Course Catalog

The Freemasons & The Great Seal is a fun and thought-provoking Master Craftsman mini course that invites you to explore one of America's most enduring mysteries: is there a true connection between Freemasonry and The Great Seal of the United States, famously printed on every one-dollar bill? Drawing from in-depth historical analysis and rich visual symbolism, this course unpacks the origins of the Seal, the roles played by early American leaders, and the emergence of Masonic imagery in American culture. You'll examine the eye-in-the-triangle, the unfinished pyramid, and the rise of conspiracy theories—while separating myth from fact in the multi-media learning materials. After this course, you'll be able to decide for yourself if there are legitimate symbolic or historical connections between the Masonic fraternity and The Great Seal.

This course is part of the Americanism Suite of Courses.

American Freemasonry developed over centuries of colonial experimentation, Enlightenment ideals, frontier expansion, and civic transformation. This course briefly explores the Craft’s evolution from early lodge activity in the 1700s to the rise of independent American Grand Lodges, to the development of American ritual systems, and the roles Freemasons played in shaping a new nation.

Based on Richard W. Van Doren, 33°, article An Encapsulated Look at the Development of Freemasonry in the United States of America , from Heredom Vol. 12 (2004) this course provides a clear, engaging overview designed for both new Master Masons and experienced Brothers seeking a deeper historical foundation.

By the end, you will understand how Freemasonry took root in America, why it looks the way it does today, and what makes American Masonry unique within the global fraternity.

This course is part of the Americanism Suite of Courses.

How many Masons signed the Declaration of Independence? Who were they and what role did they play in separating from Great Britain?  And how do we know they were Masons? In this Master Craftsman Mini Course, you'll meet the Masonic signers of the document that established our independence from England.  You'll learn about the role they played in their respective states, and get the facts on their established connections to Freemasonry.  

This course is part of the Americanism Suite of Courses.

In the sweltering summer of 1787 men from all over the new American nation traveled to Philadelphia to help forge a new system of governent.  Amoung the fifty-five delegates were at least thirteen Freemasons. This course examines the critical transition from the failing Articles of Confederation to a durable framework of national governance. More specifically, it highlights the thirteen Brother Masons who utilized their shared philosophical values and a common language of duty to bridge massive regional and professional divides.

This course is part of the Americanism Suite of Courses. 

From George Washington laying the U.S. Capitol cornerstone in 1793 to modern presidential encounters with the Craft, this course traces how Freemasonry intersected with American civic life at the highest levels. You’ll follow the builders and brothers who shaped the early federal city and helped shape our nation throughout its history.  You’ll also examine the politics of the Anti-Masonic era, the roll of Freemasonry following the American Civil War,  and how Masonry continued to influence the Presidency into the 20th century. From Washington to Jacksson, Johnson to Roosevelt, Taft, Truman and beyond, The White House & The Freemasons will help you understand teh true role that Masonry played and continues to play inside teh White House.  

This Course requires the text The White House & The Freemasons by B. Chris Ruli, 32° KCCH, sold separately. Students may also use the Kindle version or the Audiobook on Audible. 

This course is part of the Americanism Suite of Courses.

For over 223 years, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry has been fullfilling the promise of more light in Masonry.  But with such a long and stroied history, a well-defined central structure and a myriad of symbols and lessons to absorb, often a new Scottish Rite candidate can feel overwhlemed.  This short course will help Scottish Rite Candidates and newly made Scottish Rite Masons get the most out of their Scottish Rite Reunion experience. 

COST: If you are a Scottish Rite Candidate OR have recieved your 32° within 60 days of enrollment, the course is FREE.  Exsiting Scottish Rite Masons: $33

Candidates: Please write to membership@scottishrite.org OR contact your Valley Secretary for a promocode to access the course.

For more than a century, conspiracy theorists have circulated the competely false idea that Scottish Rite Past Grand Commander Albert Pike promoted Luciferian worship within the pages of “Morals and Dogma”

But where did this myth come from? And what did Pike actually say?

In this eye-opening mini course, students will examine the origins of the so-called “Lucifer quote", the context behind Pike’s writings, and the infamous Léo Taxil hoax that fueled decades of anti-Masonic rhetoric.

This course will help you separate fact from fiction and gain a deeper understanding of how and why Freemasonry’s most pervasive myth was born.

The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is a complete system of Masonic degress from the 1st through the 32nd degrees. However, in the United States, the right to confer the first three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry are reserved for Grand Lodges.  Though around the world the "blue" degrees of the Scottish Rite are communicated more than any other, in the United States these degrees are all but unknown to most Masons.

In this course, students will be introduced to the Scottish Rite Blue degrees through the book Albert Pike’s The Porch & The Middle Chamber: The Book of The Lodge by Arturo de Hoyos, 33° Grand Cross. Students will also explore the history of the development of these degrees, examine early American craft lodge rituals and read and study a complete monitor of the Scottish Rite Blue degrees as completed by Albert Pike.

Students who complete the course will receieve a specially designed pin and certificate of completion.

Este curso está diseñado para brindarle al Masón del Rito Escocés una comprensión más profunda de la historia básica y un conocimiento práctico de la estructura organizacional del Rito Escocés Antiguo y Aceptado, Jurisdicción Sur-Consejo Supremo Madre del Mundo. El curso también responderá muchas preguntas frecuentes sobre el rito escocés, brindando al masón del rito escocés una comprensión más amplia de la fraternidad. Aunque el curso está diseñado pensando en un masón del rito escocés más nuevo, también puede considerarse un curso de revisión o actualización para masones del rito escocés experimentados.

As a Master Mason, how much do you know about the basic teachings of your Blue Lodge?  In this mini-course, Master Masons will be quizzed on their existing knowledge of basic Masonic History, Ritual and Symbolism.  Whether you have been newly raised or are a Mason with decades of experience, this course will test what you know about Freemasonry already. It will also determine if you are ready to proceed to some of the more advanced courses in the Master Craftsman® Online College.