Welcome to the Aquinas House of Studies. We offer courses within the Roman Catholic tradition, partnering with families to provide faithful, excellent teaching and formation in the virtuous life. Our offerings include Church History, Scripture, Philosophy, Literature, Mariology, and Theology of the Body. We are also pleased to offer courses exclusively for young men (Virtuous Manhood) and young ladies (Feminine Genius).
Mrs. Monika Minehart
Aquinas House of Studies seeks to support the spiritual formation of students into the image of Christ through fostering a strong prayer life fixed firmly in the liturgical traditions of the Church aided by the study of Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the Catholic Liberal Arts tradition.
Loyal to the Magisterium and under the Blessed Virgin Mary's mantle of protection, the Aquinas House of Studies seeks to guide students in diligent work, prayer, and praise so that along with our patron, St. Thomas Aquinas, we may earnestly pray, non nisi te, Domine (Lord, nothing except you.)
We offer classes under Scholé Academy for grades 4 through 12.
Monika Minehart is a homeschooling mother of five. In her 20 years of working in Catholic Religious Education, she has instructed children and adults as a Director of Religious Education, Youth Minister, and Faith Formation Facilitator. She earned her B.A. in English and Early Christian Studies from The University of Michigan and her M.A. in Divinity from The University of Chicago with a focus in Biblical Studies and Koine Greek. In her spare time, Monika enjoys reading, weightlifting, and baking. Her favorite saint is St. Thérèse of Lisieux and she strives to ever keep in mind one of St. Thérèse's favorite quotes, "The world is thy ship and not thy home."
Our Catholic Studies courses seek to guide students in diligent work, understanding, prayer, and praise, inviting them to devotedly participate in the rich tradition of Catholic faith and study. Course topics include the Catechism, Mariology, Theology of the Body, and formation courses for young men and women.
Humanities courses in the Aquinas House of Studies introduce students to the abiding history, literature, and art of the West according to a distinctly Catholic perspective. From the medieval world through modern Catholic artists, students encounter the cultural heritage of the Church firsthand.
Students may pursue special interests in the Aquinas House of Studies, including Theology of the Body, Catholic art, and workshops with particular skills, topics, and authors in view. Courses like Feminine Genius and Virtuous Manhood offer formation tailored to young women and young men.
