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Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work for JSS1 to SS3
Christian Religious Studies at JSS1 begins with creation, marriage, and family relationships. JSS2 moves through the life and teachings of Jesus, and JSS3 covers the early church, Pentecost, and the ministries of Peter and Paul. SS1 and SS2 deepen into Christian doctrine, discipleship, and Old and New Testament leadership, while SS3 turns to civic responsibility, moral living, and social issues. Below is the full scheme of work for all six levels, so you always know exactly what comes next.
JSS1 Christian Religious Studies
JSS1 Christian Religious Studies
First Term
| 1. | God and His Creation |
| 2. | The Creation Story |
| 3. | The Creation of Man and Woman |
| 4. | Purpose of Creation |
| 5. | Midterm Examinations |
| 6. | Marriage |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Marriage II |
| 9. | Disobedience I |
| 10. | Disobedience II |
| 11–13. | Revision, Examinations & Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Call to Repentance I |
| 2. | Call to Repentance II |
| 3. | Call to Repentance III |
| 4. | Call to Repentance IV |
| 5. | Midterm Examinations |
| 6. | Call to Obedience I |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Call to Obedience II |
| 9. | Call to Service I |
| 10. | Call to Service II |
| 11–13. | Revision, Examinations & Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Relationship in the Family I |
| 2. | Relationship in the Family II |
| 3. | Relationship in the Family III |
| 4. | Relationship in the School I |
| 5. | Midterm Examinations |
| 6. | Relationship in the School II |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Relationship in the School III |
| 9. | Relationship in the Community I |
| 10. | Relationship in the Church |
| 11–13. | Revision, Examinations & Closing |
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JSS2 Christian Religious Studies
JSS2 Christian Religious Studies
First Term
| 1. | The Annunciation |
| 2. | The Birth of Jesus |
| 3. | The Visit of the Wise Men |
| 4. | The Visit of the Shepherds |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | The Value of Virginity and Faithfulness after Marriage |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Meaning & Significance of The Virgin Birth of Jesus |
| 9. | Jesus and His Family |
| 10. | Jesus’ Understanding of Family & Baptism of Jesus |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Call of the First Disciples |
| 2. | Call of the Twelve Disciples |
| 3. | Demands of Discipleship |
| 4. | The Beatitudes |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Christians as Salt & Light |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Jesus’ Teaching on Revenge |
| 9. | Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer, Fasting & Forgiveness |
| 10. | Jesus’ Teaching on Love of Money & Anxiety |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | The Triumphal Entry |
| 2. | The Last Supper |
| 3. | Betrayal & Arrest of Jesus |
| 4. | Trial & Peter’s Denial |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Crucifixion of Jesus |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Death and Burial of Jesus |
| 9. | Resurrection of Jesus |
| 10. | Appearances, Significance & Role of Women |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
JSS3 Christian Religious Studies
JSS3 (Two Terms Only) Christian Religious Studies
First Term
| 1. | The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Part 1) |
| 2. | The Coming of the Holy Spirit |
| 3. | Peter’s First Speech and its Effects |
| 4. | Fellowship in the Early Church (Part 1) |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Fellowship in the Early Church (Part 2) |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Selection of Deacons |
| 9. | Persecution of Early Believers (Part 1) |
| 10. | Persecution of Early Believers (Part 2) |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | The Ministry of Peter (Part 1) |
| 2. | The Ministry of Peter (Part 2) |
| 3. | The Ministry of Peter (Part 3) |
| 4. | The Ministry of Peter (Part 4) |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | The Ministry of Apostle Paul (Part 1) |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | The Ministry of Apostle Paul (Part 2) |
| 9. | The Ministry of Apostle Paul (Part 3) |
| 10. | Christian Unity and Living Among Non-Christians |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
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SS1 Christian Religious Studies
SS1 Christian Religious Studies
First Term
| 1. | Jesus as the Lamb, the Door, and the Good Shepherd I |
| 2. | Jesus as the Lamb, the Door, and the Good Shepherd II |
| 3. | Jesus the Light of the World |
| 4. | Jesus as the True Vine |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Jesus as the Living Bread and Water |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | God’s Love for Man |
| 9. | God’s Love for One Another |
| 10. | Justification by Faith |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | New Life in Christ |
| 2. | Sonship |
| 3. | Faith and Work |
| 4. | The Fruit of the Spirit |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Spiritual Gifts |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Forgiveness |
| 9. | Humility |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Effective Prayer |
| 2. | Living a Life of Witnessing to Christ I |
| 3. | Living a Life of Witnessing to Christ II |
| 4. | Christians’ Attitudes Towards Persecution |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Impartiality |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Resurrection and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ I |
| 9. | Resurrection and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ II |
| 10. | The Sovereignty of God |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
SS2 Christian Religious Studies
SS2 Christian Religious Studies
First Term
| 1. | Leadership of Joseph, Moses, Joshua and Deborah I |
| 2. | Leadership of Joseph, Moses, Joshua and Deborah II |
| 3. | Leadership of Joseph, Moses, Joshua and Deborah III |
| 4. | God Cares for His People – Protection |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Parental Responsibility (Eli and His Sons) |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Consequences of Obedience and Disobedience |
| 9. | Friendship |
| 10. | Trust in God (Submission to the Will of God) |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Second Term
| 1. | Making Decisions as a Christian |
| 2. | Greed and its Effect |
| 3. | The Supremacy of God |
| 4. | Religious Reforms |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Concern for One’s Nation |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Faith in God |
| 9. | True Religion and Social Justice |
| 10. | The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus Christ |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Third Term
| 1. | Call of the Disciples |
| 2. | The Mission of the Disciples (Luke 10:1-24) |
| 3. | The Trial of Jesus Christ and His Death |
| 4. | Resurrection and Second Coming of Jesus Christ |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Fellowship in the Early Church |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | The Holy Spirit and the Mission of the Gentiles |
| 9. | Opposition to the Gospel Message I |
| 10. | Opposition to the Gospel Message II |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
SS3 Christian Religious Studies
SS3 (One Term Only) Christian Religious Studies
First Term
| 1. | Civic Responsibilities |
| 2. | HIV/AIDS I |
| 3. | HIV/AIDS II |
| 4. | Independence and Self-Actualization |
| 5. | Midterm Examination |
| 6. | Dignity of Labour |
| 7. | Midterm Break |
| 8. | Christian Attitude to Corruption |
| 9. | Forgiveness |
| 10. | Perseverance, Wealth and Poverty |
| 11. | Revision |
| 12. | Examination |
| 13. | Closing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ₦5,000 cover the whole session for every level?
Yes. One payment of ₦3,000 gets you First, Second, and Third Term notes for JSS1, JSS2, SS1, and SS2, plus every term available for JSS3 and SS3.
Why do JSS3 and SS3 have fewer terms?
JSS3 CRS runs First and Second Term only, and SS3 runs a single First Term, both structured this way ahead of BECE and WAEC/NECO exams for this subject.
Does this scheme apply nationwide?
The core topic sequence follows the national curriculum, though individual schools sometimes adjust pacing around their own midterm and exam dates.
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