The JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2026/2027 explains all the topics candidates are expected to cover before the UTME. Hence, candidates who study according to the syllabus avoid reading irrelevant materials and can focus on areas that actually appear in the exam.
Christian Religious Studies in JAMB focuses on biblical knowledge, moral teachings, historical events, and how Christian principles apply to daily life. The UTME CRS syllabus 2026/2027 covers major themes from the Old and New Testaments, leadership, covenant, faith, obedience, love, justice, and social responsibility.
Using the JAMB CRS syllabus as a study guide helps candidates plan their reading properly and balance their attention across all sections. It also helps in identifying repeated themes, important characters, and moral lessons that are commonly tested in UTME Christian Religious Studies questions.
Objectives of Christian Religious Studies Syllabus
The objectives of the JAMB CRS syllabus for 2026/2027 are to assess whether candidates can:
- Demonstrate knowledge of selected biblical passages
- Understand key themes in the Old and New Testaments
- Identify major characters and events in biblical history
- Explain moral and spiritual lessons from biblical stories
- Apply Christian teachings to social and personal life
- Recognize leadership qualities and responsibilities in the Bible
- Understand covenant relationships between God and humanity
- Interpret biblical teachings on justice, faith, obedience, and love
These objectives guide how questions are framed in the UTME CRS examination.
JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2026
| S/N | TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES | JAMB EXPECTATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SECTION A: Themes from Creation to the Division of the Kingdom 1. The Sovereignty of God God as Creator and Controller of the Universe (Gen. 1 and 2) cf. Amos 9:5-6; Is. 45:5-12, Ps. 19:1-6; Jer. 8:1-1 2. The Covenant (a) The flood and God’s covenant with Noah (Gen. 6:1-22; 7:1-24; 9:1-17) (b) God’s covenant with Abraham (Gen. 11:31-32; 12:1-9; 17:1-21; 21:1-13; 5:19-26) (c) God’s covenant with Israel (Ex. 19; 20; 24:1-11) cf. Deut. 28:1-19 (d) The New Covenant (Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 36:25-28) | Candidates should be able to: 1. define the term ‘sovereignty’ 2. analyse God’s process of creation; 3. interpret the sequence of creation; 4. identify man’s role in advancing God’s purpose in creation; 5. recognize the sovereignty of God in the affairs of man and nations. 6. explain the concept of covenant; 7. examine the importance and implication of the covenants; 8. distinguish between God’s covenants with Noah, Abraham and Israel; 9. Distinguish between the old and the new covenants. |
| 2 | SECTION B: Themes from the Division of the Kingdom to the Return from Exile and the Prophets 1. Greed and its effects Examples of (a) Ahab (I Kings 21:1-29; 22:1-40; II Kings 9:30-37) (b) Gehazi (II Kings 5:1-27 cf ( Josh 7) 2. The Supremacy of God Religious tension and the power of God on Mount Carmel (I Kings 16:29-34; 17:1-7; 18; 19:1-18) | Candidates should be able to: 1. deduce the meaning of greed; 2. distinguish between Ahab and Gehazi’s greed; 3. analyse the consequences of Ahab and Gehazi’s greed. 4. assess the religious situation in Israel at the time of Elijah and Ahab; 5. identify the characters involved in the contest on Mount Carmel; 6. differentiate between God’s power and that of Baal. |
| 3 | SECTION C: Themes from the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles 1. The birth and early life of Jesus (a) John, the forerunner of Jesus (Lk. 1:5-25; 57-66; 3:1-20; 7:18-35; Mk. 1:1-8; 6:14- 29; Mt. 3:1-12: Matt.11:2-19; Jn. 1:6-8; 19-37; 3:22-36) (b) The birth and boyhood of Jesus (Mt. 1:18- 25; 2; Lk. 1:26-45;2 ) 2. The baptism and temptation of Jesus (Mt. 3:13-17; 4:1-11; Mk. 1:9-13; Lk. 3:21-22; 4:1-13) 3. Discipleship (a) The call of the first disciples (Mt. 4:18- 22; 9:9-13; Mk. 1:16-20; 2:13-17; Lk. 5:1-11; 27-32) (b) The demands of discipleship (Mt. 8:19- 22; Lk. 9:57-63; 14:25-33) | Candidates should be able to: 1. compare the stories of the births of John and Jesus; 2. assess the importance of John as the forerunner of Jesus; 3. describe the boyhood of Jesus. 4. determine the meaning and purpose of the baptism of Jesus 5. enumerate the temptations of Jesus; 6. examine the significance of the temptations of Jesus. 7. describe how Jesus overcame the temptations. 8. identify the first disciples to be called by Jesus; 9. determine the demands of discipleship; |
| 4 | SECTION D: Themes from Selected Epistles 1. Justification by Faith (Rom. 3:21-24; 5:1-11; 10:1-13; Gal. 2:16-21) 2. The Law and Grace (Rom. 4:13-25; 5:18-21; Gal. 3:10-14; 19-29; Rom. 3:24) 3. New life in Christ (Rom. 6:1-4; 12-14; Col. 3:1-17; Gals. 5:16-26; II Cor. 5:16-19; I Thess. 4:1-8; Rom. 12 | Candidates should be able to: 1. interpret the phrase ‘justification by faith’; 2. identify the basic conditions for justification; 3. determine the fruits of justification. 4. examine the purpose and significance of the law and grace; 5. identify the place of the Law among the Jews. 6. describe the characteristics of the old life; 7. analyse the new life in Christ; 8. identify the conditions of the new life; 9. examine the benefits of the new life. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QUES: What topics are covered in the JAMB Syllabus for Christian Religious Studies 2026/2027?
ANS: The syllabus covers selected themes from the Old Testament and New Testament, including creation, covenant, leadership, obedience, faith, prophets, kings, the life and teachings of Jesus, early Christian church, love, forgiveness, and social justice.
QUES: Is the JAMB CRS syllabus based on the entire Bible?
ANS: No. JAMB selects specific themes and passages from both the Old and New Testaments.
QUES: Does JAMB ask direct Bible verse questions in CRS?
ANS: Questions are usually based on events, characters, and lessons rather than memorization of verse numbers.
QUES: Which part is more important, Old Testament or New Testament?
ANS: Both sections are important and are well represented in the exam. Candidates should give equal attention to Old Testament themes and New Testament topics.
QUES: Are moral lessons tested in UTME CRS?
ANS: Yes. Many questions focus on the moral and spiritual lessons from biblical stories, such as obedience, humility, justice, forgiveness, love, and responsibility to others.
QUES: How are CRS questions structured in JAMB?
ANS: Questions are multiple-choice and are based on short biblical scenarios, statements, or descriptions of events.
QUES: Is church doctrine tested in JAMB CRS?
ANS: No. JAMB does not test denominational doctrines. The focus is on general Christian teachings and biblical narratives that apply across Christian beliefs.
QUES: Can I rely only on reading the Bible to pass JAMB CRS?
ANS: Reading the Bible is important, but candidates should also use the JAMB CRS syllabus and past questions to understand how topics are tested.
QUES: What are the most repeated themes in JAMB CRS exams?
ANS: Commonly repeated themes include covenant, leadership, obedience to God, justice, faith, love, forgiveness, repentance, and responsibility in society.
QUES: What is the best way to study Christian Religious Studies for JAMB?
ANS: Candidates should study theme by theme using the syllabus, understand key characters and events, focus on moral lessons, practice past UTME questions, and revise regularly to retain details.