WAEC C.R.K Syllabus 2021/2022 | See Concentrated Topics Here
– WAEC C.R.K Syllabus –
WAEC C.R.K Syllabus 2021 is Out: The C.R.K 2021/2022 West African Examination Council (WAEC) Syllabus is aiming at preparing candidates for the Board’s examination.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
At the end of the three-year course of study, they will expect the candidate to;
- have knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the religious, cultural, historical and social background of the biblical materials prescribed to be studied;
- understand the nature of biblical moral lessons in the selected passages/themes from the Bible and the extent of their relevance and application to present-day social, political, religious and cultural life and existence;
- identify difficulties involved in the application of healthy attitudes, concepts and skills acquired from the Bible in ensuring peaceful co-existence and national development;
- demonstrate adequate preparation for higher education through critical thinking and independent work.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
There will be two papers, Papers 1 and 2, both of which will be a composite paper to be taken at one sitting.
PAPER 1: This will comprise fifty multiple choice objective questions, all of which must be answered within 1 hour for 40 marks.
PAPER 2: This will consist of nine essay-type questions. They will require candidates to answer four questions within 2 hours for 60 marks.
The questions will be arranged in sections as follows:
Section A: Themes from the Old Testament – four questions.
Section B: Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostle – three questions.
Section C: Themes from selected Epistles – two questions.
They will require candidates to answer four questions choosing at least one question from each section and the fourth question from either Section A or Section B.
They will use the Revised Standard Version of the Bible in the setting of questions.
DETAILED SYLLABUS
SECTION A: Themes from the Old Testament
| S/N | CONTENTS | NOTES |
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8 9. 10. 11. 12. |
The Sovereignty of God(a) God, the Creator (b) God, the Controller of the universe Leadership roles (a) Joseph (b) Moses (c) Joshua (d) Deborah Parental Responsibility Eli and Samuel Consequences of Saul’s disobedience Submission to the will of God (a) David’s submission to the will of God (b) David’s sin, repentance and forgiveness Making Decisions (a) Solomon’s wisdom (b) The unwise decision of Solomon and Rehoboam Supremacy of God (a) Religious tensions during Ahab’s reign (b) ) Elijah at Mount Carmel Greed and its effects (a) Ahab (b) Gehazi Religious reforms The reign of King Josiah Concern for one’s Nation (a) The condition of the nation (b) Response to the state of the nation Faith in God (a) Faith and courage (b) ) Faith and power Nature of God (a) True religion and social justice – Amos (b) God’s divine love – Hosea |
Gen. 1; 2 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 Numbers 27: 15-23 Joshua 1: 1-9 Judges 4 1 Sam 2: 11-36; 3:1- 18; 4: 10-22; 8: 1-5 1 Samuel 15: 1-26; 16: 14-23; 31: 1-13 1 Sam 26; 2 Sam 12: 15-25 1 Kings 3: 3-28; 4: 29-34; 5: 1-12; 8 1 Kings 9; 15-23; 11: 1-13; 12:1-20 1 Kings 16: 29-34; 17: 1-7; 18: 1-19 1 Kings 18: 17-46 1 Kings 21: 1-29 2 Kings 5 2 Kings 22; 23: 1-30 2 Kings 24; 25;1-17 Nehemiah 1; 2: 9-20; 4 Ezra 1; 4; 5: 1-2; 6: 13-22; 7: 1-10 Daniel 3 Daniel 6 Amos 2: 6-8; 4; 5: 1-24; 7: 10-17; 8 Hosea 1; 2; 3; 6 |
| S/N | CONTENTS | NOTES |
|
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. |
Baptism and Temptation of Jesus(a) The Baptism (b) The Temptation The Call and Demands of Discipleship Jesus’ Teaching on forgiveness The Trials of Jesus (a) Jesus at Gethsemane (b) Peter’s Denials (c) Condemnation of Jesus The Crucifixion, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus (a) Crucifixion and burial (b) The Resurrection Fellowship in the Early Church The Holy Spirit and the Mission to the Gentiles (a) The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (b) Mission to the Gentiles Opposition to the Gospel Message |
Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1: 9-11; Luke 3: 21-22 Matthew 4: 1-11; Mark 1: 12-13; Luke 4:1-13 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 Matthew 6: 12,14-15; 18:21-35 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 Matthew 27: 32-66 Mark 15: 16-47; Luke 23: 26-56 Matthew 28:1-10 Mark 16: 1-14; Luke 24: 1-35 Acts 1:15-26; 2:41-47; 4:32-37; 5:1-11; 6:2-6 Acts 2 Acts 9; 11:1-18 Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-42; 6:8-9; 7:1-10; 12:1-24 |
SECTION C: Themes from selected Epistles
| S/N | CONTENTS | NOTES |
|
1. 2. |
The Epistles of James(a) Faith and Works (b) Impartiality (c) Effective Prayers The Epistle of 1 Peter (a) Good Citizenship (b) Christians Living among non-Christians (c) Interpersonal Relationship among Christians |
James 1: 2-27; 2:14-26 James 2:1-13 James 1: 2-8; 5:13-18 1 Peter 2:13-17 1 Peter 2:1-25 1 Peter 5:1-11 |
SUGGESTED READING LIST/REFERENCES
GENERAL
- The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version)
- New Clarendon Bible Series
- Bright, John: History and Religion of Israel
- Anderson, B. W.: The Living World of the Old Testament
- H. C. & Young: The Living World of the New Testament
- Cambell, D. B. J.: The Synoptic Gospels
- New Bible Commentary – Cambridge.
(a) OLD TESTAMENT
Quarcoopome, T. N. O. : History and Religion of Israel AUP, Ibadan, 1986.
Dickson, Kwesi i. History and Religion of Israel Darton L & T 196
ii. From the Institution of the Monarchy to the fall of the Northern Kingdom
(b) NEW TESTAMENT
Guy, H. A.
1. The Life of Christ
2. The Acts of the Apostles
Pobee, John S. Matthew and Mark for Schools
Dickson K .A The Gospel According to Luke (Accra, Asempa Publishers)
Awolabi Joshua’s Simple Approach to Christian Religious Knowledge Elis Association ,Lagos 2011
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