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