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  • Nestled among the foothills of California’s Los Padres National Forest is the campus of Thomas Aquinas College …

  • … a place where, guided by the twin beacons of faith and reason, students pursue a liberating education in an authentically Catholic environment.

  • There are no textbooks. Students read the foundational works of western civilization — the great books.

  • Instead of lectures, students learn via the Socratic method, in classes of fewer than 20 guided by members of the College’s renowned faculty.

  • The learning, however, extends far beyond the classroom. It carries on through music …

  • … theatrical productions …

  • … a vibrant intramural athletics program

  • … and the glorious environs of Southern California.

  • Its alumni have gone on to be leaders in every conceivable field, from media…

    Mary Rose Bacani (’03), Producer and Reporter for Salt + Light Television

  • .. to medicine and public service …

    Major Paul W. White, M.D. (’95), vascular surgeon, U.S. Army

  • … to the priesthood and the religious life.

    The Very Rev. Fr. John M. Berg, F.S.S.P. (’93), Superior General of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter

  • We encourage you to spend some time learning more about this truly unique place — and perhaps even to place a visit, and come see for yourself.

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CNS: College One of the Country's “Most Popular” Liberal Arts Colleges
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New Liturgical Movement: Video of Dominican Rite Mass at College
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Hugh Hewitt To Host Radio Show from College on Feb. 10
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Video: Celebrating 50 Years of Priesthood, the Fr. Buckley Fund
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U.S. News Ranks College Among Country’s “Most Popular”
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Admissions is Coming to the Midwest!
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Student Video Testimonials
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New High School Summer Program Video!
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President McLean’s Letter Regarding the Obama Administration’s Contraceptive Mandate
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Video: Students Walk for Life in San Francisco
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Homily of Deacon Chris Sandner at the Mass for the Unborn
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40th Anniversary Issue of the College Newsletter
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Video & More from 40th Anniversary Celebration for Students & Faculty
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Slideshow: Walk for Life 2012
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Quick Access: The Parent Gateway Page
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President McLean’s Letter Regarding the Obama Administration’s Contraceptive Mandate
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Video & More from 40th Anniversary Celebration for Students & Faculty
Regent Jim Scanlon Named Chair of Regional Economic Development Board
Regent Jim Scanlon Named Chair of Regional Economic Development Board
Double or Triple Your Gift to Thomas Aquinas College!
Double or Triple Your Gift to Thomas Aquinas College!
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Presidents’ Day Lecture — Dr. Joseph Bessette, Claremont Graduate University & Claremont McKenna College
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President McLean’s Letter Regarding the Obama Administration’s Contraceptive Mandate
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Video & More from 40th Anniversary Celebration for Students & Faculty
Institute for Religious Life: College Celebrates 52 Alumni Priests
Institute for Religious Life: College Celebrates 52 Alumni Priests
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Preparing for Public Life: Isabel Cacho (’11)
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