Walter J. Thompson

Walter J. Thompson is a Senior Fellow at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, specializing in ethics, political philosophy, and theology within the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition. He previously served as Dean (2013–2024) and contributed to founding the International Theological Institute (ITI) in Gaming, Austria, under St. John Paul II's initiative. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Notre Dame.

• Education: Georgetown University (Political Philosophy), University of Notre Dame (Political Philosophy)

His research focuses on integrating classical philosophy with Catholic intellectual tradition, particularly in ethics and political thought. He teaches philosophy, Sacred Scripture, and theology, emphasizing primary texts of the Church Fathers and Doctors.

Awards:

• Matchette Prize for Young Scholars (American Catholic Philosophical Association)

Leadership & Grants:

• Former Dean of Thomas More College (2013–2024)
• Co-founded the International Theological Institute (ITI), Austria

Labs/Teams:

• Core faculty member at Thomas More College’s liberal arts program
• Contributed to ITI’s pedagogical model emphasizing primary theological sources