About the Eva Brann Workshop

This year’s seminars are offered as part of the Eva Brann Workshop, honoring the legendary St. John’s tutor and her lifelong dedication to liberal education and to the work of teachers. Eva Brann (1929–2023) was the longest-serving tutor in the history of St. John’s College and a former Dean of the Annapolis campus. Awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2005, she was a prolific scholar and beloved teacher whose writings and seminars reflected her lifelong passion for liberal education. The Eva Brann Workshop carries forward her vision of supporting educators through serious study, conversation, and community. 
 

Program Summary

What is the relationship between liberal education and classical education? How do ancient approaches to knowledge and formation compare with modern interpretations? With Thomas Aquinas and Eva Brann as our guides, we will explore different visions of education and reflect on how they might inform our own teaching today.
 
Teachers joining us for our free online Saturday seminar will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET in a small, interactive class led by St. John’s faculty. The seminar will conclude with discussion about incorporating diverse texts into the classroom.
 

Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica readings are LINKED HERE. Eva Brann's essay "Liberal Education" is LINKED HERE.