JAMB Christian Religious Studies Syllabus 2027

The JAMB Christian Religious Studies (CRS) syllabus has 4 sections and 52 topics, from Creation to the Epistles. JAMB tests if you can know, explain, apply and judge Bible teachings. Use the Revised Standard Version of the Bible and one of the recommended textbooks below. Do you want to write CRS in the 2027 UTME? Reading without a plan can waste your time, because the syllabus is big. This guide gives you the JAMB Christian Religious Studies Syllabus 2027 covering all 52 topics, what each section covers, the recommended textbooks, and a study plan you can start today. It follows the Christian Religious Studies syllabus on the official JAMB iBASS website.

What is the JAMB CRS syllabus?

The syllabus is JAMB official list of what can come out in the CRS exam. It says JAMB wants you to be able to:

• know the main teachings of the Christian faith in the Bible;
• explain the meaning of Bible teachings and themes;
• use those teachings in everyday life in society;
• judge how well people follow these teachings today.

This means you must do more than memorise stories. You should know the lesson in each story.

Full JAMB Christian Religious Studies Syllabus 2027

Section	Theme	Topics
A	Creation to the Division of the Kingdom	8
B	Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile, and the Prophets	9
C	The four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles	19
D	Selected Epistles	16
Total		52

Section A: Creation to the Division of the Kingdom

This section covers the early history of God’s people, mostly from Genesis to First Kings. The 8 topics are:

1. The Sovereignty of God
2. The Covenant
3. Leadership Qualities
4. Divine Providence, Guidance and Protection
5. Parental Responsibility
6. Obedience and Disobedience
7. A man after God’s own heart
8. Decision-Making

For each topic, learn the main person, what God asked them to do, and what happened next. Pay close attention to the covenants with Noah, Abraham and Israel, and compare leaders like Joseph, Moses, Joshua and the Judges. Be careful with similar stories, like how Eli, Samuel and David handled their children. Try this: hWhich sign did God give Noah as a promise that He would never flood the earth again? Answer: the rainbow.

Section B: Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile, and the Prophets

This section covers the kings, the exile, the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the messages of the prophets. The 9 topics are:

1. Greed and its effects
2. The Supremacy of God
3. Religious reforms in Judah
4. Concern for Judah
5. Faith, Courage and Protection
6. God’s message to Nineveh
7. Social justice, True religion and Divine love
8. Holiness and Divine call
9. Punishment and Hope

What to focus on: Learn the lesson of each story, such as the effects of greed in the lives of Ahab and Gehazi. Know the difference between the calls of Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Also learn what Amos and Hosea taught about justice and God’s love. Try this: Which prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel? Answer: Elijah.

Section C: The four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles

This is the biggest section, with 19 topics, so give it the most time. The topics are:

1. The birth and early life of Jesus
2. The baptism and temptation of Jesus
3. Discipleship
4. Miracles
5. The Parables
6. Sermon on the Mount
7. Mission of the disciples
8. The Great Confession
9. The Transfiguration
10. The Triumphal Entry and the cleansing of the Temple
11. The Last Supper
12. The trials and the death of Jesus
13. Resurrection, appearances and ascension of Jesus
14. Jesus’ teachings about Himself
15. Love
16. Fellowship in the Early Church
17. The Holy Spirit and the mission of the Church
18. Opposition to the Gospel message
19. Mission to the Gentiles

What to focus on: Learn the miracles in groups (nature miracles, raising the dead, healings and exorcism), the main parables and what each one teaches, and the key events in the last week of Jesus’ life. For Acts, follow the growth of the early Church, the persecution it faced, and Paul’s mission to the Gentiles. Try this: Which parable teaches us to show love to our neighbour, even a stranger? Answer: the Good Samaritan.

