary phenomenon that has affected the lives of many thousands of people. It is essentially a self-study curriculum that guides you toward shifting your focus from the external world of which you are at the effect of, to an internal world, where you are the cause of your own experience.

ACIM uses a theoretical approach combined with an experiential approach. It consists of a 622 page Text which describes the philosophical foundation upon which its thought system is based.

A 478 page Workbook for Students
365 daily lessons designed to train the student based upon the information within the text.
An 88 page Manual for Teachers
Answers many of the students frequently asked questions.
Clarification of terms used by ACIM.

It is recommended that students start with the Manual followed by simultaneously reading the Text and the Workbook, however, students should cover no more than one lesson and one section per day.

On one level, ACIM is a restatement of the core of wisdom found in every major world religion. However, the Course clearly identifies itself as a “teaching device” rather than as a religion. The Course makes no claim of superiority over any other teaching, but states that it is only one of many thousands of forms of “the universal course” that can be used for personal transformation. It does suggest, however, that students may progress faster by applying its principles in their daily lives.

The language of ACIM is extraordinarily rich and profound. The thought system of the Course is intellectually sophisticated and combines spiritual inspiration with deep psychological understanding of such phenomena as belief and defense systems, perception and identity.

ACIM is also practical. The daily Workbook lessons provide a systematic approach by which one can apply the principles of the Course. The lessons do not require a lot of time nor long practice periods, but they do require a willingness to question every value one has and to see things differently.

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