Course Catalogue

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.

For over 223 years, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry has been fullfilling the promise of more light in Masonry.  But with such a long and stroied history, a well-defined central structure and a myriad of symbols and lessons to absorb, often a new Scottish Rite candidate can feel overwhlemed.  This short course will help Scottish Rite Candidates and newly made Scottish Rite Masons get the most out of their Scottish Rite Reunion experience. 

COST: If you are a Scottish Rite Candidate OR have recieved your 32° within 60 days of enrollment, the course is FREE.  Exsiting Scottish Rite Masons: $33

Candidates: Please write to membership@scottishrite.org OR contact your Valley Secretary for a promocode to access the course.

As a Master Mason, how much do you know about the basic teachings of your Blue Lodge?  In this mini-course, Master Masons will be quizzed on their existing knowledge of basic Masonic History, Ritual and Symbolism.  Whether you have been newly raised or are a Mason with decades of experience, this course will test what you know about Freemasonry already. It will also determine if you are ready to proceed to some of the more advanced courses in the Master Craftsman® Online College. 

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman™: Symbolic Lodge course will familiarize students with aspects of the development of Blue Lodge Masonry and explore some of its developing symbolism.

Albert Pike’s book, Esoterika: The Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry will be used as the primary text and several sections of the Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide (3rd Edition) will also be used.

TEXT BOOKS MUST BE OBTAINED SEPARATELY. Physical copies can be purchased HERE and Kindle editions can be purchsed HERE.

Master Craftsman®: Scottish Rite Ritual & History familiarizes students with the basic structure of the Scottish Rite as well as aspects of the rituals and symbols of the twenty-nine degrees (4°–32°) and honors of the Scottish Rite. Consisting of 6 lessons, it utilizes The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide, third edition, by Arturo de Hoyos and A Bridge to Light, 4th edition, by Rex Hutchens as its textbooks.

Master Craftsman Wisdom & Reflection is designed to provide you with futher opportunity to increase your knowledge of the Scottish Rite. In this advanced level, the focus will be the lessons taught in each degree and their practical applications to your life.  As in Master Craftsman ritaul & History, your primary texts will be The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor & Guide and A Bridge To Light.  THESE TEXTS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

There are nine quizzes and a final exam which consists of fifteen essay questions. 

The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman™ Philosophy program will help you delve deeply into the teachings and philosophies of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite.

As Freemasonry is a progressive system, with the lessons in each degree building upon the lessons taught in the preceding degree, the Master Craftsman® program has been designed with the same approach in mind. This course will provide you with a greater insight into philosophical concepts underpinning the ritual of the Scottish Rite.

The primary text is Albert Pike’s Morals & Dogma: Annotated Edition, by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Cross (sold seperately). Originally published in 1872, Morals & Dogma has always stood as a daunting challenge to its readers, perhaps in the way the moon looked unreachable for most of human history. But this course will be your guide, helping you to negotiate this intimidating journey one step at a time. You can also purchase the Kindle eBook by clicking here.

This course is designed to give a Scottish Rite Mason a deeper understanding of basic history and a working knowledge of the organizational structure of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction-Mother Supreme Council of the World. The course will also answer many frequently asked questions about the Scottish Rite, giving a Scottish Rite Mason a broader grasp of the fraternity. Though the course is designed with a newer Scottish Rite Mason in mind, it can also be considered a review or refresher course for experienced Scottish Rite Masons.

The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, USA SJ, began officially on May 31, 1801.  The first printed document the Council released was in 1802, called the Circular Throughout the Two Hemispheres, also known as the 1802 Manifesto.  This mini-course will allow students to get to know about this document and understand its importance to the Scottish Rite.

 

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