Thomas Aquinas was a 13th century philosopher and theologian who was imprisoned by his own family for two years. He wrote over 60 works and is best known for his Summa Theologiae and Summa contra Gentiles. His philosophy became the official doctrine of the Catholic Church and had a profound influence on Catholic education, with Aquinas viewed as the patron saint of Catholic schools and universities.

1. THOMAS AQUINAS
(1225-27)-1274

2. Biography

3. At the age of 5 he was sent
to the Monastery

4. He was imprisoned for nearly
2 years by his own family.

5. Summa theologiae and Summa
contra gentiles.

6. Neo-Thomism

7. Contributions
 In less than 50 years he wrote 60 works
 The main base to the philosophy teachings in
Catholic institutes.

8.  He taught that humans have a natural
capacity to know many things without special
divine revelation.
 Natural Law is one of the most influential
parts of Thomist philosophy.

9. Influence and Impact on
Education
 His philosophy is the official doctrine of the
Roman Catholic Church.
 A Patron Saint of all Catholic
schools, colleges, and universities.

11.  Believed that there was no conflict needed
between reason and faith; they are
complimentary rather then contradictory.
 He reintroduced reason: knowledge can be
acquired through the world instead of only
through revelation.