Capitular Development Course

The Capitular Development Course is designed to educate Royal Arch Masons, in particular those who are members of the American or York Rite practiced in the United States and a number of other countries around the world. While the book may certainly be read on its own, having a copy of the Holy Bible to hand would assist in understanding much of the symbolism. This book is also intended to be used as a part of a course, run by a Facilitator, when a copy of the State Capitular Rituals should be used to accompany this course. Upon completion of the course, the Companion may consider himself both well versed in the messages and symbolism of the Capitular Degrees, and qualified to pursue his own further education. To this end, a number of books and courses recommended for further study are given at the end of this book.

• Introduction to Capitular Masonry
• The History and Symbolism of Royal Arch Masonry
• York Rite Freemason's Handbook
• The Book of the Chapter or, Monitorial Instructions, in the Degrees of Mark, Past and Most Excellent Master, and the Holy Royal Arch
• Freemasons' book of the Royal Arch (not facsimile!)
• Learning Royal Arch Chapter Ritual: The Simple, Systematic and Successful Way to Master the Work
• Cryptic Masonry: A Manual Of The Council; Or, Monitorial Instructions In The Degrees Of Royal And Select Master. With An Additional Section On The Super-Excellent Master's Degree.
• Renaissance Man and Mason
• The Royal Arch: Its Hidden Meaning
• The Text Book Of Cryptic Masonry