The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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

Why Masonic Education?

We arent fulfilling our promise. New members want to know. Existing members dont know. Informed members have ownership.

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Why Masonic Education?

Masonic Education
Promotes participation and involvement Aids in new member recruitment Provides a basis for growth

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Scottish Rite Master Craftsman

Knowledge is Power.
Francis Bacon

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Part OneBasic Course

Open book exam for each lesson Graded and returned with next lesson No time limit on lessons Recognition at completion of course

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Part OneBasic Course

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

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Director of Education
Responsible for all Educational activities Keep track of course participants Administer Mentoring Program Arrange recognition events Education at meetings
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Basic Course Curriculum

Masonic & Scottish Rite Basics Lodge of Perfection Chapter of Rose Croix Council of Kadosh Consistory of Masters of the Royal Secret Scottish Rite Honors
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Sample Question
How many degrees were there when the first Grand Lodge was organized?
a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four e. Five
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Sample Question
When was the territorial jurisdiction between the Southern and Northern Masonic Jurisdictions established?
a. 1804 b. 1811 c. 1813 d. 1827 e. 1842
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Sample Question
What is the meaning of Kadosh?

a. Holy/Consecrated
b. Sublime Temple c. Unspeakable d. Without Darkness e. Original

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Uses of Program
Individual Study Study Groups Reunion Classes Mentoring Program Requirement for Leadership Educational Features

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Scope of the Total Program

Part TwoAdvanced Principles
Esoteric Aspects of the Rite Philosophic and religious traditions Kabbala and Hermeticism Understanding signs, symbols, metaphors, and allegories

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Advanced Course
Administered by Supreme Council Specific curriculum being developed Emphasis on essays Lessons available later this year

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

What Next?
Now is the time to start. Material is availabletoday! Promote it in your Valley. The results will be positive.

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

Questions

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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