Programs
Masterclasses
Short courses on the Great Tradition — online and in person.
Learn from the Tradition
Masterclasses on the Great Tradition
Our Masterclasses are short, focused courses designed to bring the riches of the Catholic intellectual tradition to life. Led by expert instructors, each course combines lectures, discussion, and primary source readings — available both online and in person across Canada.
Whether you're a teacher, parish leader, student, or simply a seeker, these courses offer a rigorous yet accessible entry into the ideas that have shaped Western civilization.
Philosophy
The Philosophy of Aquinas
An introduction to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas — the Angelic Doctor whose synthesis of faith and reason remains the cornerstone of Catholic philosophy. Topics include the five ways, natural law, virtue, and the nature of the soul.
Leadership
Virtuous Leadership
What does it mean to lead well? Drawing on Aristotle, Aquinas, and the Catholic tradition of the virtues, this course equips participants to lead with prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance in professional and communal life.
Culture
Christian Beauty and Art
Why does beauty matter? This course explores the Catholic theology of beauty — from the cathedrals and icons of Christendom to the crisis of modern aesthetics — and asks how Christians can recover the arts as a path to God.
Education
Classical Education for Teachers
A practical and philosophical introduction to classical education for teachers and school leaders. Covers the trivium, the liberal arts, the role of wonder, and how to build a curriculum rooted in the Great Books tradition.
How It Works
Course Format
4–6 sessions per course
Online (live) and in-person across Canada
Reading guides and primary sources included
Small cohort format with discussion
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New masterclass cohorts are announced throughout the year. Sign up to be the first to know when registration opens.