Course Catalogue

This course is designed to give a Scottish Rite Mason a deeper understanding of basic history and a working knowledge of the organizational structure of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction-Mother Supreme Council of the World. The course will also answer many frequently asked questions about the Scottish Rite, giving a Scottish Rite Mason a broader grasp of the fraternity. Though the course is designed with a newer Scottish Rite Mason in mind, it can also be considered a review or refresher course for experienced Scottish Rite Masons.

The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, USA SJ, began officially on May 31, 1801.  The first printed document the Council released was in 1802, called the Circular Throughout the Two Hemispheres, also known as the 1802 Manifesto.  This mini-course will allow students to get to know about this document and understand its importance to the Scottish Rite.