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St John’s College is a distinctive liberal arts college with campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Known for its unique curriculum, the college emphasizes a classical education through the Great Books Program, where students engage deeply with the seminal works of Western civilization. Rather than traditional lectures and majors, the curriculum is based on direct encounters with philosophy, literature, mathematics, science, music, and language, with texts ranging from Plato to modern writers. Founded in Annapolis in 1696, St John’s is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. The college promotes a rigorous educational experience characterized by small classes, intensive discussions, and a focus on critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. Both campuses foster a tight-knit community where students actively participate in their own education, shaping their intellectual journeys in profound ways.