Q: What is a Lodge of Masons?

A: Any number of Masons assembled for the express purpose of explaining Masonry.

William Preston, 1772

A Cordial and Engaging Masonic Experience

Academia Lodge was instituted in 2004 under charter from the Grand Lodge of California, with the stated intention to provide a traditional environment in which Masonic studies were deeply interwoven with the degree work and overall culture of the lodge. We are committed to the idea that Freemasonry, in order to be relevant, must be put into meaningful practice in the lives of its members.

In support of that, we encourage serious reflection on the Masonic tradition through a carefully-maintained atmosphere of fraternal respect, individual exploration and general conviviality. It is by means of this sincere and thoughtful fellowship that we hope to understand the Craft in its full historic and philosophic depth. We invite you to learn more about our lodge, and to contact us with any questions you may have.

Latest Updates

Within the last quarter, our site has added or updated the following pages:

• Frontispieces to Thaddeus Mason Harris' Constitutions and Discourses - articles added
• Masonic Tradition: Exploring a Classical Approach to the Lodge - article added
• Notable Masonic Authors - article added
• The Mystery of the Mosaic Pavement - article added
• 2009 Sarastro Paper - article added
• Defining Esotericism from a Masonic Perspective - article added
• Writing a Masonic Paper: Wisdom, Strength and Beauty as a Guide to Preparation - article added
• Summaries of Lectures - page added
• About Our Seal - explanation of new draft seal posted
• Traditional Symbolism and Human Dignity - article added