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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
When Thomas Aquinas College acquired the century-old, former site of a New England preparatory school in 2017, it inherited a chapel that was all but perfect for its new campus — grand, beautiful, historic and spacious — save for one important exception: Constructed in 1909 for a school founded by the charismatic evangelist Dwight L. Moody, Russell Sage Chapel was designed for Protestant worship and, as such, lacked many of the essentials for Catholic liturgy.
For many years Madalene Baird has wanted to hike in the Los Padres National Forest, just outside the California campus of Thomas Aquinas College, to see for herself the place where her sister Angela (’00) died in 1997. Last week, she finally got the opportunity.
Please say a prayer for Lawrence M. Reilley, a member of the Thomas Aquinas College’s Los Angeles & Ventura Board of Regents. Mr. Reilley passed away peacefully at his home in Oak View, California, on October 25. Please pray also for the consolation of his family.
When the American Catholic Philosophical Association (ACPA) gathers virtually for its 2020 conference this weekend, it will honor a member of the Thomas Aquinas College teaching faculty, Dr. Michael Rubin.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Daly, who died early Saturday, the Feast of the Presentation of Mary. Mrs. Daly was the mother of Admissions Director Jon (’99), Ruth (Slack ’02), and Becky (Pfundstein ’05), as well as the grandmother of Brendan (’24). Please also pray for the consolation of the Daly family.
Below is the text of her favorite prayer:
Complementing its high rankings in the latest editions of various college guides, Thomas Aquinas College has earned a spot among the nation’s top colleges and universities, according to Washington M
Why is Thomas Aquinas College so Important,
and Why is it Worth the Sacrifices we are Making?
By Dr. Michael F. McLean
President, Thomas Aquinas College
November 26, 2020
We are pleased to release the new 2020 High School Summer Program video! Watch and enjoy, because if you are a high school junior, this is what you have to look forward to this summer.