University to offer freemasonry degree

From: The Independent - London | Date: April 4, 1999| Author: SOPHIE GOODCHILD | Copyright information

A UNIVERSITY is to offer Britain's first degree course in the controversial traditions and rituals of freemasonry, under the aegis of an academic research centre backed by a leading mason.

So intense has been the public criticism of the secrecy surrounding freemasons that the United Grand Lodge of England is now eager to demonstrate its openness by encouraging academic interest.

The Canonbury Masonic Research Centre in Islington, north London, is negotiating accreditation for the...

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