Wichita
Scottish Rite
Valley of Wichita · Orient of Kansas
Freemasonry's Philosophical Degrees
"The Scottish Rite is not a religion, but it is religious — teaching the immortality of the soul, the brotherhood of man, and the fatherhood of God."
— Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma
The Degrees
Twenty-Nine Degrees
of Enlightenment
The Scottish Rite confers the 4th through 32nd degrees of Freemasonry, each a philosophical drama exploring the great questions of human existence — virtue, justice, truth, and the nature of the divine.
From the Secret Master (4°) to the Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret (32°), each degree builds upon the last, weaving a tapestry of moral instruction drawn from the ancient wisdom of civilization's greatest traditions.
Explore the Degrees →Are You Ready to
Take the Next Step?
The Scottish Rite welcomes Master Masons who seek a deeper understanding of Freemasonry's philosophical teachings. Membership is open to all Master Masons in good standing.
There is no higher degree than that of Master Mason — the Scottish Rite simply offers more light, more knowledge, and a broader brotherhood.
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Founded in Charleston, SC
29°
Philosophical Degrees
KS
Orient of Kansas