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The Scottish Rite Master CraftsmanProgram

By Curtis N. Lancaster, 33°, Lt. Grand Commander and SGIG in UtahBy Curtis N. Lancaster, 33°, Lt. Grand Commander and SGIG in Utah

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Why Masonic Education?

• We aren’t fulfilling our promise.• New members want to know.• Existing members don’t know.• Informed members have ownership.


Why Masonic Education?

• Masonic Education—» Promotes participation and

involvement

» Aids in new member recruitment

» Provides a basis for growth


Scottish RiteMaster Craftsman

“Knowledge is Power.”—Francis Bacon


Scope of the Program

• Designed to educate ALL members about the Scottish Rite» Candidate education as follow-on to

Reunion experience

» Continuing member education through self- and/or group-study

» Curriculum developed and provided by the Supreme Council


Scope of the Program• Two Part Program• Part One –Introduction to the Rite

» Origin and history of the Rite» Structure and governance of the Rite» Themes of the four bodies of the Rite» Nature of the ritual» Basic policy & procedures

of the Rite


Part One—Basic Course

• Open book exam for each lesson• Graded and returned with

next lesson• No time limit on lessons• Recognition at completion of course


Part One—Basic Course

• Low cost: $35, plus s/h• Resource material provided• Administered by Supreme Council• Conducted at Valley level• Recommend Director of

Education


Director of Education

• Responsible for all Educational activities

• Keep track of course participants• Administer Mentoring Program• Arrange recognition events• Education at meetings


Basic Course Curriculum

• Masonic & Scottish Rite Basics

• Lodge of Perfection

• Chapter of Rose Croix

• Council of Kadosh

• Consistory of Masters of theRoyal Secret

• Scottish Rite Honors


Sample Question

How many degrees were there when

the first Grand Lodge was organized?a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

e. Five


Sample Question

When was the territorial jurisdictionbetween the Southern and NorthernMasonic Jurisdictions established?

a. 1804b. 1811c. 1813d. 1827e. 1842


Sample Question

How many American states are in the

Southern Jurisdiction?a. Twenty-two

b. Twenty-eight

c. Thirty-three

d. Thirty-five

e. Forty-five


Sample Question

What is the meaning of “Kadosh”?a. Holy/Consecrated

b. Sublime Temple

c. Unspeakable

d. Without Darkness

e. Original


Sample Question

List the Principal Officer for each:a. Lodge of Perfection

b. Chapter of Rose Croix

c. Council of Kadosh

d. Consistory

e. Supreme Council


Uses of Program

• Individual Study

• Study Groups

• Reunion Classes

• Mentoring Program

• Requirement for Leadership

• Educational Features


Scope of the Total Program

• Part Two—Advanced Principles» Esoteric Aspects of the Rite

» Philosophic and religious traditions

» Kabbala and Hermeticism

» Understanding signs, symbols, metaphors, and allegories


Advanced Course

• Curriculum being developed by the Scottish Rite Research Society

• Electronic lecture series to provide essential information to interpreting and understanding the teachings of the degrees


Advanced Course

• Will include a list of websites, resources, and recommended reading lists to aid in study

• Syllabus of themes, ideas, concepts, and applications of each degree


Advanced Course

• Administered by Supreme Council

• Specific curriculum being developed

• Emphasis on essays

• Lessons available later this year


What Next?

• Now is the time to start.

• Material is available—today!

• Promote it in your Valley.

• The results will be positive.


Questions

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The Scottish Rite Master CraftsmanProgram

By Curtis N. Lancaster, 33°, Lt. Grand Commander and SGIG in UtahBy Curtis N. Lancaster, 33°, Lt. Grand Commander and SGIG in Utah

the scottish rite master craftsman program by curtis n. lancaster, 33°, lt. grand commander and...

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