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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.
News
Timothy Teague, an Ojai-based photographer who has been capturing Thomas Aquinas College events for more than 20 years, is now offering his newest photos, both for viewing and for purchase, via his online Thomas Aquinas College Gallery.
This summer the Thomas Aquinas College High School Great Books Program will be available for the first time on the College’s new campus in Northfield, Massachusetts, 100 miles west of Boston.
“For 20 years, the Summer Program has drawn high school students from across the United States and abroad to our California campus,” says Director of Admissions Jon Daly. “This summer, we are looking forward to welcoming them in New England, too.”
On May 11, Thomas Aquinas College celebrated its 45th Commencement Exercises, honoring the 83 members of the Class of 2019. The day began with the Baccalaureate Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel. The Most. Rev. Robert E. Barron, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, served as the principal celebrant and homilist:
After much reminiscing and toasting at the end of Wednesday night’s President’s Dinner, members of the Class of 2019 weren’t ready to retire just yet. So, in keeping with a longstanding College custom, they made their way to Ventura’s Buena Lanes — joined by several members of the faculty and Head Chaplain Rev. Paul Raftery, O.P. — for some late night bowling. Photos are available in the slideshow below:
Ten years after his graduation from Thomas Aquinas College, Jerry Lademan (’09) returned to the California campus on Saturday for an altogether different sort of ceremony.
by The Most. Rev. Robert E. Barron
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
Remarks for the Commencement Exercises
Thomas Aquinas College
May 11, 2019
Note: Each year the graduating class elects one of its members to present the Senior Address at Commencement. Upon graduation, this year’s speaker, Benjamin Trull of St. Louis, Missouri, will pursue a master's degree in sacred theology at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.