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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.
Current Students
On this All Souls’ Day, please pray for all of the College’s deceased alumni:
In anticipation this weekend’s Halloween Dance, students gathered in the campus coffee shop on Wednesday evening to carve pumpkins. Photos below:
Students met in St. Joseph Plaza on last Wednesday night for this semester’s informal showcase of musical talents:
Audio:
Dr. Stephen F. Shivone
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Assistant Professor of English
Belmont Abbey College
October 21, 2016
One Friday evening each semester, groups of about 20 Thomas Aquinas College students from all classes — seniors and freshmen, sophomores and juniors — gather in classrooms across the campus for the All-College Seminar. Although separate, these groups engage in a single, common activity, namely, reading, analyzing, and discussing the same text, one that is not part of the College’s ordinary curriculum. Two members of the teaching faculty lead each of the discussions, which are followed by a party in St. Joseph’s Commons.
On Wednesday evening students gathered in the campus coffee shop for “The Assistant Dean on Tap,” in which the College’s assistant dean for student affairs, Dr. Christopher Decaen, answered students’ questions about campus living. “The idea was to give the students an easy and informal opportunity to talk about what they thought of the present morale on campus,” explains Dr. Decaen.
On Sunday the College’s Office of Career Advisement hosted a Career Discernment Workshop in the student coffee shop. Leading the discussion were two graduates of the College who — having worked for some of the country’s most prominent corporations — were able to share their wisdom about how best to apply the benefits of a Catholic liberal education in the marketplace.
Last Wednesday evening the women of St. Bernard Hall came together for a talk led by a tutor at the College, Dr. Katherine Gardner. The gathering marked the first in this year’s “Dorm Talk Series,” organized by the College’s resident assistant, Sarah Dufresne (’14).
Each fall the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take turns staging welcome events for the new Freshman Class. This past weekend, the sophomores did their part, hosting an informal dance on the campus basketball courts. The dance had an Iliad theme, complete with skits, togas, and plenty of swing-dancing:
The latest speaker in the Office of Career Advisement’s ongoing series of career talks, Gregory Wood, MFT, on Saturday offered advice and encouragement to students who are interested in pursuing careers in mental health, psychology, and counseling.