Search Open menu Home Colleges and Student Experience Our Colleges St John's College About Us St John's College Explore St John's College Open menu About Us A strong sense of community We are home to a family of about 500 undergraduates and 160 postgraduates from all disciplines and backgrounds. We also have around 80 members of Cranmer Hall, a thriving theological college where future church leaders are educated and formed. As one of the smallest colleges within the university, we are famed for being among the friendliest, with a strong sense of a family and community. The small size of our College means that is easy to get involved in College life: from the running of our College through the Common Rooms, to student sports teams, societies and committees. We strive for academic excellence and have academic teaching and research staff based in our College. Traditional yet forward-thinking At St John’s we preserve collegiate traditions. Johnians matriculate in our 12th-century chapel, in addition to the Cathedral; we wear gowns for weekly formal dinners, and still say grace in Latin. And yet, our College has a distinctly progressive, egalitarian outlook: we were one of the first colleges of Durham University to become co-educational (1973), and the first co-educational college to appoint a female Principal (1978). We believe that to lead is to serve. All our different staff teams work closely together with students to create the unique John’s experience and to support charity and community projects. Throughout the year, our College’s Christian ethos is reflected by this warm and welcoming community. Our Values How to Find Us History of St John's College Our Staff Meet our staff members working at St John's College Vacancies Find out about our current job vacancies Back to Homepage Durham Tours Fancy taking a virtual tour around Durham? Our brand new 'Durham University Tours' app is available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! Learn more about our virtual tours Contact Durham University Website Feedback Durham University on Twitter Durham University on Facebook Durham University on LinkedIn Durham University on YouTube Durham University on Instagram The University About Us Jobs Contact Us Visit Us Our Colleges Academic Departments Statements and Policies Notices Statement on Modern Slavery Freedom of Expression Covid-19 Information Website Accessibility Student Complaints and Non-Academic Misconduct Business Services Helping Business Analytical Services Global Durham International Consortia Research & Partnerships Useful Links Learn Ultra DUO Banner Self Service Staff Directory Technician Commitment The Palatine Centre Durham University Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE Charitable Status Disclaimer Trading Name Cookie Policy Privacy Notices ©2021 Durham University