Explicit CRS

P.P. SOLOMON, RAYMOND ILORI

236 pages

Christian Religious Studies rewards careful reading. A familiar story may contain a detail we have overlooked; a teaching we can repeat may ask more of us than we first understand. Preparing well for the examination therefore involves knowing the biblical accounts, recognising their meaning and considering how their lessons apply to life. We have written Explicit Christian Religious Studies to help students develop that understanding with confidence. This book follows the four sections of the JAMB UTME syllabus, from creation and the history of Israel to the ministry of Jesus, the growth of the early Church and the teachings of the Epistles. Its fifty-two chapters give each syllabus topic a clear place. The prescribed passages guide the explanations, while comparisons help readers distinguish people, events and teachings that can easily be confused. Exam Focus boxes draw attention to details that deserve particular care. Practice is an essential part of learning. The book contains 1,600 revision questions arranged under the topics they test, with miscellaneous questions bringing related ideas together. Questions drawn or adapted from the supplied JAMB compilation appear alongside original questions written in the examination style. All answer keys and explanations are collected at the back, so students can attempt the questions independently before checking their reasoning. We encourage you to use this book with a Bible. Read the prescribed passage, study the explanation and then try the questions without looking at the answers. When you make a mistake, return to the passage and find the detail or principle that resolves it. A corrected misunderstanding is a valuable part of progress. Where Gospel accounts or Bible translations differ, pay attention to the particular account named in the question. Teachers and tutors can use the topical arrangement to plan lessons, set focused practice and identify areas that need further explanation. Students studying independently can follow the same pattern in manageable stages. Regular, thoughtful study will build a stronger foundation than hurried memorisation of answer letters. Our hope is that these pages will help you approach Christian Religious Studies with interest, discipline and growing assurance. May your preparation deepen your understanding of the Scriptures, strengthen your ability to think clearly about their teachings and equip you to give your best in the examination.