OLSWA has developed an outstanding educational program through a thorough study and enthusiastic reception of the Catholic educational tradition and teaching concerning the liberal arts. Theology, traditionally referred to as the “Queen of the Sciences,” and Philosophy, traditionally viewed as the “Handmaid of Theology,” are at the heart of the program, as they are the heart of higher education in the Catholic tradition. At the same time, other disciplines are not neglected: literature, history, fine arts, languages, mathematics, and the natural sciences are all allotted their due space. The courses are divided into five departments: Theology; Philosophy; Literature; Languages, Arts and Social Sciences; and Mathematics and Natural Science. Additional courses, primarily those suited to second and third year students, are being added to those listed below as we further develop our three-year program.

Every educated person ought to have a certain breadth of knowledge concerning the most important accomplishments and ideas of man, and the Academy seeks to ensure that each of her students obtains this knowledge. At the same time, students are individuals, having specific talents, goals, and dreams. To accommodate this diversity, several academic programs are available, providing the student with ample opportunity to pursue a rich variety of advanced courses in the fields at the heart of a liberal arts education, as well as a variety of courses in other fields. The student may choose among these according to what best meets his interests and needs.