Thomistic Principles

Who is St. Thomas, and what sets him apart from every other intellectual guide? This course aims to introduce the viewer to this exemplary scholar-saint and to shed light on the reasons for his enduring legacy and importance in the great Catholic Intellectual Tradition. This course will help you navigate his works, and join Aquinas in pursuit of Truth.

One of the greatest questions ever asked is whether God exists. In this course, we will first address arguments for the existence of God, including St. Thomas’ Five Ways, or Five Proofs for the Existence of God. Then, we will study God Himself: how we know Him, and what we can know about Him. Finally, we will cover the Trinity.

We were made to be happy with God forever. How do we get from our basic inclination to happiness to the life of grace? In this course, we will explore the second section of the Summa Theologiae. We will begin with happiness and beatitude, pass through the interior dimensions of the moral act, and discuss habits, art, and virtue.