The Continuum of Humanist Education (COHE) aims to give individuals a clear understanding of humanism and to help them apply that understanding to better comprehend the world, develop personal potential, and contribute to a better society. Our motto is Sapere aude - dare to know.

To achieve this mission, COHE provides lessons about humanism within the structured model of an interactive distance learning website. COHE uses the technology of the Internet to provide accessible and engaging multi-media courses.

COHE students can work at their own pace and their own level on the Continuum, using Web technology such as chat rooms and bulletin boards to “meet” and talk with other students and faculty. Interactive assessments, glossaries, and other features enable students to receive instantaneous feedback and support for their work.

The introductory modules are free -- and instantly accessible to any online student, at any time, anywhere in the world. Higher level modules are priced very minimally to ensure that the greatest possible number of people can use this resource to learn about humanism. A complete listing of currently available courses appears on our catalog page. Courses are available immediately following a simple online registration and enrollment procedure; there are no entrance requirements. To facilitate maximum exposure, COHE courses are offered as enrichment courses which carry no credit beyond the satisfaction of increasing one's understanding of the humanist worldview.

The COHE faculty is comprised of noted educators and activists drawn from the international humanist community. COHE will add new areas and courses over time, depending on student demand and feedback.

The COHE technical staff combines Web programming expertise with humanist activism to offer the only professional technical team in the U.S. humanist movement.

The COHE bookstore offers suggested readings across the spectrum of our study areas and beyond, including recommended readings for specific courses and additional titles by our published faculty members.

The COHE-wide glossary is a ready reference for any site visitor with a term in need of context.

The Continuum of Humanist Education is a project of the Institute for Humanist Studies (IHS). The Institute promotes greater public awareness, understanding, and support for humanism by providing nonreligious perspectives on social, political, and ethical issues. The Institute specializes in pioneering new technology and methods for the advancement of humanism, serving as a resource for and about the humanist community.