A Saint for the Real World: G.K. Chesterton on Thomas Aquinas discussed by Dale Ahlquist
The Annual Aquinas Lecture, delivered by Dale Ahlquist, offered a compelling meditation on G.K. Chesterton’s account of the enduring relevance of the Thomistic tradition. Drawing faculty, students, and guests into a shared pursuit of wisdom, the event invited reflection on the unity of faith and reason—so often fragmented in contemporary discourse, yet profoundly integrated in the vision of St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Rosary College Professors Featured at National Conference on Catholic Education Renewal
Two professors from Rosary College will be featured speakers at the 2nd Adeodatus National Conference, held June 18–21, 2025 at Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Dr. Elizabeth L'Arrivee
- June 2025
Rosary College Courses Now Transferable to CUA
Faithful, affordable, and now CUA-approved: A clear path for Catholic homeschoolers, dual-enrollment families, traditional undergraduates, religious, career-changers, and anyone seeking a serious Catholic education rooted in the liberal arts.
- Dr. Elizabeth L'Arrivee
- June 2025
A Sign of Hope: Newman Guide Colleges March for Life
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, Newman Guide Recommended colleges are a great source of hope for a culture in great need of pro-life, Christian witness. At these places, young people are receiving an education that integrates faith and science, teaches critical thinking, and deepens their understanding.
- Cardinal Newman Society Staff
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A New Light in America
For six decades, most education in the United States has been corrupted, and even many Catholic schools and colleges have strayed from their mission. At its worst, some Catholic education—especially higher education—has been captured by false ideology and infidelity, malforming students and leading them away from God.
- Kelly Salomon
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Four Great Christian Writers of the 20th Century:
Eliot, Waugh, Lewis, & Tolkien
Rosary College held its first Fiat short course from February 16th through May 20th, 2024, in person, attended by 50 participants here in the Upstate of Greenville, SC. The Fiat short course was, Four Great Christian Writers of the 20th Century: Eliot, Waugh, Lewis, & Tolkien. Rosary College learners can access this short course in four parts, choosing any or all of the teachings of the four great Christian writers of the 20th Century. See the short course features below:
Available For Free
1st Fiat Short Course – T.S. Eliot by Father Longenecker
Eliot’s Inferno: The Waste Land and Early Poems
Eliot’s Purgatorio: Ash Wednesday and The Journey of the Magi
Eliot’s Paradiso: Four Quartets
2nd Fiat Short Course – Evelyn Waugh, by Professor Joseph Pearce
Introduction to Evelyn Waugh and Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
3rd Fiat Short Course – C.S. Lewis by Father Longenecker
The Christian Apologetics of C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy
The Chronicles of Narnia
4th Fiat Short Course – J.R.R. Tolkien by Professor Joseph Pearce
Tolkien’s Philosophy of Myth
The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings
Sample Short Course
J.R.R. Tolkien Short Course
Approx. 2 hours and 48 mins. of content
In his discussion of Tolkien’s mythology, Joseph Pearce explains how myths reflect divine reality and transmit important truths. He analyzes “The Hobbit,” emphasizing its themes of adventure, bravery, and the moral growth of the characters. Pearce also examines “The Lord of the Rings,” emphasizing the work’s intricate mythology, the conflict between good and evil, and the profound influence of Tolkien’s Catholic faith. Here’s the list of the per week discussion:
1. Tolkien’s Philosophy of Myth
2. The Hobbit
3. The Lord of the Rings
*Attendance is free thanks to the course being sponsored by Our Lady of the Rosary Parish; however, a “Goodwill Gift” is recommended to help offset the cost of the course. Payment options will be available at the event for those willing to contribute.
If you have any questions about the course, please send an email to contact@rosary.college.
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