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About
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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A Liberating Education
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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A Catholic Life
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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Admission & Aid
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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Students & Parents
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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Alumni & Careers
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.
Top News
Please pray for Dr. Duane Berquist, who is hospitalized and in serious condition. The brother of College co-founder Marcus R. Berquist, Dr. Berquist is a longtime friend of the College. He has taught many of its faculty members in graduate school, and he has lectured here many times over the years, most recently giving the St. Thomas Day Lecture in 2014. Thank you.
On Tuesday, members of the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa visited Thomas Aquinas College to meet with students who may be discerning vocations to the religious life. The community, founded by the Most Rev. Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa (California), is dedicated to “communicating the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Catholic Faith in a spirit of joyful evangelization while living the fullness of the Church’s liturgical life.”
Please pray for Damian Cooper, the 8-year-old son of College tutor Dr. Travis Cooper and his wife, Briena (Dunkel ’06). Damian will be undergoing surgery today to remove cancer from his hip and pelvis. The Coopers have requested prayers through the intercession of Venerable Mother Luisita, foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, particularly the following novena:
The Most Rev. Robert Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, has accepted President Michael F. McLean’s invitation to serve as Thomas Aquinas College’s 2019 Commencement Speaker.
“We are grateful that Bishop Barron, who has been a faithful friend and champion of the College ever since he became our regional bishop in 2015, has agreed to join us for our 45th Commencement exercises,” says Dr. McLean. “We are honored that he will be part of this important day in the life of the College and for the members of the Class of 2019.”
On November 16 the Thomas Aquinas College Choir performed a complete, unabridged production of Handel’s Messiah at its fall concert. In time for Christmas, we now present, both in video and downloadable audio, the portions of Part I, Scenes 3 and 4, that pertain to the Nativity, beginning with “For Unto Us a Child is Born” and culminating in “Glory to God in the highest.”
Merry Christmas!
“Not only is God with us, He is also one of us,” writes Thomas Aquinas College sophomore Maria Braga-Henebry in the Bishop’s Bulletin, the monthly journal of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “He is infinite and therefore incomprehensible, but He is also a relatable God, because He took on our nature and shared our weaknesses.”