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Tommaso d'Aquino, OP (1225 – 7 March 1274), also known as Saint Thomas Aquinas (/əˈkwaɪnəs/), is a Doctor of the Church. He was an ItalianDominican friar Roman Catholic priest, who was an immensely influential philosopher, theologian and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism, within which he is also known as the "Doctor Angelicus" and "Doctor Communis". The name "Aquinas" identifies his ancestral origins in the county of Aquino (in the present-day Lazio region), an area where his family held land until 1137.
He was the foremost classical proponent of natural theology and the father of Thomism. His influence on Western thought is considerable, and much of modern philosophy developed or opposed his ideas, particularly in the areas of ethics, natural law, metaphysics, and political theory. Unlike many currents in the Church of the time, Thomas embraced several ideas put forward by Aristotle—whom he called "the Philosopher"—and attempted to synthesize Aristotelian philosophy with the principles of Christianity. The works for which he is best known are the Summa Theologica and the Summa contra Gentiles. His commentaries on Sacred Scripture and on Aristotle form an important part of his body of work. Furthermore, Thomas is distinguished for his eucharistic hymns, which form a part of the Church's liturgy.
Aquinas College may refer to any one of several educational institutions:
Thomas Aquinas College is a Roman Catholic liberal arts college offering a single integrated academic program. It is located in Santa Paula, California in Ventura County. It offers a unique education with courses based on the Great Books and seminar method. It has school accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a regional accrediting board for California and Guam. It is endorsed by The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College.
Thomas Aquinas offers one degree program: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.
As a matter of principle, to ensure the institution's autonomy, the school does not accept any direct government funding; neither does it receive funding from the Catholic Church. Rather, it offers need-based scholarships funded by the private donations of individuals and foundations.
In 2012, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni included Thomas Aquinas College in its What Will They Learn? study, which is an annual evaluation system of colleges and universities. The report assigns a letter grade to 1,070 universities based on how many of the following seven core subjects are required: composition, literature, foreign language, American history, economics, mathematics and science. Thomas Aquinas College was one of 21 schools to receive an "A" grade, which is assigned to schools that include at least six of the seven designated subjects in their core curriculum.
College (Latin: collegium) is an educational institution or a constituent part of one. Usage of the word college varies in English-speaking nations. A college may be a degree-awarding tertiary educational institution, a part of a collegiate university, or an institution offering vocational education.
In the United States and Italy, "college" formally refers to a constituent part of a university, but generally "college" and "university" are used interchangeably, whereas in Oceania and South Asia, "college" may refer to a secondary or high school, a college of further education, a training institution that awards trade qualifications, or a constituent part of a university (See this comparison of British and American English educational terminology for further information).
In ancient Rome a collegium was a club or society, a group of people living together under a common set of rules (con- = "together" + leg- = "law" or lego = "I choose" or "I read").
Thomas may refer to:
A quick-moving montage of music and photography that explores the beauties of the College's campus, the depths of its curriculum, and the joy of its students. Brief clips from interviews with a wide range of graduates, members of the faculty, and Governors give the viewer a sense of how Thomas Aquinas College inspires its students and forms its alumni.
Just days before the outbreak of the Thomas Fire, some 150 Thomas Aquinas College students brought the joy of Advent and the promise of Christmas into the marketplace, staging a choral “flash mob” at The Oaks shopping mall in Thousand Oaks, California.
Aerial photography of the Thomas Aquinas College campus, courtesy of alumnus Paul Lazenby (’10).
Footage of the campus of Thomas Aquinas College both during and after the Thomas Fire -- and a message from President Michael F. McLean.
On Thursday, March 29, students at Thomas Aquinas College were treated to an hour-long question-and-answer session with a visitor who is widely considered among the world's greatest living actors, Sir Anthony Hopkins. "I feel very privileged to be in such a place," he told the students. "I've never seen such a beautiful place in my life. It's most amazing. It's like Shangri-La!" To learn more about Sir Anthony's visit, see: http://thomasaquinas.edu/news/video-sir-anthony-hopkins-thomas-aquinas-college Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Thomas Aquinas College has developed a solid reputation for academic excellence in the United States and abroad. At Thomas Aquinas College, there are no majors, no minors, or electives because all students acquire a broad and fully integrated lib...
On Tuesday, February 7, the National Christian Foundation and Thomas Aquinas College announced that they had entered into a preliminary agreement, under which NCF will give the College the former campus of a secondary school in Northfield, Massachusetts, on May 2, 2017. For more, see: https://thomasaquinas.edu/newengland
At Thomas Aquinas College faith is more than an adornment on an otherwise secular education. The intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the life of the College, illuminating all learning as well as the community within which learning takes place. In this video, see some of the ways in which the Catholic faith is lived out daily, in fidelity to the Magisterium, on the College's Southern California campus. (Music courtesy of the Thomas Aquinas College choir)
On Friday, April 27, 2012, with the academic year coming to a close, students asked Thomas Aquinas College's founding president, Ronald P. McArthur, to share his thoughts with them about the school and its unique program of Catholic liberal education. Dr. McAthur's informal talk, given after dinner in the garden just outside St. Joseph Commons, ranged from the history of the College to the good fruit it is bearing in the Church and the country, and included some advice for seniors as they prepare for life after graduation. For more information, see http://www.thomasaquinas.edu.
