NECO Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2025 – The management of NECO has officially released the syllabi for all subjects to be covered in the upcoming examinations, and Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is no exception. Every student who registered for NECO and plans to sit for the CRK exam should use the official syllabus as a study guide. The NECO Syllabus for CRS outlines all the important topics and themes you need to focus on, making your revision more organized and effective.
Below, we have provided the complete NECO Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies, available for both PDF download and online viewing, so you can study in whichever way suits you best. Additionally, you will find a carefully selected list of recommended books to support and deepen your understanding as you prepare. Use these resources wisely, stay consistent with your study plan, and you’ll be well on your way to success in your NECO CRS examination.
NECO Syllabus For Christian Religious Studies
| Section | Themes | Topics | Bible References |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECTION A: Old Testament | Sovereignty of God | (a) God the Creator (b) God the Controller of the universe | Genesis 1; 2 |
| Leadership Roles | (a) Joseph (b) Moses (c) Joshua (d) Deborah | Gen 37:1-28; 41:1-57; 45:1-15 Exodus 1;2;3;4:1-17;5:1-5,22-23;6:28-30;7:1-7;14;32:1-14 Numbers 13:1-33;14:1-19;27:15-23 Joshua 1:1-9 Judges 4 | |
| Parental Responsibility | Eli and Samuel | 1 Sam 2:11-36; 3:1-18; 4:10-22; 8:1-5 | |
| Consequences of Saul’s Disobedience | 1 Samuel 15:1-26; 16:14-23; 31:1-13 | ||
| Submission to the Will of God | (a) David’s submission (b) David’s sin, repentance and forgiveness | 1 Sam 26; 2 Sam 12:15-25 | |
| Making Decisions | (a) Solomon’s wisdom (b) Unwise decision of Solomon and Rehoboam | 1 Kings 3:3-28;4:29-34;5:1-12;8 1 Kings 9;15-23;11:1-13;12:1-20 | |
| Supremacy of God | (a) Religious tensions during Ahab’s reign (b) Elijah at Mount Carmel | 1 Kings 16:29-34;17:1-7;18:1-19;18:17-46 | |
| Greed and Its Effects | (a) Ahab (b) Gehazi | 1 Kings 21:1-29 2 Kings 5 | |
| Religious Reforms | The reign of King Josiah | 2 Kings 22;23:1-30 | |
| Concern for One’s Nation | (a) Condition of the nation (b) Response to the state of the nation | 2 Kings 24;25:1-17 Nehemiah 1;2:9-20;4 Ezra 1;4;5:1-2;6:13-22;7:1-10 | |
| Faith in God | (a) Faith and courage (b) Faith and power | Daniel 3 Daniel 6 | |
| Nature of God | (a) True religion and social justice – Amos (b) God’s divine love – Hosea | Amos 2:6-8;4;5:1-24;7:10-17;8 Hosea 1;2;3;6 |
| SECTION B: Synoptic Gospels & Acts of the Apostles | Themes | Topics | Bible References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptism and Temptation of Jesus | (a) Baptism (b) Temptation | Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22 Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 | |
| The Call and Demands of Discipleship | Matthew 4:18-25; 8:18-22; 9:9-13 Mark 1:16-20; 2:13-17 Luke 5:1-11; 9:57-63; 14:25-33 | ||
| Jesus’ Teaching on Forgiveness | Matthew 6:12,14-15; 18:21-35 | ||
| The Trials of Jesus | (a) Jesus at Gethsemane (b) Peter’s Denials (c) Condemnation | Matthew 26:36-56; Mk 14:32-52 Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62 Matthew 26:47-75; Mark 14:53-72; Luke 22:66-71; 23:1-12 | |
| The Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus | (a) Crucifixion & burial (b) Resurrection | Matthew 27:32-66 Mark 15:16-47; Luke 23:26-56 Matthew 28:1-10 Mark 16:1-14; Luke 24:1-35 | |
| Fellowship in the Early Church | Acts 1:15-26; 2:41-47; 4:32-37; 5:1-11; 6:2-6 | ||
| The Holy Spirit and the Mission to the Gentiles | (a) Pentecost (b) Mission to Gentiles | Acts 2 Acts 9; 11:1-18 | |
| Opposition to the Gospel Message | Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-42; 6:8-9; 7:1-10; 12:1-24 |
| SECTION C: Selected Epistles | Themes | Topics | Bible References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epistles of James | (a) Faith and Works (b) Impartiality (c) Effective Prayers | James 1:2-27; 2:14-26 James 2:1-13 James 1:2-8; 5:13-18 | |
| Epistle of 1 Peter | (a) Good Citizenship (b) Christians living among non-Christians (c) Interpersonal Relationships among Christians | 1 Peter 2:13-17 1 Peter 2:1-25 1 Peter 5:1-11 |
Recommended Texts For Christian Religious Studies
General References
- The Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version (Primary Text)
- New Clarendon Bible Series (Bible Commentary Series)
- John Bright, History and Religion of Israel
- B.W. Anderson, The Living World of the Old Testament
- H.C. Kee & Young, The Living World of the New Testament
- D.B.J. Campbell, The Synoptic Gospels
- New Bible Commentary, Cambridge
Old Testament References
- T.N.O. Quarcoopome, History and Religion of Israel, AUP, Ibadan, 1986
- Kwesi Dickson, History and Religion of Israel, Darton L & T, 1968
New Testament References
- H.A. Guy, 1. The Life of Christ and 2. The Acts of the Apostles
- John S. Pobee, Matthew and Mark for Schools
- K.A. Dickson, The Gospel According to Luke, Accra, Asempa Publishers
- Joshua Awolabi, Simple Approach to Christian Religious Knowledge, Elis Association, Lagos
Make sure to study this syllabus thoroughly to excel and pass your NECO Christian Religious Studies exam with flying colors. Don’t forget to share this post with your fellow students to help them prepare. If you need detailed syllabi for other subjects, be sure to check out our page for more resources. Good luck!
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