Ill. Ralph C. Shelton II, 33°
Personal Representative
The Scottish Rite offers a deeper understanding of Masonic philosophy, and one fantastic way to begin and continue your journey is through the Master Craftsman program. And now, the program is available as an online course.
There are a number of advantages to the new Master Craftsman program. It is designed to allow you to proceed at your own pace, all of the materials can be obtained in digital format, and now Master Craftsman goes where you go. You can log in and pick up where you left off, move from device to device, and there’s no longer a need to lug huge books around!
There are now seven courses, and they are all affordable. The price of enrollment starts at – FREE. You can begin with “Why 33?”, a course in contemplating the questions that gave birth to the Scottish Rite Research Society, learn more about the basic teachings of the Blue Lodge in “The Master’s Steps”, and take a deep dive into the history of the Rite, study all of the degrees so that you can really get the most out of them, and really expose yourself to all of the wisdom available in the meaningful ritual of the Rite.
Every member of our Valley is encouraged to take a look at the Master Craftsman program, and learn a little more about the Scottish Rite and all it has to offer. Whether you want to be a leader of the Valley or just better understand the meaning of the Scottish Rite lessons better, the program truly has something for everyone.
Go to https://www.mastercraftsmancollege.org/ to learn more, contact the General Secretary for assistance, or reach out to me for guidance. Believe me – the Master Craftsman program will enlighten you, refresh your view of the fraternity, and the more of our members who participate, the stronger and better our Valley will be.
