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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.
Our Sunday Visitor Highlights TAC’s Great Books Education
In a back-to-school spirit, Paul Senz at Our Sunday Visitor has dedicated a new article to understanding the Great Books approach to education that has come to define several Catholic colleges over the last 50 years, Thomas Aquinas College chief among them.
The greatest minds in history, California tutor Dr. John J. Goyette (’90) tells the weekly Catholic newspaper, “speak to one another through the Great Books, forming a great conversation. The best education consists in listening in on this great conversation, and also taking part in it.”
Students at the College take part in that conversation not only by reading the books, but by engaging with them using the Discussion Method. “At TAC, I am constantly challenged to understand the arguments made by great authors and then apply their conclusions,” says Claire Thomas, a senior on the California campus. “My classes are never boring.”
For more, read the article in full: Embracing the Great Books: A Journey to Truth and Wisdom at Catholic Colleges.