JAMB CRS Syllabus 2025: Approved Topics & Subtopics

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) syllabus approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

General Objective of JAMB Syllabus for CRS

• The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Christian Religious Studies is to prepare candidates for the Board’s examination.
• It is designed to test candidates’ achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
  • Acquire the knowledge and understanding of the tenets of the Christian faith as contained in the Bible
  • Interpret biblical teachings and themes
  • Apply biblical teachings and tenets to life in society
  • Evaluate the level of application of biblical teachings and tenets to life in society
• The syllabus is divided into four sections, namely:
  • Section A: Themes from Creation to the Division of the Kingdom
  • Section B: Themes from the Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile and the Prophets
  • Section C: Themes from the Four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
  • Section D: Themes from Selected Epistles

Section A: God and the Early Bible Stories

Students learn about:

• God as the Creator of everything
• God’s promises (covenants) with people like Noah and Abraham
• Good leaders like Joseph, Moses, Joshua, and David
• Obedience to God and its rewards
• Disobedience and its consequences

Section B: Prophets and God’s Messages

Students learn about:

• Greed and why it is wrong
• God’s power is shown through prophets like Elijah
• Courage and faith shown by Daniel and his friends
• God’s message of repentance, justice, and love
• Hope and forgiveness after punishment

Section C: Jesus and His Teachings

Students learn about:

• The birth and life of Jesus Christ
• Jesus’ baptism, miracles, and parables
• Love, kindness, forgiveness, and prayer
• Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension
• The early church and spreading the Gospel

Section D: Christian Living and Values

Students learn about:

• Faith and new life in Christ
• Love, humility, and forgiveness
• Helping others and sharing
• Obeying rules and working honestly
• Prayer, fairness, and good behaviour
• Avoiding corruption and bad habits

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