UNIVERSITY OF DELTA, AGBOR

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
B. A (ED) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

First Semester 100 Level

Course Code Course Title Units Status
GST 111 Communication in English 2 C
CSC101 Introduction to Computer Science 3 C
EDU101 Introduction to Teaching and Education Foundations 2 C
CED 101 Methods and Approaches to Teaching CRS 2 C
CRS 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 C
CRS 103 Introduction to New Testament 2 C
RHR 105 Introduction to Biblical Greek I 2 C
D-RHR 104 Rituals & Festival I 2 C
Total 17

Second Semester 100 Level

Course Course Title Units Statu LH
Codes s
GST 111 Nigerian people and Culture 2 C
EDU 111 Educational Technology and ICT 2 C 30
EDU 112 Foundation of Education I 2 C 30
CRS 111 Religion and Human Value 2 C
RHR 113 Introduction to Biblical Greek II 2 C
CRS 114 Introduction to Old Testament 2 C
RHR 115 Ancestorship in African Traditional Religion 2 C
CRS 116 Background to Christianity 2 C
RHR 117 Religion and Science 2 C
D-RHR 114 Rituals and Festivals II 2 C
Total 18
 UNIVERSITY OF DELTA, AGBOR
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
B. A (ED) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

200 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS STATUS LH PH

CODE
ENT 211 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AN INNOVATION 2 C 30
C-CED 201 AUDIS-VISUAL RESOURCES IN CRS 2 C 30
TEACHING
C-EDU 201 CURRICULUM, CURRICULUM 2 C 30
DELIVERY AND GENERAL TEACHING
METHODS
C-EDU 202 SPECIAL EDUCATION 2 E 30
C-CRS 203 EARLY CHURCH HISTORY UP TO 451 3 C 30
A.D
C-CRS 201 INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPELS 3 C 45
C-CRS 204 COMPARATIVE RELIGION 3 C 45
C-CRS 207 RELIGIOUS CRISIS AND CONFLICT 2 C 30
MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
C-RHR 206 INTRODUCTION SOCIOLOGY OF 2 E 30
RELIGION
TOTAL 21

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS LH PH
CODE S
GST 212 PHILOSOPHY, LOGIC AND HUMAN 2 C 30
EXISTENCE
C-EDU 212 MICRO TEACHING (THEORY AND 2 C 15 45
PRACTICUM)
C-EDU 213 PRACTICUM IN CLASSROOM 2 C 15 45
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
C-CRS 213 A INTRODUCTION TO GREEK 3 C 45
LANGUAGE
C-CRS 213 B INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW 3 C 45
LANGUAGE
C-CRS 214 HISTORY AND RELIGION OF ISRAEL 3 C 45
CHRISTIAN
C-RHR 213 PHILOSOPHY OF THE EXISTENCE OF 2 E 30
GOD
D-RHR 216 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE 2 E 30
C-CRS 215 History of the Reformation 2 E 30
TOTAL 21
 300 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS STATUS LH PH
CODE
C-ENT 302 Venture Creation 2 C 15 45
C-EDU 301 Teaching Practice I 3 C 135
C-EDU 302 Educational Measurements and Test 2 C 30
C-EDU 303 Introduction Guidance and counseling 2 E 30
CED 301 Field Research In CRS 2 C 15 45
C-CRS 309 New Testament Theology 3 C 45
C-CRS 304 Systematic Theology 2 C 30
C-CRS 305 African Independent Church Movement 2 E 30
C-RHR 306 Africa And Africans In The Biblical 2 C 30
Periods I
C-RHR 307 Healing In Africa Traditional Religion 2 E 30
TOTAL 22

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS STATUS LH PH
CODE
GST 312 Peace And Conflict Resolution 2 C 30
C-EDU 314 Research Method and Statistics 2 C 30
C-CRS 312 Old Testament Theology 3 C 45
C-CRS 313 The Nigerian History (1864-1960) 3 C 45
C-CRS 314 History Of The Reformation 3 C 45
C-CRS 315 Prophets of the Ancient Israel 2 E 30
C-RHR 316 Africa And Africans In The Biblical Periods 2 C 30
II
D-RHR 318 History and Culture of Ika Land 2 E
D-RHR 319 History Of Christianity In West Africa 2 E 30
TOTAL 21
 400 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS LH PH
CODE

