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Victorian Lodge of Research
 

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Certificate of Masonic Studies

The Certificate Course ...a brand new offering in Masonic Education in 2008

Partly as a consequence of the Diploma's strength, a Certificate Course has been developed.

The Lodge is proud to be able to offer this new course, at this stage available only within Victoria.


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Course dates 2008 & 2009

 Group 1Group 2Group 3
tutor:G. LoveJ-M. David t.b.a.
15 March 08 Module 1 n/an/a
17 May 08 Module 2 n/an/a
19 July 08 Module 3 Module 1 n/a
20 Sept. 08 Module 4 Module 2 n/a
15 Nov. 08 Module 5 Module 3 n/a
21 Feb. 09 Module 6 Module 4 n/a
18 Apr. 09 Module 7 Module 5 n/a
20 June 09 Module 8 Module 6 n/a
15 Aug. 09   Module 7 n/a
17 Oct. 09   Module 8 n/a
  

location:

Darebin Masonic Centre (Ivalda Temple), 40-42 Salisbury Ave, Ivanhoe (Melways ref.: 31 D9)

time:

8:45 - 11:30

Course Description

prerequisite

Master Mason within Victoria, recognised by UGLV.

course structure

The course is of two years duration, each year consisting of four Modules of approximately three hours each. It is anticipated that participants complete four Modules per year but the course is structured to allow reasonable flexibility.

Each Module consists of attendance at a 'tutorial' and the submission of an essay of at least 500 words on the material discussed in the tutorial and suggested reading.

reference materials

Reference materials will be supplied during the Tutorial Sessions.

assessment

Assessment will be based on the following:

  • adequate pre-reading as preparation for discussion at each tutorial;
  • degree of participation in the discussions at each tutorial; and
  • the quality of the written essay.

content (abridged)

Group One
Module 1: Stonemason's 'Lodge', the Schaw Statutes and their effect
Module 2: Events between 1717 and 1738
Module 3: Freemasonry and its global impact
Module 4: Victorian Freemasonry, UGLV, and its current Ritual

Group Two
Module 5: Legends, Symbols and Allegories of Freemasonry
Module 6: Morality, Virtues and Principles of Freemasonry
Module 7: Candidature to Freemasonry
Module 8: Aims of Freemasonry

further details and enrolment

For more details and enrolment, contact our Lodge Secretary, Bro. Alan Jennings.

  download application form (99KB)

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Participants' feedback

“The Certificate of Masonic Studies is a great way to make a Daily Advancement in Freemasonry. Learn where Freemasonry came from, and its development through the ages. Meet other freemasons with the same learning interests as you. After your raising this is the next step in your Masonic education and the great thing is you learn at your own pace.”

Iain Taylor PM Koo Wee Rup Lodge No. 323

 

 

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