Search Open menu Home Colleges and Student Experience Our Colleges St John's College About Us Our Values St John's College Explore St John's College Open menu Our Values St John’s is a College with a rich heritage, open to all, providing a distinctive Christian perspective and environment in Higher Education and seeking to develop vocation in all. We are committed to: nurturing excellence and aspiration in research, education and the formation of the whole person training church leaders in theology and ministry being a College within Durham University, recognising both our independence and interdependence valuing our location in the North East of England using our finances responsibly and wisely, and ensuring our buildings provide a safe and comfortable environment valuing people as our primary resource, and building a rich community life communicating knowledge and learning to society embodying and working for social justice being one College, finding strength in the dynamism of undergraduate and postgraduate education, ministerial formation and research initiatives. Our values are shaped by the Christian heritage which is our foundation. These values form four particular aspirations which shape our common life: Learning – in every sphere of life; wisdom, research, formation, skilfulness and artistic creation. Excellence – aspiring to be the best we can be in all that we are and do, to the greater good and the furthering of the College. Justice – seeking fairness in the personal, institutional, societal, and academic spheres. Hospitality – valuing others, respecting them, and seeking to live in generosity and welcome. Our History St John’s College was founded in 1909 as a theological college for the training of Anglican ordinands. In 1919 we became a full constituent college of the University and expanded and flourished over the following decades. Find Out More Location All of our buildings and accommodation are located within Durham City, on the main road called the Bailey. Visit Us 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