CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Waec Syllabus

Below is this 2024 Waec Syllabus for CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES. Note that this syllabus is for both internal and external candidates.

Aims and Objectives

have knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the religious, cultural, historical and social background of the biblical materials prescribed to be studied
understand the nature of biblical moral lessons in the selected passages/themes from the Bible and the extent of their relevance and possible application to present-day social, political, religious and cultural life and existence
identify difficulties involved in the application of healthy attitudes, concepts and skills acquired from the Bible in ensuring peaceful co-existence and national development
demonstrate adequate preparation for higher education through critical thinking and independent work

Scheme of Examination

(May not be taken with Islamic Religious Studies and /or West African Traditional Religion)

There will be two papers, Papers 1 and 2, both of which will be composite papers to be taken in one sitting.

PAPER 1 will consist of fifty multiple-choice objective questions, all of which must be answered within 1 hour for 40 marks.

PAPER 2 will consist of nine essay-type questions. Candidates will be required to answer four questions within 2 hours for 60 marks.

The questions will be arranged in sections as follows:

Section A: Themes from the Old Testament—four questions.

Section B: Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostle—three questions.

Section C: Themes from Selected Epistles—two questions.

Candidates will be required to answer four questions in all, choosing at least one question from each section and the fourth question from either Section A or Section B.

The Revised Standard Version of the Bible will be used in setting questions.

Detailed CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Syllabus

SECTION A: Themes from the Old Testament

The Sovereignty of God
- God, the Creator
- God, the Controller of the universe
Leadership roles
- Joseph
- Moses
- Joshua
- Deborah
Parental Responsibility
- Eli and Samuel
Consequences of Saul’s disobedience
Submission to the will of God
- David’s submission to the will of God
- David’s sin, repentance and forgiveness
Making Decisions
- Solomon’s wisdom
- The unwise decision of Solomon and Rehoboam
Supremacy of God
- Religious tensions during Ahab’s reign
- Elijah at Mount Carmel
Greed and its effects
- Ahab
- Gehazi
Religious reforms
- The reign of King Josiah
Concern for one’s Nation
- The condition of the nation
- Response to the state of the nation
Faith in God
- Faith and courage
- Faith and power
Nature of God
- True religion and social justice: Amos
- God’s divine love – Hosea

SECTION B: Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts Of The Apostles

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
- The Baptism
- The Temptation
The Call and Demands of Discipleship
Jesus’ Teaching on forgiveness
The Trials of Jesus
- Jesus at Gethsemane
- Peter’s Denials
- Condemnation of Jesus
The Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus
- Crucifixion and burial
- The Resurrection
Fellowship in the Early Church
The Holy Spirit and the Mission to the Gentiles
- The Holy Spirit at Pentecost
- Mission to the Gentiles
Opposition to the Gospel Message

SECTION C: Themes from selected Epistles

The Epistles of James
- Faith and Works
- Impartiality
- Effective Prayers
The Epistle of 1 Peter
- Good Citizenship
- Christians Living among non-Christians
- Interpersonal Relationships among Christians

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