Recent Scheme of Work on Christian Religious Studies

Syllabus for Junior Secondary




FIRST TERM
JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: The Creation Story

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Biblical Account of the creation. Gen. 1 & 2.
WEEK 2

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The Birth of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The annunciation
Isaiah 9:6-7;
Mtt.1:22 & 23;
Lk.1: 2-35.
WEEK 2

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic: The Promise of the Holy Spirit.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 The promise of the Holy Spirit
Jn. 14; 16:5-16;
Acts.1:3-8.
2 The coming of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2: 1-13.
3 Peter's first speech and its effect
Acts 2:14- 41.
WEEK 3

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: The Creation Story

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Why God created human beings: (know, worship, serve Him), etc.
WEEK 3

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The Birth of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The birth of Jesus
Mtt. 1:18-25,
Lk.2: 1-7.
WEEK 3

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic: Fellowship in the Early Church.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Togetherness in the early church
Acts 2:41-47
WEEK 4

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: The Creation Story

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Songs about creation (in English and different Nigerian languages) e.g. all things bright and beautiful, the Lord God made them all.
WEEK 4

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The Birth of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The visit of the wise men
Mtt. 2:1-12;
The Shepherds visit
Lk.2:8-20.
WEEK 4

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic: Fellowship in the Early Church.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Fraud in the church
Acts 5:1-11.
WEEK 5

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: Marriage

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The meaning of marriage -
Gen. 2:22 –25
Eph. 5:21-31.
WEEK 5

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The Birth of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The value of virginity before and after marriage eg.
- Free from STDs
- HIV/AIDS
- Guilt
- Unwanted pregnancy
- Abortion
- Death
WEEK 5

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic: Fellowship in the Early Church.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Murmuring in the early church
Act 6:1-2
WEEK 6

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: Marriage

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Functions of marriage
companionship,
procreation,
responsibility,
preventing STDS,
HIV VIRUS/AIDS, etc.
WEEK 6

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: Jesus and His Family

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Jesus and his siblings
Mtt. 13:53-56; Mtt. 12:46-50.
2 Jesus obeyed His parents
Lk. 2:51-52.
3 Jesus understanding of family
Mtt.12:46-50.
WEEK 6

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic: Fellowship in the Early Church.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Selection of deacons
Acts 6:1-7.
(equitable distribution)
WEEK 7

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: Disobedience

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Biblical account of first human disobedience
Gen 3:1-19.
WEEK 7

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The baptism and temptation of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 The fore-runner of Jesus.
Mk. 1:1-8;
Lk.3:1-20.
2 The Baptism of Jesus
Mtt.3:13 –17;
Mk.1:9 –11;
Lk.3:21-22.
WEEK 7

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic: Persecution of the Early Believers.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Arrest of Peter and John.
Acts 4:1-31
2 Arrest and Martyrdom of Stephen.
Acts 6: 8 -7:1-60.
WEEK 8

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: Disobedience

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Consequences of Adam and Eve‟s disobedience
Gen.3:14-19.
WEEK 8

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The baptism and temptation of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The Temptation of Jesus
Mtt.4:1-11;
Mk.1:12 & 13;
Lk.4:1-13.
WEEK 8

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic:

Topic: Persecution of the Early Believers.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Persecution of the church by Saul.
Acts 8:1-3; 9:1ff.
WEEK 9

Theme: God And His Creation

Topic: Disobedience

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Learner‟s disobedience and consequences
2. Disobedience against the national laws
WEEK 9

Theme: The Early Life Of Jesus

Topic: The baptism and temptation of Jesus.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The significance of the temptation of Jesus.
2. Temptations in Nigeria today and ways of overcoming them.
WEEK 9

Theme: The Beginning Of The Church

Topic:

Topic: Persecution of the Early Believers.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Martyrdom of James.
Acts 12:1-3.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
SECOND TERM
JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call to Repentance

Sub-Topic:
Content:
King David obeys God‟s call to repentance
2 Sam. 12:7-13; Ps. 51. 1 - 19
Zaccheus Lk. 19:1-9.
WEEK 2

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Call of the Disciples

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Jesus calls His first four (4) disciples
Mtt.4:18-22;
Mk. 1:14-20;
Lk. 5:1-11
WEEK 2

