SSS1

Christian Religious

Studies
Scheme of work
The Unified Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary School 1 is designed to
help students meet learning objectives, provide comprehensive class notes &
ensure students receive the education they deserve

Includes
Schemes of Wor
Recommended Textbook
Academic Standards

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The SSS 1 scheme of work was sourced from the Lagos State Ministry of Education:
Unified Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
 TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About SSS1 Scheme of Work...................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 14
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 About SSS1 Scheme of Work
The Senior Secondary School 1 (SSS1) scheme of work is a crucial phase in the Nige-
rian education system, designed to bridge the gap between Junior Secondary School
(JSS) and the more demanding and specialized Senior Secondary School curriculum.

This scheme is carefully organized to provide students with a thorough and well-
rounded education, enhancing their knowledge base while developing their critical
thinking and problem-solving skills. This preparation is essential for higher educa-
tion and the diverse career paths the students would choose to tread later in their
lives.

The primary goals of the SSS1 scheme of work include:

 Providing students with the knowledge and skills needed for academic achieve-
ment and personal growth.
 Deepening their understanding of core subjects to prepare them for more spe-
cialized studies in SSS2 and SSS3.
 Enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to learn in-
dependently.
 Promoting ethical behavior, civic responsibility, and a dedication to lifelong
learning.
 Preparing students for external exams such as the West African Senior School
Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO)
exams.

To boost student engagement and learning outcomes, the SSS1 scheme of work uti-
lizes various teaching methods, such as:

 Encouraging active participation through discussions, group work, and presenta-

tions.
 Including laboratory experiments, field trips, and hands-on activities to support
theoretical learning.
 Using digital tools and resources to facilitate learning and provide access to in-
formation.
 Involving students in projects that demand critical thinking, creativity, and col-
laboration.
 Introduction

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

schools where students learn about Christianity. It is the study of what
Christians believe, how they worship, and how Christianity has a ected soci-
ety. It teaches several Bible stories, Christian traditions, and what is right
and wrong according to Christian teachings.

The main aim of teaching CRS in secondary schools using the new and im-
proved Lagos state unified scheme of work is to help students under-
stand the most important beliefs of Christianity and how they relate to
di erent parts of life.

