Its sole connection with Masonry is that it only initiates Masons.

It neither enjoys nor expects recognition from the Grand Lodge of England.

It is literary and antiquarian in its object, and came into existence chiefly for the study of the history of Freemasonry and of other secret societies.

Its members are required to believe in the fundamental principles of Christian doctrine.

The Metropolitan College has only four convocations and one banquet annually; the number of Fratres upon the Roll of Subscribers is fifty-four.