We are a liberal arts institute in the original sense of the word ‘liberal’. Our goal is to cultivate young people into balanced, contemplative, steadfast adults. Our curriculum follows the great books programme — studying the works that have shaped Western civilization and do so until this very day.
Our identity is neither ‘progressive’ nor ‘conservative’ — instead, we are classical. Following Aristotle, we believe that every form of contemplation starts with ‘wonder’ (Met. I.2.) and a genuine quest for truth across various academic disciplines.
Yet wonder needs anchorage — a star that guides the ship to its destination (cf. Aquinas, De Regno). Our anchor points are the fundamental principles of Western civilization. Specifically, man is a social creature, created Imago Dei (Gen. 1:27; cf. Caritas in Veritate) and endowed with unalienable dignity (cf. Dignitas Humanae; Dignitas Infinita) which expresses itself in a rich familial and cultural tapestry.
The Son of Man teaches us: “You are the light of the world.” Amazed by the beauty of Western tradition, Lux Mundi aims to form students anew into the light of the world.