TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS2 Scheme of Work....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 11
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 About JSS2 Scheme of Work
In Nigeria, the second year of junior secondary education, known as JSS2, signifies a
stage of academic progression. Generally, students at this level are approximately
between the ages of 12 and 14. During this stage, students explore various topics in
greater detail, expanding upon the basics covered in JSS1. Also, the curriculum in-
corporates extracurricular activities to promote comprehensive growth.

The Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) Unified Scheme of Work in Nigeria serves as a
comprehensive guideline for educators to plan and execute teaching activities
throughout the academic year. The new scheme is driven by technology and has
equally enhanced the active participation of learners, improving standards in
schools across the state and tilting the students to internationally acceptable learn-
ing standards.

In 2023, the state governments unveiled the reviewed unified scheme of work, mo-
bile learning devices, and e-books for secondary school students, designed to make
learning more engaging and student-centred. The scheme of work is aimed at help-
ing the teachers develop lesson plans and notes that will reflect 21st-century learn-
ing, enabling students to study and research on their own. It is also aimed at en-
hancing the quality of education and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning
across schools in the state.

The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-
sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-
ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-
ing and learning.
 Introduction

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) is a subject taught in Junior secondary schools

where students learn about Christianity. It is the study of what Christians believe,
how they worship, and how Christianity has affected society. It teaches several

Bible stories, Christian traditions, and what is right and wrong according to Chris-

tian teachings.

The main aim of teaching CRS in Junior secondary schools is to help students un-
derstand the most important beliefs of Christianity and how they relate to different
parts of life.

Christian Religious Studies is taught in Junior Secondary schools to give students a

full understanding of Christianity as a religion, including its cultural, historical, and
social aspects. It also teaches students to value tolerance, respect, and empathy
for people from different religious backgrounds.
2 Chapter Two
Scheme Of Work
First Term

LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF

WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work for Junior
Secondary School 2(JSS2)
Class J.S.S 2
Subject Christian Religious Studies
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 THE BIRTH OF JESUS I. Narrate the Annunciation of the Birth
II. Discuss the story of the birth of Jesus
III. State the Importance of the visit by
the Wise Man and their Gifts
2 PRESENTATION OF I. Narrate the Prophesy of Simon and
JESUS IN THE Anna (Luke 2:25 – 40)
TEMPLE II. State the Significance of the
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
3 JESUS' BAPTISM I. Narrate the role of John as the fore -
runner of Jesus (Matthew 3:13 – 17 and
Mark 1:9 – 16)
II. Narrate How Jesus was Baptized by
John in the River Jordan and What
happened during
the Baptism (Mark 1:9 – 11 and Luke 3:21
– 22)
III. State the. Significance of Jesus
Baptism
4 THE TEMPTATION OF Matthew 4:1 – 11
JESUS CHRIST I. Define Temptation
II. Narrate the Story of the Temptation of
Jesus Christ
III. State the Moral Lessons of the
Temptation of Jesus
 5 CALL FOR DISCIPLES I. Definition of Disciple
II. Narrate the Call of the First Four
Disciples ( Matthew 4:18 – 22 and Mark 1:
14 – 20)
III. List the Names of the Twelve Disciples
IV. State the Demands for Disciples (Luke
5 :1 – 11, Mark 3:13 – 19, Matthew 8 : 18 –
22 and
Luke 9:57 – 62)
6 JESUS MEETS I. Identify Jesus Merciful Lord to Sinners
SINNERS II. Narrate the Story of Zacchaeus
Encounter with Jesus (Luke 19 : 1 – 10)
III. State the Moral Lessons of the
Encounter
7 THE BEATITUDES Matthew 5:1 – 12
I. Definition of Beatitudes
II. List the Beatitudes and Its Reward
8 CHRISTIANS AS Matthew 5:13 – 15
LIGHT AND SALT OF I. Define Christians as Light and Salt of
THE WORLD the World
II. Recite Matthew 5:13
III. State the Moral Lessons of Light and
Salt to the World
9 WORLDLY Matthew 16:26 and Luke 16:11
POSSESSIONS I. State the Right Attitudes of Christians
towards Earthly Possessions
II. List Some Worldly Possessions
III. State Jesus attitude to Worldly
Possessions
10-11 REVISION
11-12 EXAMINATION
 Second Term
1 JESUS PARABLES I. Definition of Parable
II. Identify Types of Parables
III. State Reasons for Using Parable by
Jesus
2 TYPES OF PARABLES I. Identify the Types of Kingdom Parables
(Matthew 13:1 – 23 and Mark 4:1 – 20)
II. State Examples of Each of the Parable
Type
III. Parable illustrating God’s Love (Luke
15:3 – 7 and Matthew 18 :12 – 24)
IV. Parable illustrating for One Another
3 PARABLES OF THE I. List the Types of Parables of the
KINGDOM Kingdom
• Parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1 – 23
and Mark 4:1 – 20)
• Parable of the mustard Seed (Matthew
13:31 – 32, Mark 4:30 – 34 and
Luke 13:18 – 19)
• Parable of the wheat and Tares
(Matthew 13:24 – 30 and 36 – 40)
II. Narrate each of the Parable
III. Interpret and State the Moral Lessons
of Each of the Parable
4 PARABLES I. Parable of the Lost sheep. LK 15: 3 – 7,
ILLUSTRATING GOD’ Matt 18 : 12 – 24).
S LOVE II. The lost coin, LK. 15: 8 – 10.
III. The prodigal son. LK. 15 : 11 – 32
IV. State the Moral Lessons of the
Parables
5 PARABLES I. List the parable illustrating concern for
ILLUSTRATING on another
CONCERN FOR ONE • Parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:
ANOTHER 15 – 37)
• Lazarus and the rich man. (Luke 16:19 –
31)
II. Narrate each of the parables
III. State the moral lessons of each of the
parables
 6 MATURITY AND I. List the Parables on the Maturity and
RESPONSIBILITY Responsibility
• The talents ( Matthew 25:14 – 30)
• The virgins ( Matthew 25:1 – 13)
• The Unforgiving Servant ( Matthew 28:21
– 33 )
II. Narrate Each of the Parables
III. State the Moral Lessons of the
Parables
7 JESUS CHRIST AND I. Definition of Law
THE LAWS II. State/List the Types of Law during
Jesus Time (Civil and Religious Law)
III. State how Jesus subjected Himself to
the Laws of His Time.
IV. Jesus Pay Tax (Luke 2:22 – 24, 41 – 51,
Matthew 22:15 – 22, 17:24 – 27 and 19:16
– 22)
8 JESUS CHRIST AND I. State some Jews and Religious Laws
THE LAWS • The Observance of the Sabbath (Mark 2:
23 – 28 and 3: 1 – 12)
• The Practice of Corban, (Mark 7:9 – 13)
II. State Jesus Attitudes and Reactions to
the Jews Laws
9 JESUS CHRIST Matthew 5:21 – 48
IMPROVES UPON I. Murder (Matthew 5: 21 – 26), Adultery
THE LAW (Matthew 5:27 – 30),
Swearing (Matthew 5:33 – 42), Retaliation
(Matthew 5:38 – 42),
Love of Enemies (Matthew 5:43 – 46)
II. Differentiate between Civil and
Religious Laws
III. State the Attitude of Jesus towards
Civil and Religious Laws
10-11 REVISION OF THE
TERM’S WORK
12-13 EXAMINATION
 Third Term

