This course is an introduction to Gnostics, Gnosis and Gnosticism, using a series of introductory lectures on the nature of Gnosticism by Dr. Stephan Hoeller. Dr. Hoeller's lectures include discussions of central Gnostic scriptures, the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Philip, Mary Madgalene, the Prophet Mani, the medieval Cathar Gnostic renaissance, and the Templar myth.

The topics of first ten course modules follow the ten lectures by Dr. Hoeller. Each includes a lecture considering the material covered in Dr. Hoeller's lectures, and a discussion that covers both lectures and additional course material.