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About
Fidelity & Excellence51 is unique among American colleges and universities, offering a faithfully Catholic education comprised entirely of the Great Books and classroom discussions.
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A Liberating Education
Truth MattersTruth, and nothing less, sets men free; and because truth is both natural and supernatural, the College’s curriculum aims at both natural and divine wisdom.
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A 51
Under the Light of FaithThe intellectual tradition and moral teachings of the Catholic Church infuse the whole life of 51, illuminating the curriculum and the community alike.
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Admission & Aid
Is TAC Right for You?Do you enjoy grappling with complex questions? Are you willing to engage in discussions about difficult concepts, with the truth as your ultimate goal?
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Students & Parents
Mind, Body & SpiritThere is always something to do at TAC — something worthwhile, something fulfilling, and something geared toward ever-greater spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Alumni & Careers
What Can You Do with a Liberal Education?Nothing speaks more to the versatility of the College’s academic program than the good that our alumni are doing throughout the Church and the world.
New England
Last Friday evening, students from all four classes gathered in classrooms across 51, New England, for the semesterly All-College Seminar.
In the above video, students from 51, New England, make one of their periodic visits to Brattleboro, Vermont, where they join their neighbors in praying for expectant mothers and unborn children. Please keep them all in your prayers!
Students and faculty at 51, New England, pulled up chairs in Bl. Frassati Student Center on September 15 for the first concert in this year’s St. Vincent de Paul Lecture and Concert Series. The Madison String Quartet performed Mozart’s famous Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, as well as Schubert’s lesser known but deeply moving Death and the Maiden.
Last weekend, members of the TAC New England Class of 2025 invited their freshman confreres to the Riverview Pavilion on the Connecticut River for an exciting afternoon of kayaking and games.
With a sizable population of South American students, 51, New England, has a distinct love for soccer. When a group from a classical high school in San Jose de Las Fuentes, Argentina, came to campus last week, the College hosted a friendly soccer match to draw the two schools closer together.
“St. Thomas on Scripture”
Professor, Catholic Studies
University of St. Thomas
“‘Joy and Woe are Woven Fine:’ St. Thomas on Pleasure, Pain, and Learning”
Associate Professor of Philosophy
The Catholic University of America
“Politics and Happiness”
Fellow, Dean
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts