JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2025

JAMB has released the syllabus for all subjects, including Christian Religious Studies. The JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies is like a study plan that shows exactly what topics you need to learn for the exam. It helps you know what to focus on so you don’t waste time studying things that won’t be included in the examination.

Following the JAMB Syllabus for CRK is very important because it guides you step-by-step to prepare well and do your best in the exam.

If you are getting ready for the Christian Religious Studies exam, you can download the JAMB syllabus for the subject in PDF format to help you study better. Read on to see the full JAMB syllabus for Christian Religious Knowledge.

JAMB Syllabus For Christian Religious Studies 

Discover the complete JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2025/2026. Access all approved topics, objectives, and recommended texts to excel in the UTME CRS exam below.

S/N	Theme	Topics/Examples	References
A	Themes from Creation to Division of Kingdom
1	The Sovereignty of God	God as Creator and Controller of the Universe	Gen. 1 & 2; Amos 9:5-6; Isa. 45:5-12; Ps. 19:1-6
2	The Covenant	(a) Flood and covenant with Noah (b) Covenant with Abraham (c) Covenant with Israel (d) The New Covenant	Gen. 6-9; 11:31-32; 12; 17; 21; 25:19-26; Ex. 19, 20, 24; Deut. 28; Jer. 31; Ezek. 36
3	Leadership Qualities	Examples: (a) Joseph (b) Moses (c) Joshua (d) Judges (Deborah, Gideon, Samson)	Gen. 37, 41, 45; Ex. 1-5, 12; Num. 13-14; Josh. 1, 6, 7, 24; Judges 4, 6, 13, 16
4	Divine Providence, Guidance & Protection	(a) Guidance & Protection (b) Provision	Gen. 24, 28, 46; Ex. 13-14; 16-17; Num. 20; 1 Kings 17
5	Parental Responsibility	Examples: (a) Eli and Samuel (b) David (c) Asa	1 Sam. 2, 3, 4, 8; 2 Sam. 13, 15, 18, 19; 1 Kings 15, 22; Deut. 6; Prov. 4, 13, 22, 23, 31
6	Obedience and Disobedience	(i) Obedience & Rewards (Abraham, Hebrew Midwives, David) (ii) Disobedience & Consequences (Adam, Manna, Golden Calf, Moses, Saul)	Gen. 22; Ex. 1, 16, 32; Num. 20; Deut. 34; 1 Sam. 10, 15, 16, 31
7	A Man After God’s Own Heart	(a) Early life of David (b) Submission to God’s will (c) Repentance and forgiveness	1 Sam. 16-18, 22, 24; 2 Sam. 2, 3, 11, 12; Ps. 51
8	Decision-Making	(a) Reliance on a medium (b) Wisdom of Solomon (c) Unwise policies of Solomon and Rehoboam	1 Sam. 28; 1 Kings 3-5, 8, 9, 11, 12
B	Themes from Division of Kingdom to Return from Exile & Prophets
1	Greed and Its Effects	Examples: Ahab, Gehazi	1 Kings 21, 22; 2 Kings 5; Josh. 7
2	The Supremacy of God	Religious tension & God’s power on Mt. Carmel	1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19
3	Religious Reforms in Judah	(a) Cleansing of the Temple (b) Renewal of Covenant	2 Kings 22, 23
4	Concern for Judah	(a) Fall of Jerusalem (b) Condition of Judah (c) Response to Judah	2 Kings 24, 25; Neh. 1, 2, 4; Ezra 1-7
5	Faith, Courage and Protection	Examples: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego	Dan. 1, 3, 6
6	God’s Message to Nineveh	Jonah and his message	Jonah 1-4
7	Social Justice, True Religion & Divine Love	(a) Social justice & true religion (b) Divine love & human response	Amos 2, 4-8; James 1; Hosea 1-6, 14
8	Holiness and Divine Call		Isa. 6; Ezek. 2, 3; Jer. 1
9	Punishment and Hope		Jer. 3, 32; Ezek. 18, 37; Isa. 61
C	Themes from the Four Gospels & Acts
1	The Birth and Early Life of Jesus	(a) John the Forerunner (b) Birth and boyhood of Jesus	Lk. 1, 3, 7; Mk. 1, 6; Mt. 1, 2; Jn. 1, 3
2	Baptism and Temptation of Jesus		Mt. 3-4; Mk. 1; Lk. 3-4
3	Discipleship	(a) Call of first disciples (b) Demands of discipleship	Mt. 4, 8; Mk. 1-2; Lk. 5, 9, 14
4	Miracles	(a) Nature miracles (b) Resuscitations (c) Healing (d) Exorcism	Mt. 8, 14, 21; Mk. 4-6, 9; Lk. 7-9; Jn. 2, 6, 11
5	The Parables	(a) Kingdom parables (b) Love of God (c) Love for others (d) Wealth (e) Prayer	Mt. 13, 18, 22; Lk. 10, 12, 16, 18
6	Sermon on the Mount		Mt. 5-6; Lk. 6
7	Mission of the Disciples	(a) Mission of twelve (b) Mission of seventy	Mt. 10; Mk. 6; Lk. 9-10
8	The Great Confession		Mt. 16; Mk. 8; Lk. 9
9	The Transfiguration		Mt. 17; Mk. 9; Lk. 9
10	Triumphal Entry & Cleansing Temple		Mt. 21; Mk. 11; Lk. 19
11	The Last Supper		Mt. 26; Mk. 14; Lk. 22; Jn. 13
12	Trials and Death of Jesus	(a) Trials before High Priest, Pilate, Herod (b) Crucifixion and burial	Mt. 26-27; Mk. 14-15; Lk. 22-23; Jn. 18-19
13	Resurrection, Appearances, Ascension		Mt. 28; Mk. 16; Lk. 24; Jn. 20-21; Acts 1

Recommended Texts For Christian Religious Studies

1. Adetunji, P. G., et al. (2000). ExamFocus Christian Religious Knowledge for WASSCE and SSCE. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
2. Adeyemo, I. O., et al. (1998). Christian Religious Knowledge for Secondary Schools Books 1–3. Ibadan: Onibonoje.
3. Adeyinka, A. A., et al. (1991). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Book 1–3. Lagos: Longman.
4. Adigwe, H. A., et al. (2004). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools. Onitsha: Africana Publishers.
5. Aghaeghuna, E. O. N. (1988). Senior Secondary School Christian Religious Knowledge: Themes from Selected Epistles, Vols. 1–3. Awka: Jet Publishers.
6. Dopamu, A., et al. (1990). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools Books 1–3. Lagos: Nelson.
7. Ilori, J. A., et al. (1980). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools Books 1–3. Ibadan: Evans.
8. Izuchukwu, A. E., et al. (1997). Round-Up for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Christian Religious Knowledge: A Complete Guide. Lagos: Longman.
9. Throckmorton, B. H., Jr. (Ed.). (1966). Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels. New York: Thomas Nelson.
10. The Bible: Revised Standard Version. (1971). Stonechill Green: Bible Society Publishing House.

Make sure you follow the syllabus closely, use the JAMB recommended textbook for Christian Religious Studies, and practice with past questions for the subject during your revision. We wish you the best of luck in your upcoming exam.

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