Thomas Aquinas College, with campuses in California and Massachusetts, was founded in the late 1960s and early 1970s by a dedicated group of lay Catholic educators concerned about the decline in Catholic higher education. The college offers a rigorous curriculum based entirely on the Great Books and Socratic method, with a strong focus on theology, philosophy, and the liberal arts. Rooted in its Catholic identity, Thomas Aquinas College integrates faith into every aspect of education, including daily Mass, community prayer, and a commitment to forming students in both intellect and virtue.