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What is it?
The College is a
new and important program of Masonic Education for members of
the Scottish Rite. |
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How does it work?
There are four
schools of the College: The School of Perfection, The School
of Religion, The School of Philosophy and the School of
Masonry.
The School of Perfection covers in-depth study of
the Lodge or Perfection Degrees 4 - 11; The School of
Religion provides the same learning opportunity for the four
degrees of the Chapter of Rose Croix; The School of Philosphy
studies the twelve Degrees of the Council of Kadosh; The
School of Masonry provides study of the 31st and 32nd
Consistory Degrees.
The Adepts of the College
administer the College of the Consistory. Each is responsible
for the school(s) he has completed.
Upon successful
completion of the School of Perfection, the Brother becomes an
Honorary Past Venerable Master. He also becomes one of the
Adepts of the School of Perfection and is entitled to vote on
the acceptance of papers, etc.
Upon successful
completion of the School of Religion, the Brother becomes an
Honorary Past Wise Master. He also becomes one of the Adepts
of the School of Religion as well as the School of
Perfection.
Upon successful completion of the School of
Philosophy, the Brother becomes an Honorary Past Commander. He
also becomes one of the Adepts of the School of Philosophy as
well as the Schools of Perfection and Religion.
Upon successful
completion of the School of Masonry, the Brother becomes an
Honorary Past Master of the Consistory. He also becomes one of
the Adepts of the College of Masonry as well as the Schools of
Perfection, Religion and Philosophy. |
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How long will it take?
This is a major
program. It will take a minimum of two (2) years to complete
the school of Perfection, a minimum of one (1) year to
complete the School of Religion and a minimum of two (2) years
to complete the School of Philosophy. There is no time limit
for the School of Masonry. |
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Awards
The Honorary
Past Venerable Master, Past Wise Master, Past Commander and
Past Master of Kadosk all receive the Jewel of that office to
wear at Reunions and Scottish Rite
Functions. |
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Meetings
Those in the
College will meet four (4) times a year, for a Banquet,
Festive Board and the presentation of papers. Since there are
no dues, members will be asked to buy a ticket when they
attend a Festive Board. Currently it is anticipated that
tickets will cost $35.00 each. In addition to a major meal
being served, we anticipate having a renowned Masonic scholar,
from outside the Orient, brought in as a guest speaker.
Attendance is encouraged but is not
mandatory. |
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What do the students do?
Those who enroll
in the college will be required to demonstrate knowledge of
each Degree. In some cases this will be by a research paper,
in other cases by an essay. There will be options available.
The exact cirriculum is still being developed. It will not be
easy, but it will not be unneccessarily difficult. The purpose
is to obtain knowledge of Masonry, not "jump through
hoops."
Present plans are to publish Transactions each
year with selected papers written by the students.
The
College will supply a list of basic reading materials, but
students will have to find other resources on their own,
although help will be available. Students will be responsible
for the purchase of their own books and
materials. |
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