The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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The Scottish Rite Master CraftsmanProgram
By Curtis N. Lancaster, 33, Lt. Grand Commander
and SGIG in Utah
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Why Masonic Education?

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

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Why Masonic Education?

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

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Scottish RiteMaster Craftsman
Knowledge is Power. Francis Bacon
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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

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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 proceduresof the Rite

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Part OneBasic Course

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

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Part OneBasic Course

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

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Director of Education

• Responsible for all Educational activities
• Keep track of course participants
• Administer Mentoring Program
• Arrange recognition events
• Education at meetings

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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

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Sample Question

• How many degrees were there when
• the first Grand Lodge was organized?
• a. One
• b. Two
• c. Three
• d. Four
• e. Five

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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

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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

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Sample Question

• What is the meaning of Kadosh?
• a. Holy/Consecrated
• b. Sublime Temple
• c. Unspeakable
• d. Without Darkness
• e. Original

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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

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Uses of Program

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

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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

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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

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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

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Advanced Course

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

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What Next?

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

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Questions

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The Scottish Rite Master CraftsmanProgram
By Curtis N. Lancaster, 33, Lt. Grand Commander
and SGIG in Utah