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The WAEC Christian Religious Knowledge syllabus is a comprehensive guide that provides all you need to know about the exam.
It covers a wide range of topics, including biblical narratives, moral teachings, church history, Christian ethics, and other topics you will be asked in your exams.
You need to read this article if you’re writing the Christian Religious Knowledge exam in WAEC. This page will provide you with recommended Syllabus, textbooks, and tips to excel in your exams.
There will be two papers, Papers 1 and 2, both of which will be composite papers to be taken in one sitting.
PAPER 1: Will consist of fifty multiple choice objective questions all of which must be answered within 1 hour for 40 marks.
PAPER 2: Will consist of nine essay-type questions. Candidates must answer four questions within 2 hours for 60 marks.
The questions will be arranged in sections:
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.
Candidates will be required to answer four questions in all, choosing at least one question from each section and the fourth question from either Section A or Section B.
| WAEC CRK SYLLABUS | ||
| SN | TOPICS | OBJECTIVES |
| SECTION A: THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT | ||
| 1 | THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Gen. 1; 2 | (a) God, the Creator (b) God, the Controller of the universe |
| 2 | LEADERSHIP ROLES 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 | (a) Joseph (b) Moses (c) Joshua (d) Deborah |
| 3 | PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 1 Sam 2: 11-36; 3:1- 18; 4: 10-22; 8: 1-5 | Eli and Samuel |
| 4 | CONSEQUENCES OF SAUL’S DISOBEDIENCE 1 Samuel 15: 1-26; 16: 14-23; 31: 1-13 | |
| 5 | SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF GOD 1 Sam 26; 2 Sam 12: 15-25 | (a) David’s submission to the will of God (b) David’s sin, repentance, and forgiveness |
| 6 | MAKING DECISIONS 1 Kings 9; 15-23; 11: 1-13; 12:1-20 1 Kings 3: 3-28; 4: 29-34; 5: 1- 12; 8 | (a) Solomon’s wisdom (b) The unwise decision of Solomon and Rehoboam |
| 7 | SUPREMACY OF GOD 1 Kings 16: 29-34; 17: 1-7; 18: 1-19 1 Kings 18: 17-46 | (a) Religious tensions during Ahab’s reign (b) Elijah at Mount Carmel |
| 8 | GREED AND IT’S EFFECTS 1 Kings 21: 1-29 2 Kings 5 | (a) Ahab (b) Gehazi |
| 9 | RELIGIOUS REFORMS 2 Kings 22; 23: 1-30 | The reign of King Josiah |
| 10 | CONCERN FOR ONE’S NATION 2 Kings 24; 25;1-17 Nehemiah 1; 2: 9-20; 4 Ezra 1; 4; 5: 1-2; 6: 13-22; 7: 1- 10 | (a) The condition of the nation (b) Response to the state of the nation |
| 11 | FAITH IN GOD Daniel 3 Daniel 6 | (a) Faith and courage (b) Faith and power |
| 12 | NATURE OF GOD Amos 2: 6-8; 4; 5: 1-24; 7: 10- 17; 8 Hosea 1; 2; 3; 6 | (a) True religion and social justice – Amos (b) God’s divine love – Hosea |
| SECTION B: THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPEL & THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES | ||
| 13 | BAPTISM & TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1: 9-11; Luke 3: 21- 22 Matthew 4: 1-11; Mark 1: 12-13; Luke 4:1-13 | (a) The Baptism (b) The Temptation |
| 14 | THE CALL & DEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP 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 | |
| 15 | JESUS’ TEACHING ON FORGIVENESS Matthew 6: 12,14-15; 18:21-35 | |
| 16 | THE TRIALS OF JESUS 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 | a) Jesus at Gethsemane (b) Peter’s Denials (c) Condemnation of Jesus |
| 17 | THE CRUCIFICATION, BURIAL & RESURRECTION OF JESUS Matthew 27: 32-66 Mark 15: 16-47; Luke 23: 26-56 Matthew 28:1-10 Mark 16: 1-14; Luke 24: 1- 35 | (a) Crucifixion and burial (b) The Resurrection |
| 18 | FELLOWSHIP IN THE EARLY CHURCH Acts 1:15-26; 2:41-47; 4:32-37; 5:1-11; 6:2-6 | |
| 19 | THE HOLY SPIRIT & THE MISSION TO THE GENTILES Acts 2 Acts 9; 11:1-18 | (a) The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (b) Mission to the Gentiles |
| 20 | OPPOSITION TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-42; 6:8-9; 7:1-10; 12:1-24 | |
| SECTION C: THEMES FROM SELECTED EPISTLES | ||
| 21 | THE EPISTLES OF JAMES James 1: 2-27; 2:14-26 James 2:1-13 James 1: 2-8; 5:13-18 | (a) Faith and Works (b) Impartiality (c) Effective Prayers |
| 22 | THE EPISTLES OF 1ST PETER 1 Peter 2:13-17 1 Peter 2:1-25 1 Peter 5:1-11 | (a) Good Citizenship (b) Christians Living among non-Christians (c) Interpersonal Relationship among Christians |
(i) The Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version)
(ii) New Clarendon Bible Series
(iii) Bright, John: History and Religion of Israel
(iv) Anderson, B. W.: The Living World of the Old Testament
(v) Kee. H. C. & Young: The Living World of the New Testament
(vi) Cambell, D. B. J.: The Synoptic Gospels
vii) New Bible Commentary – Cambridge.
2. (a) OLD TESTAMENT
Quarcoopome, T. N. O. : History and Religion of Israel AUP, Ibadan, 1986.
Dickson, Kwesi
(b) NEW TESTAMENT
Guy, H. A. 1 The Life of Christ.
Some common mistakes include rushing through the exam, not reading questions carefully, and needing to manage your time well. Remember to cross-check your work and make your writing legible enough.
Make sure you get plenty of rest the night before the exam. On the day of the exam, arrive early so you have time to relax and review your notes and when it’s time for the exam, be sure you read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
The best way to prepare for the exam is to study the syllabus above, go through past questions and read the recommended texts.
To get at least a C6 which is a pass, you must score at least 50%.
If you have a question or concern while taking the Christian Religious Knowledge exam, you should raise your hand and wait for the invigilator to come to your seat. You can then ask your question or express your concern.
The purpose of the Christian Religious Knowledge exam is to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith, including its beliefs, practices, and history.
Time management is a very important skill for every exam. Ensure you do not spend too much time on a particular question. Once you’re not sure of a question, leave it and answer others before going back to i. cross-check
