GRAND LODGE
OF ANTIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY

Grand Lecturer, the Education Committee, Courses & Resources

The purpose of the Education Committee is to promote knowledge of the history and heritage of Freemasonry and to provide advice when changes to established usages and customs are being considered.  It is chaired by the Grand Lecturer who is charged by the Regulations of Grand Lodge to promote and encourage the education of the Craft, and to supervise lecturers who have been approved to present lectures in Lodges other than their own.
 

Grand Lecturer

The Grand Lecturer is charged by the Regulations of Grand Lodge to promote and encourage the education of the Craft, and to supervise lecturers who have been approved to present lectures in Lodges other than their own.  He is assisted by a Deputy Grand Lecturer and other members of the Education Committee.

Lecturers are available (by prior arrangement) to give lectures and other educational presentations.  To make arrangements for lectures please contact the Grand Lecturer via the Grand Secretary's Office.
 

Induction Course for new members

Materials are available from the Grand Secretary's Office.

Leadership Development Course

A Leadership Development Course is offered annually or on demand. The course is open to any member of any of the Masonic Orders, and has been developed to assist brethren to prepare themselves to undertake the responsibilities of leadership, particularly as Master of a Lodge.  The Course seeks to equip participants with:-
(1) skills of management, planning, motivation, and development of interpersonal relationships;
(2) an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of Masters, including meeting procedures;
(3) skills in effective speaking in various settings; and
(4) knowledge of available resources, information and sources of guidance.

The course consists of two Seminars, each lasting one day.  Part 1 is aimed at Junior Wardens and Deacons, while Part 2 is aimed at those who have completed Part 1, and Senior Wardens.  Pre Course material is supplied for each Seminar. 

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded following completion of Part 2.

Please contact the Grand Secretary's Office for details of next course.
 

Course for the Diploma of Masonic Education

A diploma course is offered over four years.  On successful completion of each year a Certificate is presented, and a Diploma of Masonic Education upon satisfying all requirements.  The syllabus is available at the following link:
Course for Diploma of Masonic Education
 

Other Courses from South Australia

A course in Mark Masonry is offered by the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of SA & NT.

Short Talk Competition

J.R. Robertson Masonic Memorial Library and Archives

The Grand Library and Archives are under the care of the Grand Librarian who is a member of the Education Committee.   Further information is available at the following link:
J R Robertson Masonic Memorial Library
 

Masonic Centre Museum

An extensive collection of artefacts is held by the Grand Lodge.  Only a small portion of the collection can be displayed.  Items from the collection are displayed on rotation, within the Adelaide Masonic Centre.  RW. Bro. Murray Olsson has charge of the Museum and has a small web site at Australian Museums On Line (AMOL) which informs of the Museum and shows 5 items on rotation.  Over the years considerable success has been achieved in attracting grants for various historical projects.  The Museum has a dedicated webpage - see the following link:
Adelaide Masonic Centre Museum

How to Contact the Grand Lecturer

  Postal address: 

  Email: glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au  Attention: Grand Lecturer

  Phone: 08 8233 1633   Fax: 08 8224 0755
 
 

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