It is time to create
Our Fine Arts & Humanities programs invite students to wrestle with big questions and bring human stories to life. You might be under the hot stage lights, in the scene shop with paint on your hands, in a rehearsal room finding the right pitch, or around a seminar table debating philosophy, theology, or history line by line. Our liberal arts approach means that the humanities are woven into daily life at Aquinas, so you’ll never be boxed into one path. You’ll experiment and shape a course of study that feels distinctly your own—one that grants you the power to understand and impact the world around you.
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Majors & Minors
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English |
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Music |
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Philosophy |
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Theatre |
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Theology |
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Virtual Tour
Want to get a better glimpse of Aquinas College? Visit our on-campus virtual tour to discover 10 different spots Aquinas has to offer. Imagine yourself at AQ while exploring from anywhere!
Insignis Honors Program
The Insignis Honors Program at Aquinas College offers high-achieving students a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, exclusive research opportunities, and a vibrant community that fosters intellectual growth and professional success.
Clubs
At Aquinas, enhance your degree and build professional connections by joining student-led business clubs and organizations offering hands-on networking and leadership experience in the Grand Rapids community.
Upcoming Performances
Want the chance to see our Saints perform on stage? Throughout the school year, the Music Department hosts many concerts and events. All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Fine Arts & Humanities News
Aquinas Performing Arts Center Celebrates 20 Years of Theatre on Campus
For the last 20 years, the Aquinas PAC has been home to not only productions by the Aquinas Theatre Department, but also Circle Theatre and the Catholic Secondary schools. In a collaboration unlike any in the country, these theatre organizations share space, support one another, and remind audiences...
History Comes Alive for Students At Community Archives and Research Center
Longer class periods in Aquinas’ block model pilot program mean students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in each subject. For this history class, that means they have time to visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s off-site collections and see the past up close.
AQ Cultural Learning Trip with Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Immersive learning allows students to explore the culture of indigenous people in Michigan.
Aquinas Students are Taking College One Class at a Time, Literally
Citing increased focus, reduced stress, flexibility, friendships and memorable experiences, students are thriving in the Block Model pilot program, also known as one-class-at-a-time scheduling.
Aquinas College Joins Laudato Si’ Action Platform, Begins Planning
The planning will result in a seven-year road map to guide the college, which already has an advanced and highly regarded sustainability program, towards an even more sustainable future of care for the earth and humanity.