What is a Research Lodge?

 

A Research Lodge is a Masonic lodge that is devoted to Masonic research, and studies.

 

It is a lodge, and as such has a charter from its Grand Lodge. However, it does not confer degrees, except that of an installed master, and restricts membership to Master Masons.

 

Related to research Lodges are Masonic research societies, which serve the same purpose but function fundamentally differently.

 

There are Research Lodges in most countries where Freemasonry exists.

 

Most Research Lodges have some type of Transactions, Proceedings, or even just a newsletter or a publication that is published regularly.