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Fidelity & Excellence91 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 Colleges 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 91 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 Colleges academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
Exceeding Expectations Extremely
Reactions to Tuesday afternoons discussion of the pre-Socratic philosophers were very positive, with one student proclaiming that the Summer Program has exceeded my expectations extremely.
Others have said that the afternoon class which focused on the nature of objects, the nature of man, and even the immortality of the human soul was the best one yet, suggesting that students are growing ever-more comfortable with the Discussion Method. These conversations should prepare them well for this mornings discussion of the two creation accounts in Genesis, which, unlike the pre-Socratics, depict each object as having its own, distinct nature and meaning.
Sports were once again the top order of the day at the afternoon recreation period. Most students worked on honing their volleyball skills in preparation for todays planned 16-team tournament even those who have never played volleyball before. Its great to see students coming out of their comfort zones and trying new things, says Head Womens Prefect Kathleen Sullivan.
Fellow prefect Zoe Appleby, who along with Dan Selmeczy held auditions yesterday for dramatic readings of select Shakespeare scenes, witnessed a similar phenomenon. Several of the students had no experience with Shakespeare, and when they read some of the language, got a little intimated and said they wanted to back out, she says. But I urged them to try it out anyway, telling them I would coach them along. So they stuck it out and had a great time! In total, some 25 thespians signed up to participate in Fridays performance.
After volleyball and Shakespeare, many students returned to the campus ponds for a continuation of yesterdays impromptu water polo matches. Then it was time for dinner (honeyed ham, mashed potatoes, and veggies), followed by study hall, where students read from Genesis and prepared for next weeks classes on Kierkegaard and Boethius. The evenings Rosary was once again well-attended, as was the nightly gathering in the Coffee Shop with iced coffees, card games, ping-pong, foosball, and conversations about Catholic liberal education.
There was also much singing and playing of the piano in the Commons. This is very musical group! says prefect Isaac Cross. Even after curfew, guys play music in the dorm every night. Before lights out there were the five Cs: cheese, crackers, camaraderie, conversation, and consecration.