1. The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program
By Curtis N. Lancaster, 33°, Lt. Grand Commander and SGIG in Utah

2. Why Masonic Education? We aren’t fulfilling our promise.
New members want to know.
Existing members don’t know.
Informed members have ownership.

3. Why Masonic Education? Masonic Education—
Promotes participation and involvement
Aids in new member recruitment
Provides a basis for growth

4. Scottish Rite Master Craftsman
“Knowledge is Power.”
—Francis Bacon

5. 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

6. 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 & procedures of the Rite

7. Part One—Basic Course Open book exam for each lesson
Graded and returned with next lesson
No time limit on lessons
Recognition at completion of course

8. Part One—Basic Course Low cost: $35, plus s/h
Resource material provided
Administered by Supreme Council
Conducted at Valley level
Recommend Director of Education

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

10. 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

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

12. 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 

13. 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 

14. Sample Question  What is the meaning of “Kadosh”? a. Holy/Consecrated
b. Sublime Temple
c. Unspeakable
d. Without Darkness
e. Original 

15. 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

16. Uses of Program Individual Study Study Groups Reunion Classes
Mentoring Program
Requirement for Leadership
Educational Features

17. Scope of the Total Program
Part Two—Advanced Principles
Esoteric Aspects of the Rite
Philosophic and religious traditions
Kabbala and Hermeticism
Understanding signs, symbols, metaphors, and allegories

18. 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

19. 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

20. Advanced Course Administered by Supreme Council
Specific curriculum being developed
Emphasis on essays
Lessons available later this year

21. What Next? Now is the time to start. Material is available—today!
Promote it in your Valley.
The results will be positive.

22. Questions ?

23. The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman Program
By Curtis N. Lancaster, 33°, Lt. Grand Commander and SGIG in Utah