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Fidelity & ExcellenceThomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of Thomas Aquinas College, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
Campus Gathers to Discuss St. Thomas on the Passion
Why did Jesus take on human nature? How did the Son of God redeem humanity when He died on the Cross? Why was it fitting that He should die this way? These are just a few of the questions that California students considered when they met for the semester’s All-College Seminar this past Friday to discuss excerpted writings from St. Thomas Aquinas concerning Christ’s sacrifice.
Mixed groups of about 20 students from all grade levels — freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors — gathered in classrooms across the campus to discuss the reading. Tutors led them in their deliberations, sharing wisdom and, in some cases, meeting students they had yet to encounter.
“My seminar had great chemistry,” said Jonathan Steineke (’24). “The reading posed a lot of great conversations that might not otherwise come up in everyday catechesis. … It really touched on the human element of Christ, about His will and the things He went through.”
After the seminars, students and tutors came together for a pizza party in St. Joseph Commons to continue the conversation and unwind. “It was a lot of fun to talk to people in other sections,” said Allanna Donnelly (’23). “You get to hear about what other people discussed. Not to mention, the pizza’s pretty great too!”
