Homepage - Dominican House of Studies The Dominican House of Studies Educating Preachers of Truth in Charity. Catholic theology in the Thomistic tradition for Dominican students and all who are interested in serving the Church, evangelizing the world, and growing in virtue, wisdom, and holiness. from 2026 from 2026 Latest Content Donate Post Tuesday April, 14 Request a Mass at the Tomb of Saint Thomas Post Friday March, 06 Navigating the Mysteries of our Faith: A Journey with Saint Thomas Like the constellations in the night sky, the truths synthesized by Saint Thomas Aquinas remain fixed and bright Dominicana Wednesday February, 18 Lent Means More Dominicana is a publication of the Dominican student brothers of the St. Joseph Province of the Order of Preachers. This blog post is originally from this publication Post Tuesday February, 17 From Blueprints to the Summa: Building the Kingdom with Saint Thomas Aquinas She was planning on becoming a construction or project manager. However, the Lord had other plans for her, as she explained: “I became employed by the Lord, to build His kingdom one student at a time.” Post Thursday February, 12 Studying in Service to the Church for the Renewal of Religious Life What greater love can we find? Dominicana Wednesday February, 11 Life as God Sees It Dominicana is a publication of the Dominican student brothers of the St. Joseph Province of the Order of Preachers. This blog post is originally from this publication Post Wednesday January, 28 Mass of Saint Thomas Aquinas 2026 Homily of Father Dominic Legge for the Mass of Saint Thomas Aquinas Post Friday January, 23 Was Dante a Thomist? 2026 Aquinas Lecture Post Friday January, 30 Treasures of the Dominican House of Studies: A Look Inside the Rare Book Collection Father John Martin Ruiz, O.P., head librarian, recently explained some of the special treasures that the Dominican House library holds. Post Friday January, 23 First Things Article Highlights DHS Post Wednesday November, 26 Scholarship Opportunities for High-Achieving Students at the Dominican House of Studies The PFIC now has a limited number of Presidential Scholarships available to students applying to begin studying with us in the Fall of 2026. Post Wednesday May, 21 New President Named! Rev. Dominic Legge, OP to be next President of the Pontifical Faculty! Post Tuesday May, 06 2025 St. Dominic Medal Recipient: Bp. Daniel Flores Commencement: Friday May 16, 2025 at 5pm in the Dominican House of Studies Chapel (by invitation only) Lighting the Path Wednesday April, 30 The Role of Community in Dominican Formation The fraternity of the Dominicans is symbolic of the deeper communion to which all Christians are called. Teaching friars the power of community while pursuing their religious education serves as a powerful witness that Dominican life offers exactly what people are desperately seeking. Not just to those within the order, but in the Church and in the world. Lighting the Path Friday January, 31 The Freedom of Understanding the Causative Nature of God God is the ultimate standard of truth. Grounding our lives in the objective reality of His will brings freedom, stability, and peace. Lighting the Path Thursday June, 13 Heeding God’s Call: A Tale of Faith, Service, and Seeking Truth Faith is not a static pursuit. It is a lifelong journey requiring us to be in tune with God’s will. Whether in a foreign land, on a battlefield, or in the comfort of our childhood home, if we prayerfully seek to recognize God’s call, He will guide us where He needs us to be. Lighting the Path Wednesday May, 22 Finding Joy Through Serving Christ The eternal happiness of doing His work is exponentially greater than any worldly happiness we can find in our mortal existence on earth. If you seek God in all your endeavors, you will find true joy in all you do. Lighting the Path Monday April, 29 A Journey in Theology and Illumination As we grow our relationship with God, He will reveal the path that empowers us to serve Him best. Graduate school alumna Molly Egilsrud had this truth made manifest to her as she pursued her master’s degree at The Dominican House of Studies. Lighting the Path Thursday March, 14 Bringing His Knowledge to the World The path to Christ is both deeply personal and inherently communal. It underscores the importance of seeking Christ for personal enlightenment and as a mission to bring truth and clarity to others. Post Monday February, 26 2024 St. Dominic Medal Recipient: Mr. John Garvey Commencement: Friday May 10, 2024 at 5pm in the Dominican House of Studies Chapel (by invitation only) Lighting the Path Thursday February, 22 How the Dominican House of Studies Empowers Teachers to Send His Light Into the World Sister Maria Catherine moves young people to eschew the hollow distractions of the world and instead fill their hearts and minds with the solid Word of Christ. Post Saturday January, 27 Fr. Basil Cole, O.P. named Master of Sacred Theology Emeritus Professor Father Basil Cole, O.P., was recently given one of the highest honors of the Dominican Order. He was named a Master of Sacred Theology and now follows in a long line of great theologians going back to the founding of the Order. Dominicana Wednesday August, 02 Forgetfulness Sin makes us forget. Sin is a “turning away” that makes it easy to forget. And it has a compounding effect, as the only way we can justify our sin to ourselves is through a forgetfulness of God... Dominicana