We offer courses on great books, open to readers 16+ from all walks of life, at no cost. 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations & grants. The Catherine Project is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit that organizes online courses and discussion groups on the great books for adults aged 16 and older without fixed cost. Learning for its own sake is crucial for human flourishing. It ought to be offered at a high level to anyone who seeks it out seriously and sincerely. The Catherine Project is a nonprofit educational organization that provides substantive, person-to-person teaching to adults 16 years or older without fixed cost. Our course materials are great books—books of richness, depth, and lasting value that bear repeated re-readings. We offer no credits, grades, or degrees. Our courses take place online and we charge no tuition because we believe that no one's inability to pay or travel ought to be an obstacle to their opportunities to learn. We welcome students from all walks of life to join our community of learning.