Self-Paced Development

Logo of Ancon Lodge A.F. & A.M.. Founded in 1912, Ancon Lodge is an English-speaking Masonic Lodge in Panama City under the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Learn about our history, meetings, and fellowship.

Ancon Academy Online

Ancon Academy Online is an online learning platform for the Members of Ancon Lodge. The Academy offers free, self-paced courses on subjects such as Leadership, Rhetoric, Music, and even Death.


The Ancon Lodge Prize

The Ancon Lodge Prize is awarded to any Member of Ancon Lodge who demonstrates mastery in one of the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy. 


Master Scholar Award

The Master Scholar Award represents a cornerstone of Ancon Lodge’s enduring commitment to cultivating an informed, engaged, and intellectually vibrant membership. This distinction encourages Brethren to pursue deeper understanding, thoughtful study, and meaningful participation in the Craft’s historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions.

Through this initiative, Ancon Lodge seeks to foster a scholarly cohort of Master Masons: men dedicated not only to personal enlightenment but also to the collective advancement of the Lodge. Recipients of this award exemplify the harmony of learning and leadership, embodying the spirit of inquiry that strengthens both character and community.

To earn the Master Scholar Award, a Member must successfully complete nine specific requirements, each designed to deepen Masonic knowledge, reinforce engagement, and promote service within the Lodge and the wider fraternity.