Frequently Asked Questions about A Course in Miracles
This FAQ page consists of basic questions and answers, geared mainly toward people who are new to A Course in Miracles. For a large collection of more in-depth questions and answers about Course theory, interpretation, practice, and application, go to Greg Mackie's Course Q & A page.
- Q: What, exactly, is A Course in Miracles?
- Q: What is a miracle?
- Q: Why is it called "A Course in Miracles"
- Q: What are the benefits of taking the Course?
- Q: What is the goal of the Course?
The Origin of A Course in Miracles
- Q: How and when was the Course written?
- Q: What is the basis for claiming that Jesus is the author of the Course?
- Q: What other writings came from the same source as the Course?
The Teaching of A Course in Miracles
The Spiritual Path of A Course in Miracles
- Q: How can I make the Course practical?
- Q: Is the Course a self-study Course?
- Q: Who teaches the Course?
- Q: Should the Course be done in combination with other spiritual paths, or by itself?
Christianity and A Course in Miracles
- Q: Why is the universal message of the Course delivered in Christian language?
- Q: What are the similarities and differences between the Course and traditional Christianity?
The Language of A Course in Miracles
- Q: Why is the Course written in such poetic language?
- Q: How can I make sense of the Course's impenetrable language?
- Q: Why does the Course use exclusively masculine terms?
- Q: What foreign language translations of the Course are currently available?
The Versions of A Course in Miracles
- Q: What are the differences between the First and Second Editions?
- Q: References to the book sometimes don't give a page number, but a letter followed by three of four numbers. What does
- Q: What are the earlier versions of the Course that have emerged recently?
The World of A Course in Miracles
- Q: How is the Course community organized? Is it a church
- Q: How can I find an ACIM study group?
- Q: What happened in the controversy surrounding the Course's copyright?
- Q: What are the similarities and differences between the teachings of the Circle of Atonement and those of Ken Wapnick?
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