Section 5. Methods of Instruction

A. The basic methods of instruction to be implemented by the Institute are the classroom and on-line methods.

B. The following Masonic subjects shall be covered by the on-line course:

a) Masonic History

b) Masonic Philosophy and Symbolism

c) Masonic Lodge Governance and Jurisprudence

d) Major Lectures that any incumbent Grand Master may instruct the Senior Grand Lecturer and the IMES President to conduct in accordance with the program thrust that the sitting Grand Master may pursue.

C. The course on Liturgy, Rituals and Ceremony shall be taken up in a lodge where the Brother is a member or at any lodge within the Masonic District that has jurisdiction over him. The lecture and examination may be administered by any of the following Grand Lodge Officers:

Junior Grand Lecturer; District Deputy Grand Master; District Grand Lecturer; or Grand Lodge Inspector.

D. A certification to this effect, in accordance with the form provided by the IMES President, shall be issued to those who shall pass the examination and the same shall form part of the requirements, together with the completion of all the IMES courses, for the issuance of diploma.

E. The officers authorized to give lectures and examinations on Liturgy, Rituals and Ceremony shall first secure a clearance from the IMES President before the scheduled classes for them to be equipped with the necessary materials needed for the lecture, examination and certification;

F. The course provided for under Section 3 hereof, may be availed of by any Master Mason in good standing, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines;

G. The traditional classroom method shall continue, provided the same will meet the minimum number of thirty five (35) enrollees in any given class. All courses given in the on-line classes shall continue to be offered by the classroom method, including, but not limited to the course on Liturgy, Rituals and Ceremony;