The College of Saint Thomas More is a Catholic, Liberal Arts institution, faithful to the Magisterium, the liturgical traditions of the Roman Rite, and the intellectual, moral, and spiritual traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Catechism teaches that God created man to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this life so that he might be happy with Him forever in the next.  Accordingly, as the College exists in order to assist men and women to achieve their supernatural end, Knowledge, Love, and Service form the pillars upon which the College is built.

To Know

The first pillar (Knowledge) is served by a rigorous course of studies that begins with the Liberal Arts and Classical Languages and culminates in Literature, Philosophy, and Theology.  This curriculum enables students to deepen their knowledge of God by rightly ordering their thoughts, helping them to discern order in the created world, developing their imagination, and preparing them to receive supernatural truths communicated by divine revelation.

To Love

The second pillar (Love) is served by a commitment to fostering the spiritual and moral life of students by making the rich liturgical traditions of the Roman Rite available on campus.  The sacred Liturgy of the Church, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Sacraments, sacred music, common prayer and devotions, and a commitment to moral virtue are central to the life of the College and are intended to encourage the development of supernatural life and divine charity.

To Serve

The third pillar (Service) is served by providing a vibrant Catholic culture wherein students may perfect the virtues required of their state in life.  Such virtues (work, discipline, cooperation, modesty, friendship, civility, etc.) pervade campus life, enabling students to grow and mature in service and charity toward God and neighbor, so as to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.