Term Third term

Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION OF
SECOND TERM’S
WORK
2 THE PASSION OF I. Narrate the Story of the Triumphant
CHRIST Entry of Jesus (Matthew 21:1 – 12, 11 : 1 –
14 and
Luke 19 : 29 – 44)
II. List the Significance of the Triumphant
Entry
3 THE CLEANING OF Matthew 21:12 – 17 and John 2:12 - 21
TEMPLE I. Narrate the story of the cleaning of the
temple
II. State the moral lessons of the
Cleansing of the temple.
4 THE LAST SUPPER Mark 14:10 – 25
I. The Sacredness of the Last Supper (1
Corinthians 11:27 – 34)
II. Narrate the Story of the Last Supper
III. State the Significance of the Last
Supper
5 THE BETRAYAL AND Mark 14:26 – 52
ARREST OF JESUS I. Narrate the Story of the Arrest of Jesus
in the Garden of Gethsemane
II. State the Reactions of the Disciples to
the Arrest
III. List the Moral Lessons of the Arrest
6 THE DEATH AND I. Narrate the Story of Peter’s Denial
BURIAL OF JESUS (Luke 22:54 – 62)
II. State Reasons for the Betrayal by Peter
7 THE TRIAL OF JESUS Matthew 26:57 – 68, Mark 14:55 – 65 and
Mark 22:63 – 71
I. Narrate the Story of the Trial of Jesus
II. List the Allegations put against Jesus
 8 THE CRUCIFIXION OF Matthew 27:32 – 56, Mark 15:21 – 41, John
JESUS 19:38 – 42
I. Narrate the Story of the Crucifixion of
Jesus
II. State the Importance of Christ’s Death
9 THE BURIAL OF Matthew 27:56 – 66, Mark 15:42 – 47,
JESUS CHRIST Luke 24:50 – 56, john 19:38 – 42
I. Narrate the Story the Burial of Jesus
II. Outline the Role of Joseph of
Arimathea in his Burial
10 THE GREAT Matthew 28:19 – 20 and Mark 15:14 – 15
COMMISSION I. Definition of Great Commission
II. Memorize the great commission
III. State the Importance of the Great
Commission
11 REVISION
12-13 EXAMINATION
3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks

The recommended textbooks for Christian Religious Studies in

J.S.S.2 include::

 Fundamental Christiana Religious Studies for Upper Basic Schools

By Ilochie F.N Amaukwu P.O Okeke - Noble Resources Ltd.

 Religious and National Values/ Christian Religious Studies for Junior

Secondary Schools By H.A Adigwe, R.I Arubalueze, E.I Alutu et al -
Africana First Publishers Book House Trust.

 Pacific Christian Religious Studies for U.B. E Class 2 with workbook

By Chris – Mario Umegbolu (PHD), G.E Ikwueze (Barr. Mrs) et al - Pa-
cific Publishers Ltd in Association with Pacific Correspondence Col-
lege & Press Ltd

 Christian Religious Knowledge for Junior Secondary Schools with

workbook B John Chiakwelu - Mid-Field Publisher Ltd.

 Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version)

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