Thomas Aquinas College is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
Truth, 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.
The 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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A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
A mudslide that has shut down both lanes on Highway 150 between the College’s California campus and Santa Paula. Although the California Department of Transportation has begun preparations for clearing the roadway, officials do not expect to finish the work before sometime this summer. Therefore, if you will be traveling to campus from points south, please be sure to give yourself enough time to navigate the detour route, which will take you along Highways 126, 101, and 33. Directions to campus
In Tuesday’s second class, students pored over the writings of select pre-Socratic philosophers, making for a difficult but rewarding discussion. When they finished, various activities lay open to their choosing. Several made their way to the campus’ athletic fields for intense games of soccer, basketball, or volleyball. Others headed for the ponds for a swim or took a short hike off campus, trekking uphill to the “Painter’s Shack” to enjoy a marvelous bird’s-eye view of campus and the surrounding valleys.
After burning off all that energy, the group devoured an appetizing Mexican dinner in St. Joseph’s Commons before heading over to St. Bernardine of Siena Library for an evening study period. The library once again remained very calm as students focused on the first half of the Book of Genesis, which will be the subject of both today’s morning and afternoon classes.
A large number of students then filled Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel for the recitation of the Holy Rosary, and then it was back to the residence halls for a number of activities. Both St. Monica’s and Sts. Peter and Paul’s first witnessed intense games of indoor dodgeball, where the different wings of each hall competed fiercely against one another.
Afterward, many gathered around roaring bonfires in the dorm courtyards to enjoy s’mores as well as piping hot quesadillas whipped up by some of the prefects. Suddenly, piñatas appeared, and students eagerly pounded them open — only to reveal a large stash of carrots and celery! Just some backup in case they didn’t eat their vegetables at dinner!
Thankfully, there was then another round of piñatas, this time full of candy. After praying consecration, students eventually made their way to bed for some much needed rest. Check the SummerBlog this afternoon to read about their first class on Sacred Scripture!