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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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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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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.
Alumna: Keeping Our Eyes Open to the Miracle of Christ’s Real Presence
The current edition of Magnificat features a lovely Gospel reflection from alumna Wendy-Irene (Grimm ’99) Zepeda, who likens the Nazoreans’ indifference to Jesus’ presence in their midst to our own proclivity to take the Holy Eucharist for granted. Writing on Monday’s Gospel reading (Luke 4:24-30), Mrs. Zepeda notes that when “Our Lord reveals to His neighbors that the Messiah lives among them,” they respond by trying to throw Him over a cliff. “Their eyes aren’t open to the incredible fact that God has ripped open the curtain of time to live familiarly with them.”
How often do we fall prey to this same failure? “It was around this time last year that COVID-19 began depriving many of Mass, something we once took for granted, a bit like Jesus’ neighbors,” observes Mrs. Zepeda, a homeschooling mother of six. “My heightened hunger for the Eucharist made me regret any time I didn’t fully appreciate that great gift.”
Perhaps this is one blessing of the pandemic, its tragedies, and the attendant social disruptions. “May He open our eyes to see what a miracle His closeness is,” writes Mrs. Zepeda, “and open our hearts to receive Him with joy.”