The numbering of A Course in Miracles provides a method for students of the Course to reference a specific passage within the Course and its Supplements.
Here is an example:
“You will first dream of peace, and then awaken to it.” (T-13.VII.9:1)
- T = Text
- 13 = Chapter 13
- VII = Section VII (of Chapter 13)
- 9 = Paragraph 9 (in Section VII)
- 1 = Line 1 (of Paragraph 9)
Another example:
“We say ‘God is,’ and then we cease to speak, for in that knowledge words are meaningless.” (W-pI.169.5:4)
- W = Workbook
- pI = part I (of the Workbook)
- 169 = Lesson 169
- 5 = Paragraph 5
- 4 = Line 4 (of Paragraph 5)
Another example:
“Forgiveness is the final goal of the curriculum.” (M-4.X.2:9)
- M = Manual for Teachers
- 4 = Section 4
- X = Part X (of Section 4)
- 2 = Paragraph 2 (of Part X)
- 9 = Line 9 (of Paragraph 2)
Additional abbreviations:
- in = introduction(s)
- r = Review (workbook)
- fl = Final Lessons (workbook)
- C = Clarification of Terms (in the Manual for Teachers)
- ep = Epilogues (end of Workbook and Clarification of Terms)
- P = Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process and Practice
- S = The Song of Prayer
