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Introduction to Thomas Aquinas
This course introduces the student to St. Thomas Aquinas— philosopher, theologian, sacred poet, and member of the Dominican order, a friar who sought his salvation as a priest under the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, but who also possessed one of the greatest philosophical minds of history. The writings of St. Thomas have shaped Catholic thought since his death up to our own day.
Thank you for enrolling in Introduction to Thomas Aquinas, the core of the course is made up of six video lectures. In addition, twelve lessons accompany these videos, expanding on the lectures with optional reading and writing assignments. You may view these twelve lessons here. (These lessons are only required for those students taking this course for College credit through their accrediting institution.)
INSTRUCTOR
Ralph McInerny (1929-2010) founded International Catholic University. He was a beloved professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where he directed the Medieval Institute and the Jacques Maritain Center. Dr. McInerny was a fellow of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, a recipient of the Boucheron Lifetime Achievement Award, and a member of President Bush’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. He founded Crisis Magazine, Catholic Dossier, and hosted the Basics of Catholicism conference at Notre Dame for many years. A tireless writer, he published countless books on matters of faith and philosophy, as well as witty novels, including the well-known Father Dowling Mysteries and a more recent series of mysteries set at Notre Dame.