Section D: Themes from Selected Epistles

This section covers the teachings in the letters of the New Testament. The 16 topics are:

1. Justification by Faith
2. The Law and Grace
3. New life in Christ
4. Christians as joint heirs with Christ
5. Humility
6. Forgiveness
7. Spiritual gifts
8. Christian Giving
9. Civic responsibility
10. Dignity of labour
11. The second coming of Christ
12. Impartiality
13. Effective prayer
14. Christian living in the community
15. Corruption
16. Sexual Immorality

What to focus on: Learn each topic as a Christian lesson with a meaning, a reason and a benefit. Pay attention to the topics that link to life in society, like civic responsibility, dignity of labour, corruption and Christian living in the community. Try this: Which New Testament letter teaches forgiveness for a runaway slave, Onesimus? Answer: Philemon.

Bible passages and Bible version

Each topic comes with Bible passages. Read them, not only your textbook notes. The syllabus names the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, so use it, or compare your own Bible with it when you study.

Recommended textbooks for JAMB CRS 2027

JAMB recommends these 11 textbooks and the Bible. You do not need all of them. One good textbook, the Bible and past questions are enough for most students.

Author	Title	Year
Adetunji, P.G. and others	Exam Focus Christian Religious Knowledge for WASSCE and SSCE	2000
Adeyemo, I.O. and others	Christian Religious Knowledge for Secondary Schools, Books 1 to 3	1998
Adeyinka, A.A. and others	Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1 to 3	1991
Adigwe, H.A. and others	Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools	2004
Aghaeghuna, E.O.N.	Senior Secondary School Christian Religious Knowledge: Themes from Selected Epistles, Volumes 1 to 3	1988
Dopamu, A. and others	Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1 to 3	1990
Ilori, J.A. and others	Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1 to 3	1980
Izuchukwu, A.E. and others	Round-Up for Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Christian Religious Knowledge: A Complete Guide	1997
Throckmorton, B.H. Jr. (editor)	Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels	1966
Udokporo, L.O., Okemiri, C.O. and Olaomo, Y.A.	Christian Religious Studies for Senior Secondary Schools, Books 1 to 3	2012
Okoli, E.U. and Orovwuje, B.O.	Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools	2008
The Bible	Revised Standard Version (Bible Society Publishing House)	1971

How to study JAMB CRS: a 5-week plan

1. Week 1: Section A. Read the passages, then write one short summary for each of the 8 topics.
2. Week 2: Section B. Make a list of the prophets and what each one taught.
3. Week 3: Section C, topics 1 to 10 (the life and ministry of Jesus).
4. Week 4: Section C, topics 11 to 19 (the death of Jesus and the early Church).
5. Week 5: Section D, then practise past questions on all four sections.

After each topic, close your book and say the lesson in one sentence. If you cannot, read it again.

Mistakes to avoid

• Skipping the Bible passages. Questions often come from them.
• Mixing up similar stories. Compare characters side by side, like Ahab and Gehazi, or Saul and Solomon.
• Reading only Sections C and D. All four sections can appear in the exam.
• Memorising without the lesson. JAMB also asks you to explain and apply what you read.
• Using old notes only. Check the current syllabus on iBASS before you start.

Courses where CRS can be one of your UTME subjects

CRS counts as an Arts subject in many schools, so it can be one of your subjects for courses like Mass Communication and Sociology. Check your school’s rule first. See our guides on the JAMB subject combination for Mass Communication and the JAMB subject combination for Sociology. You can also read the full list of subjects in our JAMB syllabus guide for all subjects. ALSO READ: JAMB English Language Syllabus 2027 NECO Government Questions and Answers 2026 JAMB Syllabus for Literature 2027 & Recommended Text JAMB syllabus for Geography 2027 PDF free Download JAMB Syllabus for Accounting 2027 (Principles of Accounts)

Conclusion

The JAMB CRS syllabus has 4 sections and 52 topics. Read the Bible passages, learn the lesson in each topic, and use one recommended textbook with the Revised Standard Version. Follow the 5-week plan and practise past questions at the end. Check the official syllabus on iBASS before you start, in case anything has changed.

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