IAM - Levels of Study
What are the degree levels of the Institute? What are the books (courses) in
each level?
This is a more extensive study than what the synopsis of the courses might appear, but like
any discipline we choose to undertake, it is a matter of taking one step at a time. How many times have you come
to a conclusion about a particular subject, yet, once you had more facts, found that you had to draw a totally
different conclusion? Do not be surprised to find yourself in disagreement with some thoughts expressed in these
lessons. You
may or may not change your mind as you gather more facts. Whether or not you agree with
Renford’s conclusions is not of primary importance. Neither he nor the Institute is
interested in proselytizing or cultivating a bunch of ditto heads. Each student is on a journey of
Self-discovery. The purpose of the books and the course is to help, not get in the
way.
It is hard to go against the grain of accepted thought. Who wants to be thought of as a
quirky unstable person? This is the way the general public is inclined to describe someone who does not think exactly
as they do. The matter of most importance is our learning experience and the progress we can individually
make toward knowing who we are, why we are here and where we are going.
The degree levels constitute the basis of certification we offer. The first section is the
introduction of the Universal Laws, the second section is the comparative study of ancient texts, and the third
section looks into what understanding, or lack of understanding, of the Universal Laws means for us
today. The
objective is to assist students in establishing personal harmony with the Universal
Laws.
This program currently utilizes ten of the Renford Books and three
workbooks. Also, selected works by authors of note and elective classes are
available. There are books that are designated as required reading and there is an extensive list of
source material. There are elective courses of an introductory nature. Further studies require a
classroom or direct contact with the teacher. The Lesson Questions are
educational in themselves. In other words, the reader can glean new insight on the subject matter from the questions
because they are not designed to test memory. They reinforce the learning
process. The glossaries in each book are very important and should be studied in order to gain full
benefit from the texts.
Courses may change but once your program is underway your texts will remain
valid. The
required books and a synopsis of each which make up the degree levels are listed under the three main
headings. Electives are listed in a different publication with a notation indicating to which level they
belong.
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