CALL FOR PAPERS

To enhance the collaborative nature of the Word Conference, relevant papers are welcomed from Conference attendees on seven topics related to our theme. Selected papers will be presented by writers at the conference, either in their entirety or summarized for a panel discussion. All papers received by the deadline (see below) will be printed in the conference proceedings.

Topics for Submitted Papers

The seven topics complement our conference theme:

Tools and Implements of the Information Age - Technology and the fraternity

Quality Versus Quantity - Membership standards in the 21st century

On the Level? Tolerance in contemporary Masonry

Legacy of Liberty - Masons and the path to freedom

Universal Benevolence - The charity of modern Masons

Family Ties - The relationship with concordant and appendant bodies

A World-Wide Connection - The role of the World Conference

View the Schedule for detailed descriptions of each topic.

Submission guidelines

Papers are accepted from the grand master (or his representative) and grand secretary from each jurisdiction, as well as other Masons who have received their grand master's approval.

The preferred length is 1,300-1,500 words; 2,000 words is the maximum allowed.

Submission deadlines