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: The Ministry of Peter

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Peter and Simon the Magician
Acts 8:14-25.
2 Healing miracles of Peter:
- Raising of Dorcas from the dead
Acts 9:36- 42.
3 Peter converts Cornelius
Acts 10:1-48;
12:1-24
WEEK 3

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call to Repentance

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The people of Nineveh repented of their sins
3.Jonah 3:1-10
WEEK 3

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Call of the Disciples

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Jesus calls the twelve disciples/ Apostles
Mk.3:13-19;
WEEK 3

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: The Ministry of Apostle Paul

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Paul's Nativity and Education
Acts 22:1-5, 26-30.
2 Paul's persecution of the Early Church.
Acts 7: 57-58; 8:1-3; 9:1-3.
WEEK 4

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call to Repentance

Sub-Topic:
Content:
John the Baptist calls for repentance
Lk 3:1-14.
5. Consequence of lack of repentance
1 Sam 3:18; 4:10- 21.
WEEK 4

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Call of the Disciples

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The demand of discipleship
Mtt. 8:18-22;
Lk. 9:57-62;
Lk. 14:25-34
WEEK 4

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: The Ministry of Apostle Paul

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Paul's conversion
Acts 9:1-19.
2. attitude of Christians towards their persecutors - pray
Matt 5: 43-48;
- endure
John 15:18 - 25
- relocate
Matt. 10:16 - 26
WEEK 5

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call to Repentance

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Consequence of lack of repentance
1 Sam 3:18; 4:10- 21.
WEEK 5

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Sermon on the Mount.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The beatitudes
Mtt.5:1-12.
WEEK 5

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: Paul's First Missionary journey

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The beginning of the church in Antiouch of Syria
Acts 11:19-30.
WEEK 6

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call to Obedience

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Meaning of obedience
2 Abraham obeys God's call.
3 Blessing from obeying God‟s call
Gen. 12:1-9;
- the birth of Isaac
Gen. 21:1-8
WEEK 6

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Sermon on the Mount.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christians as salt and light of the world
Mtt. 5:13-16.
- Forgiveness Mtt. 6:14-15.
- Revenge Mtt. 5:38-42
- Prayer and Fasting Mtt.6:5-18.
- Love of money Mtt. 6:19-24.
- Worrying Mtt.6:25-34
WEEK 6

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: Paul's First Missionary journey

Sub-Topic:
Content:
sending forth of Barnabas and Paul as missionaries
Acts 13:1-3.
WEEK 7

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call to Obedience

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Abraham demonstrates his obedience in
- the “sacrifice” of Isaac
Gen. 22 1-18.
WEEK 7

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Some Parables of Jesus

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning of parable.
- Why Jesus taught in parables
Mtt.13:34-35.
WEEK 7

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: Paul's First Missionary journey

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Towns visited
- Salamis
- Paphos
- Perga
- Antioch in Pisidia
- Iconium
- Lystra and Derbes
WEEK 8

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call To Service

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Meaning of service.
2 Example of people who served in the Bible
- Joseph is sold to Egypt
Gen. 37:12-36.
- Joseph serves in Egypt
Gen 41:37-57.
- Ruth serves her mother-in law
Ruth 1:7-18.
WEEK 8

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Some Parables of Jesus

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Parables about the kingdom:
- the sower
Mtt.13:1-9, 18-23,
- the wheat and Tares
Mtt.13: 24- 30,
36-43 and read the following:
Lk 15:11-34;
15:3-7;
15:8-10.
WEEK 8

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: Paul's First Missionary journey

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The church council at Jerusalem
Acts 15:1-35.
WEEK 9

Theme: God's Call

Topic: Call To Service

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Lessons from the service of Joseph and Ruth.
2 Life in God‟s service
Pt.2:18-25.
WEEK 9

Theme: The Ministry Of Jesus

Topic: Some Parables of Jesus

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Parables about the kingdom:
- the sower
Mtt.13:1-9, 18-23,
- the wheat and Tares
Mtt.13: 24- 30,
36-43 and read the following:
Lk 15:11-34;
15:3-7;
15:8-10. (Cont.)
WEEK 9

Theme: The Ministry Of The Apostles

Topic: Paul's First Missionary journey

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Wrong ways of resolving conflicts.
- fighting
- killing
- vengeance
2. Right ways of resolving conflicts.
- dialogue
- Peace keeping activities,
- boundary adjustments.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
THIRD TERM
JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in the Family.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Meaning and types of family
WEEK 2

