Introduction

The course is structured in three Sections, with four parts to each section. Section One is required to be completed by Entered Apprentices prior to their promotion to the Second Degree, Section Two by Fellow Crafts prior to their Raising, and Section Three by new Master Masons prior to them receiving their Grand Lodge Certificate or being eligible for appointment to any lodge office other than Steward.

The aim of the course is not to make candidates "experts" in freemasonry, but rather to give them a broad knowledge of its principles, teachings, history and workings. The syllabus for the course, set at "High School" standard, involves candidate's reading elected extracts from various applicable Masonic books. Thus, a candidate is not required to gain and consult any books, per se, although an extensive "non-compulsory" reading list is attached for those desirous of extending their knowledge further.

COURSE SYLLABUS TOPICS: SECTION THREE - THIRD DEGREE TO MASTER MASON'S CERTIFICATE Part 1: Teachings & Symbolism of the 3rd Degree Part 2: Masonic Charity Part 3: The Involvement of Master Masons in the Lodge Part 4: Other Degrees and Orders in Freemasonry MASONIC EDUCATION COURSE, INTRODUCTION TO MASTER MASON'S CERTIFICATE   Part 1: Teachings & Symbolism     A Journey Through the Third Degree     The Legend of Hiram Abif     The Working Tools   Part 2: Masonic Charity     Masonic Charity in Action   Part 3: The Involvement of Master Masons     Master Masons in the Lodge   Part 4: Other Degrees and Orders     The Allied Masonic Degrees     Beyond the Craft Degrees by Rev. Cryer   Third Degree: Questions & Answers BIBLIOGRAPHY ADDENDA - NOT IN THE ORIGINAL COURSE   Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 1st Degree   Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 2nd Degree   Examination of the Masonic Ritual - 3rd Degree

Emulation - Tracing Board of the Third Degree