GRAND LODGE
OF ANTIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA and NORTHERN TERRITORY
Freemasonry in South Australia and the Northern Territory


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 DIPLOMA OF MASONIC EDUCATION

 A Correspondence Course for Freemasons

A four year CORRESPONDENCE COURSE in Masonic Education
Certificates awarded each year to successful students
Diploma awarded on completion
Developed in South Australia
Established over 20 years
Open to Freemasons of all regular jurisdictions

Contents:

Stage One
Stage Two
Stage Three
Stage Four

Further Information:

How to enrol
Cost 
How to pay
 
WITH SOME 90 DIPLOMAS AWARDED, THIS COURSE IS UNIQUE 
AND DRAWS STUDENTS FROM MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD
To enrol, please write to or email the Grand Secretary glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au

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Diploma of Masonic Education


FURTHER INFORMATION

Enrolment

The fee for each stage is decided annually and covers course materials.

To download an  application form in pdf format, CLICK HERE
To enrol, please return the application form accompanied by payment (you may pay by credit card) :-
  • by post
Grand Secretary
Freemasonry SA & NT
PO Box 19 Rundle Mall
Adelaide SA
Australia 5000
  • by fax to the Grand Lodge Office:        
    (08) 8224 0755    or   International +61 8 82240755
  • or email to the Grand Secretary: glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au

 
 

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Cost

In 2005 the cost will be $55.00 Aust. (inclusive of GST)  for the first year.
 
 

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Payment

For overseas students either an International Money Order, or major credit card upon enrollment would be required.   Credit Card details can be supplied by fax (details as above, under enrolment).
 
 

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Method

Study material is despatched each month, commencing in March. Study materials are also available on disk. The assignments, when completed by the students, are to be returned by normal mail or (by arrangement) by email.

A recommended reading list will be provided for each stage.
   

For more information, please email the Grand Secretary: glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au

 

 
 







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Diploma of Masonic Education

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COURSE CONTENT

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STAGE 1  STAGE 2  STAGE 3  STAGE 4 
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STAGE 1

The history of Freemasonry from its origins to 1813

An introduction to the philosophy, principles and ethics of Freemasonry

The Layout of the Lodge Room

Lodge Furnishings and their symbolism.
The symbolism in the tracing boards and the working tools.

Grand Lodge

The Board of General Purposes
Masonic Benevolence
The Ranks and Precedences of Freemasonry

Studies on the V.S.L.

Studies on the V.S.L. relevant to Freemasonry

Case Studies

Case studies on the principles of Freemasonry applied to the Freemason's life.

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STAGE 2

The history of Freemasonry from 1813 to the present

including Freemasonry in Australia

The Landmarks of Freemasonry

The three degree theme
The reasons for preparation
The steps and signs etc

Grand Lodge

The relationship of constituent lodges to the Grand Lodge

Studies on the V.S.L.

More studies on the V.S.L. relevant to Freemasonry

Case Studies

on the principles of Freemasonry applied to the Freemason's life.

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STAGE 3

Comparative study of the great principles

The great principles in Freemasonry, world religions and service clubs

The Lodge Regalia

Origin and symbolism
The symbolism of each degree and its tracing board

Masonic Jurisprudence

Studies on the V.S.L.

Studies on the V.S.L. relevant to Freemasonry

Case Studies

the principles of Freemasonry applied to the Freemason's life.

Skills of a Lodge Advisor

Speech and Voice
Public Speaking and Meeting Procedure


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STAGE 4

King Solomon's Temple

The Jewels of Masonry

The Usages and Customs of Freemasonry

Studies on the V.S.L.

Studies on the V.S.L. relevant to Freemasonry

Case Studies

on the principles of Freemasonry applied to the Freemason's life.

Skills of a Lodge Advisor

Lecturettes
The Lodge story
Toasts, greetings and responses
The duties and responsibilities of all Masters

NOTE -- In order to make the course applicable to all jurisdictions of the Craft, some variation or omissions may be made to the above program.
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