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The passion of Christ.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 The Triumphant entry
Mtt. 21:1-11;
Mk.11:1-1;
Lk. 19: 28-44.
2 The last supper
Mtt. 26: 57-68.
WEEK 2

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Unity Among Christians

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christian organization:
- World Council of Church (WCC)
- Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
- Nigerian Association of Biblical Studies (NABS).
WEEK 3

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in the Family.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Recognition of family members
WEEK 3

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The passion of Christ.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 The Betrayal and Arrest
Mk.14:43-52;
Mtt. 26:47-56.
2 The Trial and Peter's denial
Mtt.26:47-68,
69-75.
WEEK 3

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Unity Among Christians

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christian organization:
- World Council of Church (WCC)
- Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
- Nigerian Association of Biblical Studies (NABS) (Cont.).
WEEK 4

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in the Family.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Different roles of members of the family.
Eph. 6: 1-9; 5:21-33
Col. 3: 18 – 21;
I Pet. 3:1-7.
2 Types of family.
WEEK 4

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The passion of Christ.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Instances which can lead to a Christian‟s denial of Christ and his/her neighbour.
WEEK 4

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Unity Among Christians

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Teachings that will foster unity:
- Faith and works
Jam. 1:22-27.
- Humility
Phil.2:3-11.
- Impartiality
Jam. 2:1-13.
- Forgiveness
Gal. 6:1-2,
- Giving
Philippians 4: 14-19
WEEK 5

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in School.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Names of members of the school,
(School, principals, subject teachers, prefects, friends, etc).
WEEK 5

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The Death and Burial of Jesus Christ.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The Crucifixion Mtt. 27:32-44
WEEK 5

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Unity Among Christians

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Teachings that will foster unity:
- Faith and works
Jam. 1:22-27.
- Humility
Phil.2:3-11.
- Impartiality
Jam. 2:1-13.
- Forgiveness
Gal. 6:1-2,
- Giving
Philippians 4: 14-19 (Cont.).
WEEK 6

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in School.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Choosing friends at school
factors:
common interest,
age,
religion, etc.
(a) Friendship between David and Jonathan
1 Sam. 18:1-5.
(b) The friend at mid-night
Luk.11:5:13
WEEK 6

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The Death and Burial of Jesus Christ.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The death Mtt.27:45-56
WEEK 6

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Christian Living

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christian living in the community
Mtt.5:13-16;
1Pet. 2:9-18.
WEEK 7

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in School.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Bad friendship leads to cultism,
stealing,
drug addiction,
prostitution,
lesbianism,
homosexuality,
smoking,
drinking,
laziness,
truancy,
etc. Prov.1:10;
II Thes. 3:6-13
WEEK 7

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The Death and Burial of Jesus Christ.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The burial Mtt. 27:57-61.
WEEK 7

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Christian Living

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christian living in the community
Mtt.5:13-16;
1Pet. 2:9-18. (Cont.)
WEEK 8

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in the Church and Community

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1 Identification of the names of community leaders.
2 Ways of sustaining relationship in the community.
- Respect for elders and leaders.
- Obeying the laws of the land.
- Participate in community development programmes
- Caring for the needy and religious tolerance.
Mtt.25:31-46.
WEEK 8

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The Resurrection and Appearance of Jesus

Sub-Topic:
Content:
The Resurrection
Mtt. 28:1- 10;
Mk. 16:1-8;
Lk. 24:1-12.
WEEK 8

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Christian Living

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christian attitude to persecution
Mtt. 5:11-12;
1Pet. 3:13-17.
WEEK 9

Theme: Keeping God In Our Relationship

Topic: Relationship in the Church and Community

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Relationship in the Church.
- Love your Christian brothers and sister etc.
Rom.12:9-21.
- Maintaining relationship in the church;
1 Pt. 3: :8-13;
Rom 13: 1-7. 4.
Field trip.
WEEK 9

Theme: The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Topic: The Resurrection and Appearance of Jesus

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Appearances
Mtt. 28:16-20;
Mk. 16:9-18;
Jn. 21:1-14
and Lk.24:13-49.
WEEK 9

Theme: The Christian Church Today

Topic: Christian Living

Sub-Topic:
Content:
Christian attitude to persecution
Mtt. 5:11-12;
1Pet. 3:13-17. (Cont.)

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION





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