Master Craftsman Program

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The Scottish Rite Master

Craftsman

Program

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

Utah


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The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program

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 Rite

Master 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 toReunion 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 OneIntroduction 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



Part OneBasic Course

Low cost: $35, plus s/h

Resource material provided Administered by Supreme Council

Conducted at Valley level

Recommend Director ofEducation



Director of Education

Responsible for all Educationalactivities

Keep track of course participants

Administer Mentoring Program

Arrange recognition events Education at meetings



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



Sample Question

How many degrees were there when

the first Grand Lodge was organized?

a. Oneb. 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. 1813d. 1827

e. 1842


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Sample Question

How many American states are in the

Southern Jurisdiction?

a. Twenty-twob. 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 Templec. 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 Croixc. 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 ofthe 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

Craftsman

Program

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

Master Craftsman Program

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