Tuesday May, 16 Can You See That You Are a Prophet? ...the prophet is not a simple fortune teller or magician Dominicana Friday May, 12 The Cross, Again? "Why do we talk about the Cross outside of Lent? Hasn’t Jesus won the victory over death and sin already?" Dominicana Tuesday May, 09 The Tree of Prayer “Which tree are you most proud of?” Dominicana Friday May, 05 Give It Up for God "What is the most important thing in your life? What would you do if God asked you to give it up?" Dominicana Tuesday May, 02 Action and Procession "Is there a point to bringing the bread and wine to the priest during the Mass?" Post Tuesday April, 18 2023 St. Dominic Medal Recipient: Msgr. Andrew Baker Commencement: Friday May 12, 2023 at 5pm in the Dominican House of Studies Chapel (by invitation only) Dominicana Tuesday March, 21 Lenten Joy "We find ourselves this Lenten week surrounded by a trifecta of celebratory days—this is odd. Shouldn’t we be dour? Shouldn’t we be occupied with doing penance and mourning for our sins? Were not those ashes to set us on a path of dismal gloom until the great Easter Proclamation brings it to a happy end?..." Dominicana Friday March, 17 God’s Suffering Shepherds "It does not take a genius to figure out that God has a thing for shepherds. From Abel to Jacob, Moses to David, and Amos to the shepherds of Bethlehem..." Post Monday March, 06 Professor Jonathan Lunine McDonald Agape Visiting Scholar Dominicana Friday January, 27 God at Rock Bottom "The very idiom hitting rock bottom indicates a hopeful reality." Dominicana Tuesday January, 24 Everything Pertains to Love "The word 'love' is cheap..." Dominicana Friday January, 20 Remedy For a Common Evil "Abortion remains the most contentious moral debate of our time..." Post Thursday January, 05 Resquiescat in Pace: Pope Benedict XVI "...the last sentiment he articulated as he was fading from this world into the next was a simple profession of love for Jesus Christ." Dominicana Friday December, 16 Now That’s What I Call Advent "Love it or hate it, Christmas music is perennially around." Moral Minute Monday November, 28 The Moral Minute: Audio Reflections by Fr. Petri Video Friday November, 11 Alumni Video Testimonials Hear from our inspiring alumni Dominicana Friday November, 11 When Johnny Comes Marching Home A veteran's day reflection. Video Tuesday October, 25 A Video Tour of the Dominican House of Studies Join the Teller Brothers on a virtual tour! Dominicana Monday October, 17 An Autumnal Fascination with Satan "In this cozy and creepy season, our spiritual battles are not against Satan alone." Dominicana Tuesday October, 11 Sanctuary Lamp "Next to each tabernacle reserving the Blessed Sacrament, there burns a steady flame, sometimes white, sometimes red, but always communicating the same thing: Jesus Christ—body, blood, soul, and divinity—dwells here." Dominicana Friday October, 07 A Reliable Aid in Every Age "HELP AMERICA PRAY THE ROSARY" Dominicana Tuesday October, 04 God the Chess Master? "Many people think about God’s will in a manner similar to [a] chess game. Thankfully, this is not how God’s will works in the human person." Dominicana Friday September, 23 Eucharistic Concomitance and the Resurrection "We know by faith that Jesus Christ, the eternal Word with his assumed human nature whole, resplendent, and never more alive, now dwells forever in the glory to which he calls us." Dominicana Tuesday September, 13 The Meaning of Life No, it’s not 42. Donate Scholarship Opportunities for High-Achieving Students at the Dominican House of Studies The DHS is pleased to offer a limited number of Presidential Scholarships to students intending to matriculate with us in the Fall. Scholarships are available for all of our degree programs, and will be awarded based on academic merit and student need. These awards may be partial or full, covering part or all of your tuition and fees. for students Explore Life at the Dominican House of Studies Our faculty offers a rigorous theological education, always teaching our students to receive and interpret the Word of God within the scope of the theological tradition of Saint Thomas Aquinas and to preach in the power of the Spirit to turn hearts and minds to God. Plan Your Visit The Experience Apply Today The human heart is animated by Truth. The human being is most perfected in acts of knowledge and love. Convinced that the human heart is most fully alive when animated by the light of truth, our patron St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers over 800 years ago to profess the truths of the Christian faith boldly for the salvation of souls. our story Passing on the fruits of contemplation The Dominican House of Studies is a school of theological training for the Dominican friars of the Province of St. Joseph. For centuries, religious and laity have been formed in the sapiential wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas. The life in which contemplation overflows into action images the diffusion of God’s communication of goodness to all creatures. “This is the ultimate perfection of the contemplative life, namely that the Divine truth be not only seen but also loved.” STh II-II, q. 180, a. 7, ad. 1 academics Our Programs See All Master of Arts (Theology) (M.A.) Master of Arts (Thomistic Studies) Master of Divinity (M. Div.) Baccalaureate of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) 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