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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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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.
Funeral Information for Laurence L. Shields
The funeral and burial for Laurence L. Shields, the much-beloved Thomas Aquinas College tutor who passed away suddenly last week, will take place on Saturday, November 26.
The Rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel on the California campus, followed by the funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. The interment will then take place at Santa Paula Cemetery, after which friends and family are invited to return to campus for a luncheon in St. Joseph Commons.
In lieu of flowers, the Shields family requests that friends consider making a gift to the College in memory of Laurence Shields.
Please continue to pray for the repose of Mr. Shields’ soul as well as the consolation of his wife, Linda, and their entire family.