The history of Sacred music at Thomas Aquinas College.
Students sing, pray, and celebrate at the news of Pope Francis' election.
Bringing the joy of Advent and the promise of Christmas into the marketplace, some 150 Thomas Aquinas College students descended on Ventura’s Pacific View Mall on the first Saturday of December to stage a choral “flash mob.” After stealthily gathering around the mall’s Christmas central lobby — by the Santa Claus photo center — the students simultaneously burst into song. They began with “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “O Come, All ye Faithful,” and then concluded with a rousing rendition of “Go Tell it on the Mountain.” The mall’s surprised customers and employees seemed to delight in the performance, stopping whatever they were doing to take in the music, to sing along, and to cheer afterward. Organized by sophomore Giorgio Navarini, the yuletide event is fast becoming a regular Col...
After the close of classes on Friday, more than 200 Thomas Aquinas College students met up in a campus parking lot to begin their pilgrimage to San Francisco and the Walk for Life West Coast. They prayed together, received a blessing from Head Chaplain Rev. Joseph Illo, and listened to last-minute instructions before boarding three buses and numerous cars for the voyage north. Their seven-hour, 350-mile journey is now under way. Please pray for their safe travels and their witness!
On May 11, Thomas Aquinas College graduated the largest class in its history — the 91 members of the Class of 2013. The day began with the Baccalaureate Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel. This year's Commencement Speaker, His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, served as the the principal celebrant and homilist. Following the Mass, just outside the Chapel on the academic quadrangle, was the Commencement ceremony itself. Cardinal DiNardo delivered the Commencement Address, and graduate Liam Collins ('13) presented the Senior Address on behalf of his classmates. Along with the College's head chaplain, Rev. Cornelius M. Buckley, S.J., Cardinal DiNardo also received the College's highest honor, The Medallion of Saint Thomas Aquin...
To mark the close the Year of Faith, on October 18 Thomas Aquinas College hosted Rev. Robert Barron, who spoke on the subject "David Dancing Before the Ark: The Liturgical Theology Implicit in 2nd Samuel" as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series. The rector and president of Mundelein Seminary, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Fr. Barron is best known for his work as the creator and host of Catholicism, a beautiful, award-winning documentary series about the Catholic faith that has appeared on PBS and EWTN. Drawing from the content of his forthcoming book about the liturgy, Fr. Barron cited the solemn protection God extends to the Ark of the Covenant as an example of the importance of proper worship. Throughout the Scriptures, Fr. Barron remarked, God attempts to "E...
This is a virtual tour of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, CA.
St Thomas Aquinas College - 2016 STAC Mens Spartan Soccer
An excerpt from the 2012 Advent Concert, in which the Thomas Aquinas College performed Bach's Mass in B Minor.
Thomas Aquinas College A Catholic Life
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Aerial photography of the Thomas Aquinas College campus, courtesy of alumnus Paul Lazenby (’10).
The history of Sacred music at Thomas Aquinas College.
On Thursday, March 29, students at Thomas Aquinas College were treated to an hour-long question-and-answer session with a visitor who is widely considered among the world's greatest living actors, Sir Anthony Hopkins. "I feel very privileged to be in such a place," he told the students. "I've never seen such a beautiful place in my life. It's most amazing. It's like Shangri-La!" To learn more about Sir Anthony's visit, see: http://thomasaquinas.edu/news/video-sir-anthony-hopkins-thomas-aquinas-college Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Thomas Aquinas College has developed a solid reputation for academic excellence in the United States and abroad. At Thomas Aquinas College, there are no majors, no minors, or electives because all students acquire a broad and fully integrated lib...
To mark the close the Year of Faith, on October 18 Thomas Aquinas College hosted Rev. Robert Barron, who spoke on the subject "David Dancing Before the Ark: The Liturgical Theology Implicit in 2nd Samuel" as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series. The rector and president of Mundelein Seminary, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Fr. Barron is best known for his work as the creator and host of Catholicism, a beautiful, award-winning documentary series about the Catholic faith that has appeared on PBS and EWTN. Drawing from the content of his forthcoming book about the liturgy, Fr. Barron cited the solemn protection God extends to the Ark of the Covenant as an example of the importance of proper worship. Throughout the Scriptures, Fr. Barron remarked, God attempts to "E...
