The Freemasons & The Great Seal is a fun and thought-provoking Master Craftsman mini course that invites you to explore one of America's most enduring mysteries: is there a true connection between Freemasonry and The Great Seal of the United States, famously printed on every one-dollar bill? Drawing from in-depth historical analysis and rich visual symbolism, this course unpacks the origins of the Seal, the roles played by early American leaders, and the emergence of Masonic imagery in American culture. You'll examine the eye-in-the-triangle, the unfinished pyramid, and the rise of conspiracy theories—while separating myth from fact in the multi-media learning materials. After this course, you'll be able to decide for yourself if there are legitimate symbolic or historical connections between the Masonic fraternity and The Great Seal.

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is a complete system of Masonic degress from the 1st through the 32nd degrees. However, in the United States, the right to confer the first three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry are reserved for Grand Lodges.  Though around the world the "blue" degrees of the Scottish Rite are communicated more than any other, in the United States these degrees are all but unknown to most Masons.

In this course, students will be introduced to the Scottish Rite Blue degrees through the book Albert Pike’s The Porch & The Middle Chamber: The Book of The Lodge by Arturo de Hoyos, 33° Grand Cross. Students will also explore the history of the development of these degrees, examine early American craft lodge rituals and read and study a complete monitor of the Scottish Rite Blue degrees as completed by Albert Pike.

Students who complete the course will receieve a specially designed pin and certificate of completion.