St. John's College is located in Annapolis, Maryland, and is the third oldest university in the United States. It was founded in 1696. The school is famous for its unique "Great Books Program", which emphasizes the cultivation of students' critical thinking and interdisciplinary understanding through reading and discussing classic works in Western civilization, such as "The Iliad", "The Republic" and "The Origin of Species". The course content covers literature, philosophy, mathematics, science, language and music. All courses are conducted in the form of small class discussions, emphasizing teacher-student interaction and in-depth thinking.
#41 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#2585 in Best Colleges in America
#41 in Best Colleges in Maryland