On November 17 the Thomas Aquinas College Choir hosted a Thanksgiving concert in St. Joseph Commons as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series.
On Friday, April 27, 2012, with the academic year coming to a close, students asked Thomas Aquinas College's founding president, Ronald P. McArthur, to share his thoughts with them about the school and its unique program of Catholic liberal education. Dr. McAthur's informal talk, given after dinner in the garden just outside St. Joseph Commons, ranged from the history of the College to the good fruit it is bearing in the Church and the country, and included some advice for seniors as they prepare for life after graduation. For more information, see http://www.thomasaquinas.edu.
The 1982 Commencement Address of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, including her receipt of the the College's highest order, the Saint Thomas Aquinas Medallion.
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On November 17 the Thomas Aquinas College Choir hosted a Thanksgiving concert in St. Joseph Commons as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series.
A lecture by Nicholas Lombardo (Catholic University of America) For Aquinas, ethics is nothing other than the study of human psychology insofar as it flourishes or fails to flourish. Consequently, his thought on emotion is crucial to his account of virtue. This lecture assesses Aquinas's theory of the emotions and its implications for his virtue theory. Fr. Nicholas Lombardo is Assistant Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America. He studied philosophy at Brown University and theology at the Dominican House of Studies, before receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. His past research has focused on Thomas Aquinas and especially his philosophy and theology of the emotions. More recently he has been working on the theology of redempti...
On April 25, 2014, the Thomas Aquinas College Choir, under the direction of Daniel J. Grimm (’76), performed Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado before a packed audience in St Joseph Commons. The production marked the final event of the 2013-2014 St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series. Starring in the performance were Sean Donnelly (’17) as Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner; Andrew Meluch (’15), as the Mikado, or emperor of Japan; and Jack Grimm (’15) as his son, Nanki-Poo. Other key performances include Sara Smilie as Ko-Ko’s beautiful ward and fiancée, Yum-Yum; Carmel Richard, (’15) as the elderly Katisha; and Benedict Coughlin (’15) as Pooh-Bah, an arrogant Japanese nobleman. Members of the choir filled out the rest of the roles, including the chorus, while student musicians made up t...
"Genuine Catholic Education and its Power to Transform Our Culture" by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke Patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta Thomas Aquinas College January 16, 2016
Fifth installment and finale to the Hardy Boys saga, by Room 31 Productions. Filmed at Thomas Aquinas College during the 2013-2014 school year. Released at the 2014 TAC Film Festival, winner of Best Actor (Andy LaFave) and Best Actress (Maggie Conklin).
With the College's 40th Anniversary year coming to an end, the alumni held one last celebration on June 30 with an on-campus dinner. The speakers for the evening were none other than three of the College's founders, Dr. Ronald P. McArthur, Dr. John W. Neumayr, and Mr. Peter L. DeLuca. The three gentlemen graciously participated in a panel discussion whimsically entitled, "They Have to Answer for What They Started: Questions & Answers with the Founders." "As alumni of the College, we have most directly benefitted from the vision and work of the College's founders," says Director of Alumni Relations Mark Kretschmer ('99). "The evening provided us not only with a chance to thank and applaud these great men, but also to tap into their wisdom, and to learn from their thoughts and experience." ...
"The Trojan Horse in the City on a Hill: The Declaration of Independence and the Erosion of the Natural Law Tradition"
WISDOM High School Workshop November 2011
Mary Keys, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Notre Dame, gives a talk entitled "Greatness of Soul: Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas on the Virtue of Magnanimity" as part of the Emory Williams Lecture Series in the Liberal Arts (Oct. 22, 2014). Her research and teaching interests span a broad spectrum of political theory, with a special focus in Christianity, ethics, and political thought. She is the author of "Aquinas, Aristotle, and the Promise of the Common Good" (Cambridge University Press, 2006; paperback 2008). The Emory Williams Lecture Series in the Liberal Arts has been made possible by a generous gift from Mr. Emory Williams (Emory College '32 and Trustee Emeritus, Emory University). http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/voluntary-core-pro...
In this last video lecture/discussion from my Spring 2012 Ethics class at Marist College, we discuss Thomas Aquinas' Natural Law moral theory, examining how natural law fits in with the eternal law, divine law, human law, and the fomes of sin. I contrast Natural Law moral theory with Divine Command moral theory. Towards the end we also examine the most general precepts of the natural law
St.Thomas Aquinas College hosted guest speaker Guy Adami of CNBC's Fast Money on April 14,2016. Video Produced by: RLS Photogenic Productions, L.L.C. http://rlsphotogenicproductionsllc.weebly.com
Highlights from Mozart's Magic Flute as performed by the Thomas Aquinas College Choir at its 2012 spring concert. For photos, see: http://thomasaquinas.edu/news/video-and-photos-magic-flute#slideshow For more about Thomas Aquinas College, see: http://thomasaquinas.edu/