JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2025

The 2025 Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations are set to be held very soon and we know that you are preparing in earnest as every serious candidate should. JAMB has released the syllabus for every subject that will be written in the examination. This syllabus has been released to guide all candidates on the areas to focus their energy on in the upcoming examination. So if you have been freestyling your revision for CRS, it is time to use the JAMB Syllabus for CRS to ensure that you read only the topics that will make an appearance in the examination.

The examination is worth 400 marks and each paper is worth 100 marks which means that for every subject you write, you need to bring your A game so you can meet the cut-off mark for your preferred course.

You can download the JAMB Syllabus For Christian Religious Studies in PDF in minutes. All you need to do is read this article to the end for instructions on how to do so successfully. Good luck with your upcoming examinations.

JAMB Syllabus For Christian Religious Studies

The table below breaks down the four main sections that will be covered in your upcoming syllabus. Each section contains key themes you will need to study to prepare for the exams.

All candidates are strongly encouraged to follow the instructions outlined in the JAMB Syllabus For Christian Religious Studies carefully. Doing so will give you a clear path to success and ensure you are fully prepared to tackle the exam. Study smart, stay focused, and make the most of this opportunity to excel.

Section	Themes
Section A: Themes from Creation to the Division of the Kingdom	The Sovereignty of God, The Covenant, Leadership Qualities, Divine Providence, Guidance and Protection, Parental Responsibility, Obedience and Disobedience, A man after God’s own heart, Decision-Making
Section B: Themes from the Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile and the Prophets	Greed and its effects, The Supremacy of God, Religious reforms in Judah, Concern for Judah, Faith, Courage, and Protection, God’s message to Nineveh, Social justice, True religion, Divine love, Holiness and Divine call, Punishment and Hope
Section C: Themes from the Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles	The birth and early life of Jesus, The baptism and temptation of Jesus, Discipleship, Miracles, The Parables, the Sermon on the Mount, the Mission of the disciples, The Great Confession, The Transfiguration, The Triumphal Entry and the cleansing of the Temple, The Last Supper, The trials and the death of Jesus, Resurrection, appearances, and ascension of Jesus, Jesus’ teachings about himself, Love, Fellowship in the Early Church, The Holy Spirit and the mission of the Church, Opposition to the Gospel message, Mission to the Gentiles
Section D: Themes from Selected Epistles	Justification by Faith, The Law, and Grace, New life in Christ, Christians as joint heirs with Christ, Humility, Forgiveness, Spiritual gifts, Christian Giving, Civic responsibility, Dignity of labor, The second coming of Christ, Impartiality, Effective prayer, Christian living in the community, Corruption, Sexual Immorality

Recommended Textbooks For Christian Religious Studies JAMB  2025

Adetunji, P. G., et al. (2000). Exam Focus Christian Religious Knowledge for WASSCE and SSCE. Ibadan: University Press Plc.

Adeyemo, I. O., et al. (1998). Christian Religious Knowledge for Secondary Schools Books 1–3. Ibadan: Onibonoje.

Adeyinka, A. A., et al. (1991). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1–3. Lagos: Longman.

Adigwe, H. A., et al. (2004). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools. Onitsha: Africana Publishers.

Aghaeghuna, E. O. N. (1988). Senior Secondary School Christian Religious Knowledge: Themes from Selected Epistles, Volumes I–III. Awka: Jet Publishers.

Dopamu, A., et al. (1990). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1–3. Lagos: Nelson.

Ilori, J. A., et al. (1980). Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1–3. Ibadan: Evans.

Izuchukwu, A. E., et al. (1997). Round-Up for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Christian Religious Knowledge: A Complete Guide. Lagos: Longman.

Throckmorton, B. H., Jr. (Ed.). (1966). Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels. New York: Thomas Nelson.

The Bible: Revised Standard Version. (1971). Stonechill Green: Bible Society Publishing House.

Study Tips for the 2025 CRK JAMB Examinations

Preparing for the 2025 CRK JAMB examinations? Here are some tips to help you excel:

1. Start by going through the JAMB CRK syllabus thoroughly. This will help you identify the areas to focus on and ensure you don’t miss out on any important topics.
2. Break your syllabus into manageable sections and allocate specific days to cover each one. Make sure to include revision days in your plan.
3. Stick to the recommended textbooks.
4. Go through past JAMB CRK questions to familiarize yourself with the format and type of questions asked.
5. While studying, write down important points in your own words. These notes will be useful for quick revisions.
6. Regularly quiz yourself on the topics you’ve studied. This will help you retain information and build confidence.
7. Study consistently and remind yourself of your goals. Take breaks when needed but remain disciplined.

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