Course Catalogue

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.

PLEASE NOTE:  Final Exam Essay answers that are generated by using AI will be marked incorrect.  

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.