Study with Us
We offer a variety of courses organized around the careful, shared study of great books and related subjects.
Our courses provide opportunities to pursue learning within a welcoming intellectual community. They are open to adults aged 16 years or older from all educational backgrounds and walks of life. We charge no tuition, and our courses involve neither grades or credits. Most of our courses meet weekly for between 1-2 hours on Zoom, though some meet in-person.
You can read more about our courses and approach below. When you’re ready to apply, click the button to access our enrollment portal.
Fall 2026 Enrollment is OPEN!
All are welcome to apply.
Enrollment closes Friday, August 14th.
This link takes you to our enrollment portal at enroll.catherineproject.org
Course Types
Core Program
Consisting of four 12-week seminar courses, our Core Program offers a way into the study of great books.
Seminars are led by experienced guides in conversation who are zealous about their own learning. To learn more about the Core Program, click here.
Reading Groups
In a reading group, you choose one or more great books to study and meet regularly for discussions with a group of 8-15 peers.
Discussions are led by an experienced reader in accordance with our discussion guidelines and core principles.
Intensive Reading Groups
Intensive reading groups are an opportunity to go deeper with one’s own thinking and the thinking of others.
The size of the group is smaller, allowing each reader more conversational space, and readers are asked to write and share short weekly reflection papers.
Subject Tutorials
Subject tutorials offer focused study in a particular subject (such as ancient languages or mathematics), guided by a tutor with expertise in the subject.
The number of readers, duration, and mode of instruction all vary according to the subject being taught and the tutor’s approach.