Christian Religious Studies is taught in Secondary schools to shape stu-

dents’ character by instilling moral values and ethical principles derived
from the Bible. It teaches them the importance of virtues like honesty,
kindness, compassion, and integrity, guiding them to make righteous de-
cisions in their daily lives.
2 Chapter Two
Scheme of Work
First Term
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF
WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary
Schools 1(SSS1)
Class S.S.S 1
Subject Christian Religious Studies
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 Jesus as the door and good Jesus as the lamb
shepherd Jn. 1:29-34.
Jesus as
a. Door and good shepherd. Jn 10:1-18.
2 Jesus as the living bread Jesus as the living bread and water. Jn.
and water 4:7- 215, Jn. 6:25-40.
Values beside food and water that are
necessary for growth.
3 Jesus the true vine Jesus as the true vine and God the vine
dresser. Jn. 15:1-8.
1. Importance of fruit bearing
2. Benefits of abiding in Christ
4 Jesus is the light of the 1. Jesus as the light of the world.
world Jn. 3:19, Jn. 8:12, Jn. 9:4-5.
2. Walking in the light. Jn. 12:35- 36.
1. Consequences of walking in the
darkness.
2. Social vices as evidence of walking in
darkness e.g cultism, examination mal-
practice
5 God’s love for man 1. Meaning and types of love.
2. Demonstration of God’s love to
human being. Jn. 3:16-18, Hosea 1-4.
Need for human being to respond to
God’s love.
6 Love for one another 1. Ways to demonstrate love for one
another
1 Jn. 4:7-8, Jn. 3:17- 18.
2. Qualities of love. 1st Cor. 13:1-13
1. John’s message of love for one
another.
J. 3:34-35, Jn. 15:12- 13, 1st Jn. 4:7-21.
2. Supremacy of love
1st Cor. 13:1-13
7 Justification by faith 1. Meaning and need for justification.
Rm. 3:23, Gal. 3:19-2.
2. Works and law do not justify
anybody. Rm. 4:1-5, Gal. 2:16- 21.
1. Faith in Jesus Christ as condition for
justification. Rm. 1:16-17, Rm. 4:1-5
2. Fruits of justification. Gal. 2:19-21.
3. Faith as the condition for
justification. Rm. 10:16-21., Gal. 2:16-
22., Rm. 1:16-17, Rm. 4:1-5
8 Law and grace 1. Law and grace Gal. 3:10-14, Rm. 4:13-
25, Rm. 5:18- 21.
2. Difference between law and grace
Rm. Rm. 3:14- 21, Rm. 4:13-25, Rm 5:18-
21, Gal. 2:15- 21.
3. Purpose and significance of law and
grace.
9 New life in Christ 1. Meaning of old life and
characteristics of old life. Gal. 5:19-21,
Col. 3:5-7, e.g fornication, cultism,
idolatry, anger, selfishness, strife,
homosexuality, lesbianism, fraud,
injustices, bribery, tax evasion etc.
2. Meaning and characteristic of new
life e.g love, humility, patience,
tolerance, justice, patriotism, respect
for handwork and constitutional quality.
1. Need for change Rm. 6: 1-4, Rm.
15:18-19
2. Need to stick to
new life. Col. 3:1-6,
Rm 7:46.
10 New life in Christ Paul’s letter to the Philippians on
(continue) humility.
Phil. 2:1-11.
Paul, Nicodemus, and Matthew as a
case study of living a new life.
Acts 7:1-31, Jn. 3:1-15, Matt. :9-13
Paul’s teaching to Colossians on living a
new life in Christ.
Col. 3:1-17.
11 Revision
12 Examination
 Second Term
Son ship Jesus Christ the Son of God. Rm. 8:3,
1 17, 32.
Christians are also children of God. Rm.
8:1-39, Gal. 3:25-29, Gal. 4:6-7, Eph. 1:5
2 Qualities of the children of Qualities of the children of God, e.g
God, e.g love, peace, love, peace, humility, gentleness, long
humility, gentleness, long sufferings, bearing one another burden,
sufferings, bearing one meekness, etc.
another burden, meekness
Rights and responsibility of children of
God.
3 Son ship (continued) Duties of Nigeria citizens to the
government.
4 Faith and works 1. Salvation is by faith alone not by
works (good deeds)
Gal. 1:14, Eph. 2:8,
Heb. 11:1-5,6.
2. Genuine saving faith manifests itself
through works. James 2:14-26.
5 Faith and works 1. Meaning of salvation.
(Continued) 2. The procedure by which man can
obtain salvation.
3. Men in the bible that demonstrated
strong faith e.g. Daniel, the three
Hebrew men. Caleb and Joshua,
Abraham.
4. The benefits of the faith of Daniel,
Joshua, Abraham, and the three
Hebrew men
6 The fruit of the spirit 1. Definition of fruit as in the context
2. the fruit of the flesh Gal. 5:1-21
3. the fruit of the spirit Gal. 22-25
4. How to bear the fruit of the spirit.
Acts. 2:38. Rm. 10:9- 10
7 Spiritual gifts I 1. Definitions
- Spiritual gifts
- Talents I Cor. 12:4- 8, Eph. 4:11-13
2. Distribution of
spiritual gift. Cor. 12:7-11.
3. Differentiate between spiritual gifts
and talents. 1 Cor. 12:7, 11; Eph. 4:1-end.
8 Spiritual gifts II 1. Spiritual gifts, Romans 12:6-8, I Cor.
12:28, Eph. 4:11.
2. Hierarchy of spiritual gifts, 1Cor. 12:
28, 31, 14:1-5.
3. How to identify and exercise their
spiritual gifts
9 Forgiveness 1. Meaning of forgiveness 2 Cor. 5:18-19,
Heb. 8:12.
2. How to receive forgiveness for one's
own sin, 1Jhon 1:9- 18.
3. Jesus teaching on forgiveness Matt.
6:12-15.
4. Effect of unforgiveness. Matt. 18: 21-
35
10 Right and obligations of 1. Types of family
family members - Nuclear family
- Extended family
2. Rights and duties of family members,
Colossians 2:18-21.
11 Revision
12 Examination
 Third Term
Term Third Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 Humility 1. Meaning of humility. Phil. 2:1- 11.
2. Ways of demonstrating humility.
3. Benefits of humility. James 4:10; 1
Peter 5:6.
4. Consequences of pride. James 4:6, 1
Peter 5:5, Matthew 23:12.
2 Effective prayer 1. James teaching on prayer. James 1:1-
8, 4:1-3, 5:13-20.
2. Jesus taught his disciples how to
pray. Matthew 6:7-13.
3. Reasons for unanswered prayer,
Matt. 6:7-13.
4. Types of prayer
3 Living a life of witnessing 1. Peter’s message on Christian living. 1
for Christ I Pet. 1:13-17, 2:9- 25, 4:1-19.
2. Paul’s Statement on Children of the
Light, Rm. 13:11-14.
3. Social vices and witnessing to Christ.
4 Living a life of witnessing 1. Tolerance and peaceful co- existence.
for Christ II 2. Civil responsibilities - Meaning -
Example
3. People in authority to serve with the
fear of God. Rom. 13:1-7
5 Christian attitude towards 1. Peter’s message to Christians under
persecution I persecution. 1 Pet. 1:5-9, 4:12-19.
2. Jesus' message on a case of enemies
Matt. 5:38-48.
3. The persecution of Christ.
6 The Christian attitude 1. Suffering and the Christian faith.
towards persecution II 2. Christian attitude to persecution.
3. Various forms of persecution.
7 Impartiality I 1. Meaning of impartiality.
2. All human beings are equal before
God.
3. Warning against prejudice in James
2:1-13.
4. The “Golden Rule”, Matthew 7:12, Lk.
6:31,
Negative effects of nepotism, favoritism
and tribalism on society
8 Impartiality II 1. St. James teaching on impartiality.
2. Ways the church today falls short of
the standard James recommended.
3. Areas of Public life where partiality is
manifested.
9 The resurrection 1. The accounts of resurrection in
Matthew 28:1-8, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-
11.
2. Significance of resurrection to the
Christian faith.
3. women's activities in the story of
resurrection.
4. Compare and contrast the three
accounts of the resurrection synoptic
gospel.
10 The second coming of 1. Jesus talks of the last judgment
Christ when he comes.
2. How we ought to prepare for the
second coming of Christ, Matt. 24:31-
46.
3. The sign of the coming of Christ
1Thess. 4:13-18.
11 Revision
12 Examination
3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks
Recommended Textbooks
The recommended Christian Religious Studies textbooks for SSS1
include but are not limited to the following:
● Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools with
Workbook by John Chiakwelu
Mid-Field Publishers Ltd SS 1-3
● Fundamental Christian Religious Studies for Senior Secondary
Schools by Osinloye Rebecca .A., Aderemi Adeoye et al
Noble Resources Ltd
● Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary by H.A Adigwe,
R.I Arubalueze, E.I Alutu et al
Africana First Publishers Book House Trust
● Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools by
A.A Adeyinka et al
Learn Africa Plc SS1-3

● Christian Religious Knowledge A Complete Guide by A.E Izuchukwu

et al
Learn Africa Plc