Who were the Knights Templar? During the Middle Ages, the historic Templars devised powerful economic and cultural improvements across Europe. They revolutionized western economies with their new international banking system. As architects, they presided over the building of many gothic cathedrals and churches. The Chivalric principles of the Templars spread via the ever popular Grail legends. Exotic stories of shining knights transmitted moral codes of ethics to all levels of society through legend and song. Behind the scenes, the Templars raised Roman Christian Europe out of the Dark Ages as they perpetuated scholasticism and tolerance. The TFA hopes to revive the spirit of these Templar traditions through study, discussion and friendship.

What is the TFA? The Templar Fellowship of America is a personal development study group based on the chivalric principles of the historic Knights Templar; a dynamic fellowship of leaders based upon the chivalric principles. Our purpose is to enhance personal development through study & creative investigation. Our goal is to join forces to build character, bridges of friendship, and a network of spiritual understanding and goodwill.

Who may participate in the TFA? Anyone is welcome to participate who is interested in cultivation of qualities such as: The search for answers to universal questions; Being grounded in reality; Honesty with self and others; Responsibility; Integrity; Striving to live congruently in actions, thoughts and beliefs; A sense of purpose; Living by a moral code of mutual respect and honor; Compassion; Endorsing human dignity and human rights; Open-mindedness to the views and experiences of others; Belief in a higher power; Openness to new concepts.

Who may be a member of the TFA? The TFA website membership is open to anyone who can cooperate with others.  Fellowship Meetings are open attendance, but membership in the TFA organization is by invitation to become an associate member—a “Friend of the Templars”; a limited member--a "Companion of the Templars"; and with Knighthood being the ultimate aim. Basic requirements for knighthood include being a mature man or woman of truth, compassion, purpose, respect, responsibility, honesty and integrity, and of good reputation.

What are the Goals of the TFA? The goal of the TFA is to pursue and value knowledge, strengthen character and to apply them to one’s life. To provide opportunity to study, learn and build happier members and a better world, one heart at a time. To cultivate a moral code of self-discipline as a means for maturing. 

What is the TFA's Philosophy? We are seldom offered a “highway to success” without challenges. One must take the resources at hand and create their own “path of life”. The TFA offers positive stepping stones to those building their “path of life” offering uplifting “construction materials” and shared advice to make use of on one’s “way.”

How can I become a Knight?

The Templar Fellowship of America represents only one of the many roads to Knighthood, with the primary focus on becoming a better person. All Templar organizations have their own standards and qualifications, but our road to Knighthood is not a road lightly undertaken.  The focus of a Knight is to continue the personal process toward excellence by way of leadership, thoughtful participation and responsibility for the well being of the society. The pilgrimage to knighthood includes serving as a Friend of the Templars for some number of months, a Companion of the Templars for some number of months, and then, once elected to receive the Order of Knighthood, as a Page, then as a Squire, before being created Knight.

What is the first step on the road to Knighthood in the Templar Fellowship?  Get to know us and let us get to know you. Our forums, emails, and other resources on the internet can get you started and make it easy to get to know one another and work for the good of the order within the time frames that one has available. Knighthood is not just "being a member" it is something that you aspire to.