If you seek real learning and real conversation, we invite you to join us in reading and discussing great books.
We welcome people from all educational backgrounds and walks of life. We charge no tuition or fees.
“The Catherine Project has reintroduced the joy of reading great books into my life. Both the leaders and the readers make the encounters with great texts so much richer than is possible by reading alone. Reading in a community is just a deeper and richer way to experience these works.”
Since our founding in 2020, we have offered over 600 courses, serving nearly 4,000 readers in over 50 countries. Most of our courses take place on Zoom.
What We Read
We read books of richness, depth, and lasting value that bear repeated re-readings. A great book teaches readers at every level, from beginners to scholars.
For a sample of books we’ve studied, click here.
How We Read
Conversation
Excepting our subject tutorials, all of our courses are conducted by open-ended conversation.
Focus
We focus on the deepest human questions, aided by careful attention to the reading. We strive to read and think for ourselves, and avoid secondary sources.
Hospitality
Our online courses are available to readers in a wide range of circumstances, in every corner of the world. Our in-person events help to bring the love of learning to life in local communities.
For more about our defining principles, see our About Us page.
Interested in studying with us?
We offer two learning pathways open to readers of all educational backgrounds.
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Core
Program
Our Core Program serves as an introduction to the life-long study of great books. Its four-course sequence helps to build the habits of reading and thinking needed for self-directed learning in and outside our community. Click here to learn more.
General
Offerings
For those who want to direct their own reading and study, we offer a rich assortment of reading groups on great books and subject tutorials on ancient languages, mathematics, and writing. Click here to learn more.