A Course in Miracles: Original Edition

This edition reflects the current 2023 printing of A Course in Miracles Original Edition, published by the Course in Miracles Society (CIMS). The "Original Edition" reflects the scribing originally undertaken by Helen Schucman and William (Bill) Thetford and completed in 1972. The manuscript underlying this edition was rediscovered in 1999 and first published in 2006 by CIMS. This “Original Edition” restores passages that had been removed or altered and presents the material in its original sequence. A Course in Miracles is a profound spiritual work channeled by Jesus. The Course is presented in three parts: the Text, the Workbook for Students, and the Manual for Teachers. The Text sets forth the theoretical foundation of the Course’s metaphysical thought system. The Workbook contains 365 daily lessons designed to retrain the mind and heal perception. The Manual for Teachers offers guidance for those who choose to deepen their learning through teaching. This complete volume brings together all three sections in a single printed edition.

Helen Schucman (1909-1981) was a clinical psychologist and research associate at Columbia University. She is best known for her role in the scribing of A Course in Miracles, a spiritual text that emerged through a collaborative process and was later organized and edited for publication. William N. Thetford (1923-1988) was a professor of psychology and department chair at Columbia University. He collaborated closely with Helen Schucman in the organization, editing, and preparation of A Course in Miracles for publication.