Christian Religious Studies Waec Syllabus

Below is this 2026 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
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

SUGGESTED READING LIST/REFERENCES

GENERAL
  • The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version)
  • New Clarendon Bible Series
  • Bright, John: History and Religion of Israel
  • Anderson, B. W.: The Living World of the Old Testament
  • H. C. & Young: The Living World of the New Testament
  • Cambell, D. B. J.: The Synoptic Gospels
  • New Bible Commentary – Cambridge.
OLD TESTAMENT
  • Quarcoopome, T. N. O. :  History and Religion of Israel AUP, Ibadan, 1986.
  • Dickson, Kwesi:  History and Religion of Israel Darton L & T
  • From the Institution of the Monarchy to    the fall of the Northern Kingdom
NEW TESTAMENT
  • The Life of Christ
  • The Acts of the Apostles
  • Pobee, John S: Matthew and Mark for Schools
  • Dickson K .A: The Gospel According to Luke (Accra, Asempa Publishers)
  • Awolabi Joshua: Simple Approach to Christian Religious Knowledge  Elis Association ,Lagos 2011

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