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 TWO - SECOND DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE Part 1: Teachings & Symbolism of the 2nd Degree Part 2: Historical Background of Freemasonry Part 3: The Spread of the Craft Worldwide Part 4: The Future of Freemasonry MASONIC EDUCATION COURSE, INTRODUCTION SECOND DEGREE TO THIRD DEGREE   Part 1: Teachings & Symbolism     A Journey Through the Second Degree     King Solomon Temple     Understanding Freemasonry - Part 3   Part 2: Historical Background of Freemasonry     Whence Come We? by John Hamill     The Masonic Tradition by John Hamill     A Brief History of Masonic Order   Part 3: The Spread of the Craft Worldwide     Freemasonry Universal   Part 4: The Future of Freemasonry     Whither Are We Going? by John Hamill     Religion, Politics and Freemasonry     Masonic Orders for Women     Women and Freemasonry by Rev. Cryer   Second Degree: Questions & Answers

Emulation Ritual - Tracing Board of the Second Degree