A professor in the English Department at the University of Dallas and author of several books on Thomas More, Dr. Gerard Wegemer presented Thomas More as an example for all who strive to be a positive force in their families and country. It was More’s dedication to self-cultivation and the liberty of the human person that made him the great man that he was, Wegemer said.  More believed that the liberty of a person or a nation is possible only with the cultivation of four major arts: the liberal arts, virtue, law, and rhetoric.

A professor in the English Department at the University of Dallas and author of several books on Thomas More, Dr. Gerard Wegemer presented Thomas More as an example for all who strive to be a positive force in their families and country. It was More’s dedication to self-cultivation and the liberty of the human person that made him the great man that he was, Wegemer said. More believed that the liberty of a person or a nation is possible only with the cultivation of four major arts: the liberal arts, virtue, law, and rhetoric.

A professor in the English Department at the University of Dallas and author of several books on Thomas More, Dr. Gerard Wegemer presented Thomas More as an example for all who strive to be a positive force in their families and country. It was More’s dedication to self-cultivation and the liberty of the human person that made him the great man that he was, Wegemer said.&nbsp; More believed that the liberty of a person or a nation is possible only with the cultivation of four major arts: the liberal arts, virtue, law, and rhetoric.

Thomas More on the Liberal Arts | Dr. Gerard Wegemer

At Christendom College, we believe education is more than gaining knowledge—it’s about pursuing true wisdom. As a Catholic liberal arts college, our mission is to guide students on the path to Christian wisdom, grounded in the love and contemplation of both natural and divinely revealed truth. This journey doesn’t happen in the classroom alone. Through vibrant campus life, community events, and spiritual opportunities, students are encouraged to cultivate the moral virtues and habits of Christian living. These virtues prepare them to properly order the material and spiritual goods of life, equipping them for a higher purpose. To enrich this formation, the college regularly hosts speakers who inspire and challenge our students to grow in mind, heart, and soul. We invite you to be part of this journey by joining us for these thought-provoking lectures. These talks provide a chance to engage with the ideas shaping our students and to explore how faith and reason together lead to truth. Come listen, learn, and grow with us.

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