Seminars will meet over Zoom, which is a free platform but must be downloaded to a device in advance.

Seminars will meet for 75 minutes at the same time each day (Monday–Friday). On the application, you will select preferred times (morning, afternoon, or evening EDT), but we cannot guarantee a specific time.

If the session calls for 1 or 2 books, we recommend purchasing your text in advance from your favorite local bookstore, or consider ordering through the St. John’s College campus bookstore.  See our list of our recommended editions.

Some seminars may feature a variety of readings, articles, speeches, poems, etc. In this case, a reading manual will be created by our faculty and shared with the attendees of the seminar one month before the class begins.

St. John’s is a closely-knit community that values great books, small classes, and vigorous discussion. All classes are led by full-time faculty and assisted by current St. John’s College students. Unlike online education that relies on pre-recorded classes and lectures, our Summer Academy Online Series is live, experiential, and engages students in deep, meaningful conversation.

Tuition for each session of the Summer Academy Online Series is $175.00.  All seminars are led by full-time faculty at St. John’s College, assisted by a current student.