Academics at Aquinas College - Catholic and Dominican -
Dr. Vince Ryan

Academics

Forming Teachers, Preachers, and Faithful Witnesses

Rooted in the charism of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia and inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas, the academic programs of Aquinas College unite faith and reason in the pursuit of Truth. Through studies in education, theology, philosophy, and the liberal arts, students are prepared to serve the Church and the world with wisdom, competence, and charity.

Why Study at Aquinas?

  • Integrated faith and reason
  • Small class sizes and personal mentoring
  • Catholic intellectual tradition
  • Formation of the whole person
  • Preparation for service to the Church and society

School of Education

Aquinas College was founded to prepare educators for the Church’s teaching mission. Today, our undergraduate and graduate programs form teachers who unite professional excellence with a commitment to truth, virtue, and the flourishing of every student.

Arts & Sciences

The liberal arts lie at the heart of an Aquinas education. Through the study of history, literature, philosophy, theology, and related disciplines, students learn to seek wisdom, think clearly, communicate effectively, and engage culture through the light of faith and reason.

Propaedeutic Studies

Aquinas College provides academic formation for first-year seminarians of the Diocese of Nashville through its Certificate of Propaedeutic Studies program, helping prepare future priests for a life of service to the Church.

Lifelong Learning

Aquinas welcomes adult learners seeking enrichment in theology, philosophy, literature, history, and the liberal arts. Whether pursuing a degree, professional development, or personal formation, students can participate in the Catholic intellectual tradition at every stage of life.

Aquinas College welcomes all students regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin who desire to be part of the faith-based mission of the College to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. It does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs.

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