
BACHELOR OF MASONIC ARTS DEGREE
UNIVERSITY OF INSTRUCTION
This self-paced five-week course, part of the Bachelor of Masonic Arts (BMA) degree certification from the Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge (MWUGL) of Florida, is ideal for Freemasons looking to deepen their foundational knowledge of Freemasonry. The online platform offers maximum flexibility for learners, making it easily accessible. To earn the BMA degree, students must complete 14 credits of core coursework.
Video Introduction
COURSE OFFERING DATES
Self Paced 5 Weeks
Students Enrolling 2025:
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First Course Offerings: May 1- 31; June 1 - 30; or July 1 - 31
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Second Course Offerings: August 1 - 25; September 1 - 26; or October 1 - 31 ​​​
Students ​Enrolling ​2026:
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Third Course Offerings: January 2 -25; February 1 - 25; or March 1 - 31 ​

PHA 2100 Week 1
Credit Hours: 2
PHA 2100: Civil Rights
This course examines discrimination and what role(s) the Prince Hall Masons supported as they are American’s oldest civil rights organization. The American colonies declared independence from England in 1776. Prince Hall had become a Mason a year earlier, when in 1775, he and 14 other free black men were initiated into the Craft by British Free Masons stationed in Boston Harbor.
Prince Hall and his brothers immediately began their advocacy for the rights for African Americans.
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MGL 2101 Week 2
Credit Hours: 2
MGL 2101: The Temple & The Sanctum Sanctorum
This course explores the "Sanctum Sanctorum" is indeed the Latin translation of "Holy of Holies," which refers to the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in ancient Israelite religious tradition. This inner sanctum was considered the holiest place, where only the high priest was allowed to enter, and that too only on certain occasions, such as the Day of Atonement. The concept of the Holy of Holies has also been adopted in Christian theology and architecture, particularly in reference to the innermost sanctuary of the Temple in Jerusalem. In some Christian contexts, "sanctum sanctorum" can refer metaphorically to a place or object of utmost sanctity or reverence.
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MGL 2102 Week 2
Credit Hours: 2
MGL 2102: Alchemy of Pillars
This course examines the 4 Pillars of Alchemy Simplified, the aims of the alchemists were threefold: to find the Stone of Knowledge (The Philosophers' Stone), to discover the medium of Eternal Youth and Health, and to discover the transmutation of metals.​
1.) One must believe in "The Soul of the World"
2.) One must listen to the voice of the heart
3.) One must be faithful to one's dreams, for they both test and reward us
4.) One must "surrender oneself to the universe"
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ENROLL
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MGL 2103 Week 2
Credit Hours: 2
MGL 2103 The Trivium and Quadrivium
This course investigates these two elements for an understanding of an advanced degree in masonry.
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What do the seven steps allude?
Beyond years, famine, war, building the Temple, golden candlesticks, wonders of the world, and seven planets opens up especially the liberal arts and sciences or The Trivium and Quadrivium.
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ENROLL

PHA 2104 Week 3
Credit Hours: 2
PHA 2104: Leadership Development
This course offers key components to the leadership. Leadership development is the process of enhancing the leadership abilities of any member of an organization. Honing, developing, and effectively applying good leadership is a key part of any leaders' job and success. Leadership development is the process of developing and refining those key proficiencies.
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PHA 1105 Week 3
Credit Hours: 2
PHA 2300: Secret Societies
This course delves into the mystery of secret societies. Such orginizations consists of membership organizations or associations that utilize secret initiations or other rituals. Members often employ unique oaths, grips (handshakes), or other 'modes of recognition.' Secret societies have captured the imagination of people for centuries, often portrayed in literature, movies, and conspiracy theories. Exploring their history, rituals, and influence on society can shed light on hidden aspects of culture and human psychology.
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PHA 2500 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
PHA 2500: Fundamentals of Research I
This course explores the concept of misinformation.
Inaccuracies may range from minor typographical errors to wild speculations and questionable interpretations to various facets of Freemasonry, often spread by non-Masons.
A quick look at certain unconventional websites and forums reveals a plethora of bizarre ideas about Freemasonry and Masons as a whole.

PHA 2501 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
PHA 2501: Fundamentals of Research II
This course a deeper dive into the art of scientific investigation (research) through careful investigation or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge.The primary aim of research is to reveal the truth that remains concealed or has not been discovered yet. Researchers engage in this pursuit by following a structured approach that typically involves the following steps:

PHA 2600 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
PHA 2600: Politics, Power, and Influence
This course examines the Politics in Freemasonry. For a society that is supposed to be devoid of politics, Freemasonry seems to have more than its fair share. We see it in Grand Communications, in Masonic elections, and whenever we walk in the door to a Craft Lodge. Man is by nature a social and political animal fraught with frailties and insecurities such as ambition, jealousy, suspicion, and hate. As Masons, we are taught to subdue our passions and do what is right for Freemasonry collectively, but as long as we have egos, we’ll always have politics. From this perspective, Masons are no different than the members of any other society.​

PHA 2700 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
PHA 2700: Convention Coordination
This course examines the art of scientific investigation (research) through careful investigation or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. Exploration is supported by this instrument. The purpose of research is to discover answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures. The main aim of research is to find out the truth which is hidden and which has not been discovered as yet.
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PHA 2800 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
PHA 2800 The Great Fault Line - A Study of Fraudulent Masonry
This course delves into the art of scientific investigation, focusing on thorough inquiry to uncover new facts across various fields of knowledge. This exploration is facilitated by this instrument. The goal of research is to seek answers to questions utilizing scientific methods. Ultimately, the primary objective of research is to unveil the truths that remain hidden and undiscovered.
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PHA 2900 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
PHA 2900: History of the Black Church
This course examines the origins of the “Black church”, which was coined around the ‘50s or ‘60s, acting as a replacement for the outdated “negro church” that was being used to label these institutions. At its introduction, the term never truly resonated with attendees, for most didn’t label themselves as attending a “Black church,” but rather connected themselves to their specific denominations. Many Masons had input into the growth of the Black church as ministers and abolitionist
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MGL 2104 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
MGL 2104: Manhood Through Symbolism
This course takes an exhaustive look into all matters of masonic symbols to expose their truest meaning to enliven the idea of what a man of this order should realize in his journey towards self-improvement.
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MGL 2105 Week 4
Credit Hours: 2
Course Overview
MGL 2105: Numerology & Prime Numbers
This course examines the art of scientific investigation (research) through careful investigation or inquiry specially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. Exploration is supported by this instrument. The purpose of research is to discover answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures. The main aim of research is to find out the truth which is hidden and which has not been discovered as yet.
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MGL 2400 Mid-quarter Checkin