Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Christian Religious Knowledge. SS 3 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work Federal
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SS3 FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1. | The Baptism of Jesus Christ | Meaning and purpose of baptism.Purpose of Jesus’ baptism.Synoptic account of the baptism of Jesus. Matt. 3:13-17, Mk. 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22.Significance of the baptism of Jesus Christ. | Guide the students to clarify the meaning and purpose of baptism.Explain the purpose of Jesus’ baptism since Jesus had no sin.Meaning and types of baptism though they have the same purpose.Pictorial chart showing Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. |
| 2. | Temptation of Jesus | Synoptic account of the temptation of Jesus. Matt. 4:1-11, Mk. 1:12-13, Lk. 4:1-13.Significance of each of the three temptations.Temptations in the world today.Ways of overcoming temptation to sin today – prayer, self control, etc.Means Jesus used to overcome three temptations – by using words of God. | Compare and contrast the different accounts of the temptation of Jesus Christ in the synoptic.Suggest ways of overcoming temptations in the world today.Picture of Jesus being tempted by Satan. |
| 3. | Call to Discipleship | Importance of call of disciples to Jesus’ ministry. Matt. 28:19-20, Mk. 16:15-19, Lk. 5:10.Attitude of Christians today to God’s call.Call of the disciples and their responses. Matt. 4:18-25, 9:9-13, 10-14, Mk. 1:16-20, 2:13-17, Lk. 5:1-11.Factors that militate against discipleship. Matt. 8:18-22, Lk. 9:51-63, 14:25-33. | Guide the students to read the reference passages.Discuss what their reactions should be if God calls them.Lead them to discuss the different responses some gave to Jesus and how Jesus reacted to them. E.g. “Lord let me first go and bid my people bye”, Lord let me first go and bury my father”. |
| 4. | Mission of the Twelve and the Seventy | Mission of the Twelve. Matt. 10:1-15, Mk. 6:7-13, Lk. 9:1-16.Achievement of the Twelve Disciples.Mission of the Seventy. Lk. 10:1-20.Achievement of the Seventy Disciples.Differences in the Synoptic Accounts of The Mission of the Twelve: Mathew had The Jewish audience in mind. Luke had a more universal outlook.Differences and similarities in the mission of the twelve and seventy disciples.Significance of each mission. | Guide the students to read the gospel passages.Note the instructions Jesus gave to each group.Discuss the report of the group.Outline the differences in the synoptic accounts concerning the instructions given to the disciples.Lead the students to discuss the similarities and differences between the mission of the twelve and the seventy. |
| 5. | Trial of Jesus Christ and His Death. | Jesus before the high priest. Math. 26:36-75, Mk. 14:53-75, Lk. 22:66-71.Jesus before pirate. Math. 27:11-31, Mk. 23:1-25, Lk. 23:1-5.Jesus before Herod. Lk. 23:6-12.The crucifixion and burial of Jesus.The significance of Jesus’ death on the cross for the salvation of human beings. | Guide the students to read the reference passages.Guide the students to watch the video clip on the trials and temptations of Jesus Christ.Pause at intervals to explain the topic and salient points. |
| 6. | The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. | The accounts of the resurrection of Jesus. Math. 28:1-8, Mk. 16:1-8, Lk. 24:1-11.Women activities in the story of resurrection.Compare and contrast the three accounts of resurrection in the synoptic. Importance of the resurrection of Jesus to Christian faith | Discuss the activities of women in the resurrection.Compare and contrast the synoptic accounts of resurrection.Explain the importance of resurrection.Pictorial charts showing the empty tomb, the women at the tomb, the angels watch the tomb, etc. |
| 7. | Communal Living in the Early Church. | Election of the successor of Judas Iscariot. Acts 1:15-26.Characteristics of the early Christian community. Acts 2:41-47, 4: 32-37.Problems of the early Christian community. Acts 5:1-11, 6:1.Solutions to the problems of the early church community. | Explain the differences between the Hellenistic and native Hebrew/Jews.Guide the students to read the reference passages.Lead the students to relate the problems of early Christians to the problems of discrimination in our contemporary world. |
| 8. | Holy Spirit and the Mission to the Gentiles. | The promise of the Holy Spirit. Jn. 14:15-31.The coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-13.Peter’s speech. Acts 2:14-41. | Lead the students to read Acts 2:1-13.Note the vital points in Peter’s speech. |
| 9. | Mission to the Gentiles and Opposition to the Gospel Message. | Saul’s conversion. Acts 9:1-19.Damascus and Jerusalem. Acts 9:20-30.Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa. Acts 10:44-48, 11:1-18.Arrest and imprisonment of the Apostles. Acts 4:1-31, 5:17-42.Opposition against Stephen. Acts 6:8, 7:10.Saul’s opposition to the gospel. Acts 12:1-24. | Discuss the conversion of Saul.Identify the key points in Peter’s mission to Lydda and Joppa.Outline the charges against Stephen.Discuss Saul’s and Herod’s opposition to the early church. |
| 10. | Paul’s Missionary Journey. | Paul and Barnabas are called by the Holy Spirit. Their missionary journey activities in the first missionary journey. Acts 13.Paul’s activities at Macedonia in second missionary journey. Acts 15:40-41, 16:1-9, Acts 16:10-40. | Lead the students to discuss the biblical references with aid of map.Note the important events that took place at any place they visited. |
| 11. | Revision | ||
| 12-13 | Examination |
Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Christian Religious Knowledge. SS 3 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work Federal
CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SS3 SECOND TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC | CONTENT | ACTIVITIES |
| 1. | The need for order in the society. | Submission to those in legitimate authority.People in authority to serve with the fear of God. Rom. 13:1-7. Discuss the meaning of “civic responsibilities”, “constitution”, “charter” and human right.The constitution of Nigeria.The African charter on human and people’s rights. | Guide the students to discuss the meaning of “civic responsibilities”, “constitution”, “charter” and “human rights”. |
| 2. | Civic Responsibilities | The U.N. declaration on human rights – Good citizenship.Peter’s message on the duties of a good citizen. 1Pet. 2:13-17.Definition of HIV/AIDs.Different ways of contracting HIV/AIDs and the symptoms.Prevention of HIV/AIDs.People were sick and Jesus care for them and healed them. Jn 4:46-54, Jn. 5:1-8, Jn. 9:1-7. | List the characteristics of a good citizen and guide the students to enumerate ways of maintaining law and order.Lead students to define HIV/AIDs.Guide students to identify ways of contracting HIV/AIDs and the symptoms and lead the students to describe how HIV/AIDs can be prevented.Pictures of those infected by HIV/AIDs in a hospital with people sitting beside.Guide students to narrate the love and compassion of Jesus to the sick using biblical passage. |
| 3. | Dignity of Labour | The obligation to work.Enumerate different types of labour. Thess. 3:6-15, 2:9, Col. 3:23-25, Eph. 6:5-8, Titus 3:1.Jesus the carpenter’s son. Math. 13:55, Mk. 6:3.The Apostles as fishermen. Jn. 21:1-8.Discussion on the concepts of skill acquisition “empowerment and creativity”. | Guide the students to enumerate different types of labour and lead students to study the biblical passages.Video films of people at their different work places.Guide students to list things they can do with their hands, pictures of farmers, fishermen, etc.Lead discussions on the concepts of “skill acquisition and empowerment and creativity”. |
| 4. | Revision/Mock Examinations. |
Secondary School Humanities Syllabus for Christian Religious Knowledge. SS 3 Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work Federal
