What are the three degrees of Freemasonry?
The three degrees of Freemasonry, conferred in the Blue Lodge, are: (1) the Entered Apprentice, where a man is initiated into the beginning mysteries of the fraternity of Freemasonry; (2) the Fellow Craft; and (3) the Master Mason Degree. All men must go through these first three degrees before they may proceed to the higher degrees. While many Masons choose to stop after these three, they may also opt to continue into the Scottish Rite or the York Rite for further advancement.
As noted in the literature, “the majority of masculine Freemasons hold that the Craft comprises only the three Degrees of E.A., F.C., and M.M.” This structure is foundational to the Masonic journey, emphasizing personal development and moral instruction.