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Thomas E. Dillon

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St. Teresa of Calcutta

A beloved saint of modern times, St. Teresa of Calcutta is also one of Thomas Aquinas College’s most memorable Commencement speakers. (See text and video of her address.)

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Liberal Education and Freedom

By Rev. Thomas A. McGovern, S.J.
Tutor, Thomas Aquinas College, 1972–1985

 

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Liberal Education and Humanities

By Marcus R. Berquist
Tutor, Thomas Aquinas College, 1972–2010

 

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The Formation of the Catholic Mind

By Dr. Ronald P. McArthur
founding president of Thomas Aquinas College
 

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Why the Great Books?

Marcus R. Berquist
Marcus R. Berquist

By Marcus R. Berquist

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Liberal Education & the Preservation of the Political Order

By Dr. Ronald P. McArthur
founding president of Thomas Aquinas College

 

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The Study of St. Thomas

By Dr. Ronald P. McArthur
Founding president of Thomas Aquinas College
 

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The Roots of Modern Education

By Dr. Ronald P. McArthur
founding president of Thomas Aquinas College

 

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St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Commencement Address to the Class of 1982

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