The Center for Thomas More Studies
Our Mission
To advance the study and teaching of Thomas More’s life and writings, with a special emphasis on More’s understanding of law, liberty, and leading citizenship.
Major Programs
- Publication of educational resources, especially the CTMS website to support research projects on Thomas More and statesmanship, the Essential Works of Thomas More resource companion to the text, and an upcoming Leading Citizens website
- Annual scholarly conference at the University of Dallas
- Grants for research and advanced study of Thomas More
- Courses on Thomas More, tailored to particular interests
- Regional conferences for teachers, offered in conjunction with local universities
Director
Gerard Wegemer, Ph.D. is professor of literature at the University of Dallas and the founding director of the Center for Thomas More Studies. Among his publications are The Essential Works of Thomas More (2020), edited with Dr. Stephen W. Smith; Thomas More's Trial by Jury (2011), edited with Henry Asgar Kelly and Louis Karlin; A Thomas More Source Book (2004), edited with Dr. Stephen W. Smith; Thomas More on Statesmanship (1996); and Thomas More: A Portrait of Courage(1995).