On behalf of the Victorian Lodge of Research Council of Education, I extend a warm welcome to all those questers who seek to extend their knowledge of Freemasonry. Such students will be encouraged to enter their studies with zeal and thoroughness, that they may the more fully enjoy the course we have to offer.

It is the hope of the Victorian Lodge of Research that the subject matter being offered to students will not only challenge them, but will also captivate them with its sheer fascination. Students will be encouraged to be in letter contact with their tutors to ensure they keep up their enthusiasm which will be so necessary to cultivate if the course is to succeed in its aim to play a part in fortifying members of the Craft in freemasonry through knowledge.

Paul Alexander
Chairman of the Council of Education

Course Description

Prerequisite

The course is open to all financial Master Masons of a Constitution recognised by the United Grand Lodge of Victoria.

Aims of the Course

The Council of Education of the Victorian Lodge of Research aims to provide educated leadership training and support to individual Freemasons who wish to better themselves in their knowledge of Freemasonry in order to play a more effective role in spreading better understanding among Freemasons in general and in their own Lodges in particular.

The Diploma of Masonic History and Ideas

offers quality preparation for teaching Freemasonry within Lodges, to compliment those courses already in existence;

enables would-be Masonic educators and trainers to undertake professional development;

conducts research which is recognised nationally and internationally into key aspects of masonic learning;

strives to improve Masonic education at all levels; and

will be of great assistance to those brethren who wish to become or who already are Mentor officers, members of the Grand Lecturer's panel, or anyone who is interested in being more useful in his Lodge helping new members to comprehend the teachings of Freemasonry better on the basis of genuine Masonic Knowledge.

Course Outline

The Correspondence Course spans two years, made up of three terms per year. The two broad subjects cover two areas:

The Ideas of Freemasonry; and

The history of Freemasonry.

Please note

The Course is currently under review by the Council of Education of the Lodge of Research in light of developments with the Certificate Course - more details expected by the end of 2008.

General Enquiries and Course Prospectus

Any questions you may have about any aspect of the course should be in writing.

Enquiries should first be directed to 218's Secretary:

  Alan Jennings
  ayjay@alphalink.com.au

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