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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.
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As Thomas Aquinas College looks forward to His Holiness Pope Francis’ canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta on Sunday, members of the community recall fondly her visit to campus nearly 35 years ago. Having received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Mother came to the United States in 1982 to give three Commencement Addresses — at Harvard, Georgetown, and Thomas Aquinas College. “It was a singular privilege to have among us this ‘Saint of the Gutters,’” recalls President Michael F. McLean.
Audio:
by Dr. Michael Augros
Thomas Aquinas College
August 26, 2016
Full text (PDF)
On Saturday members of the College community gathered on the athletic fields for the annual All-College Picnic. The afternoon began with an inter-class tug-of-war, followed by a refreshing dive on a make-shift slip-n-slide. Finally was the picnic itself — a chance for upperclassmen to reconnect after the summer and to get to know members of the Freshman Class:
Members of the Class of 2020 began arriving on campus on last Thursday morning for the start of the 2016-17 academic year. That evening the College hosted a barbeque for freshmen and their families followed by an ice-cream social for the new students and their siblings:
“This Great Unfolding of Truth Under the Guidance of the Holy Spirit”
by the Most Rev. Robert Barron
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
Homily from the Mass of the Holy Spirit (transcript)
Convocation 2016
Once again, a very pleasant good morning to everybody, and thank you, President McLean, and to the whole faculty and to all the Board of Governors, for inviting me to this wonderful occasion. Thank you for having me.
This morning some 102 students, hailing from 5 countries and 30 states, matriculated as freshmen at Thomas Aquinas College — the Class of 2020.
“Clothe Yourselves in Regal Gowns”
by the Most Rev. Robert E. Barron
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
August 19, 2016
Thank you all very much, and thank you, Dr. McLean, for that very kind introduction, that very gracious introduction, which I fear will be longer than my speech! Thank you for that. It is always a joy to come here.
According to the Los Angeles Times, State Senator Ricardo Lara, sponsor of Senate Bill 1146, has reportedly agreed to strip his controversial legislation of key provisions that threatened the religious liberty of California’s religious colleges and universities.