C-EDU 401 Teaching Practice II 3 C 135

C-EDU 402 Education Law 2 E 30
CED 401 Conceptual Approach To Teaching CRS 2 C 30
C-CRS 401 Comparative Study of Religion In Nigeria 3 C 45
C-RHR 402 Ethics 2 C 30
C-RHR 404 The Gospel of John 2 C 30
C-RHR 405 Religion And The Nigeria Nation 2 C 30
D-RHR 409 Africa Independent Church Movement 2 E 30
C-CRS 408 Acts of the Apostles 3 C 45
C-CRS 406 Unity of the Old and New Testament 2 C 30
TOTAL 23

400 LEVEL
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS LH PH
CODE
C-EDU 410 Project 6 C 270
C-EDU 411 Introduction To Educational Administration 2 C 30
And Policy Studies
C-EDU 412 Comparative Education History 2 E 30
C-RHR 414 Africa Traditional Religion And Diaspore 2 E 30
C-RHR 412 Contemporary Islamic Group In Nigeria 2 C 45
C-RHR 415 Nigeria Church History (1864-Till Date) 2 C 30
C-RHR 416 The Apocalyptic Literature 2 C 30
C-RHR 417 People of the O.T From Exile to Pre N.T 2 E 30
Times
TOTAL 20

Philosophy

The philosophy of Bachelor of Arts (Education) in Christian Religious Studies Education is to create
awareness and advocate the moral values and foundations of Christianity embedded in the Biblical texts,
history and doctrines of Christianity to build morally sound individuals and communities within a multi-
religious society.

Objectives

The objectives of Christian Religious Studies Education are to:

1. equip students with knowledge, skills and competencies in different aspects of Christianity and
teaching of those aspects;
2. equip students with Biblical textual interpretations and their contextual relevance in the modern
time and world;
3. acquaint the students with the different phases of the history of Christianity in their different
local and national contexts; its stories, traditions, festivals;
4. provide the students with the doctrines of Christianity and their significance for the Christian
communities; worship and teachings;
5. acquaint students with the Christian moral virtues and ethical basis of Christianity and their
relevance for contemporary period and to inculcate in students awareness of life’s spiritual
dimension;
6. prepare students on how to reflect and answer the existential and fundamental questions of life;
question of theodicy;
7. provide the understanding of Christian life and worship which may, if the student chooses, form
the basis of their faith;
8. develop an awareness of leadership vis-à-vis spiritual and political leadership;
9. provide pre-service training for teachers to enable them acquire a working knowledge and
competency in the philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education which
can be used as a basis for decision making, instructional design and educational planning; and
10. develop teaching expertise in Christian Religious Studies Education in both breadth and depth in
the subject matter, method, techniques, and skills for teaching Christian Religious Studies.
100 LEVEL
Communication in English
Course Contents
Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology). English word
classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations). Sentence in
English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). Grammar and Usage (tense, mood,
modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and Critical Thinking and
Reasoning Methods (Logic and Syllogism, Inductive and Deductive Argument and Reasoning Methods,
Analogy, Generalisation and Explanations). Ethical considerations, Copyright Rules and Infringements.
Writing Activities: (Pre-writing , Writing, Post writing, Editing and Proofreading; Brainstorming, outlining,
Paragraphing, Types of writing, Summary, Essays, Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Report writing and Note
making. Mechanics of writing). Comprehension Strategies: (Reading and types of Reading,
Comprehension Skills, 3RsQ). Information and Communication Technology in modern Language
Learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and
reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations. Art of
public speaking and listening. Report writing.

Introduction to Computer Science

Course Contents
History of computing sciences leading to the different programmes in the discipline. Characteristics of
each programme in computing sciences. Hardware, Software; and human resources; Integration and
application in business and other segments of society. Information processing and its roles in society;
Students will be required to complete lab assignments using the PC’s operating system, and several
commonly used applications, such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and other
applications. Internet and on-line resources, browsers, and search engines.

Introduction to Teaching and Education Foundations

Course Contents
Teaching as a profession. Ethics of the teaching profession. Pedagogical content knowledge. Intellectual
and practical competencies required by the teacher. Link between education and development.
Educational development and institutions, from ancient times to the present with particular reference
to the evolution of modern education in Nigeria. Brief treatment of learning from the behaviours,
cognitive and sociocultural perspectives, child and adolescent development, learner characteristics,
intelligence, creativity, motivation. Values in education, major tenets of Idealism, Realism, Neo-
Thomism, Experimentalism and Existentialism and their applications in education. Sociological
approaches to learning, social context and social structure and their roles in education.

Methods and Approaches to Teaching CRS

Course Content
The nature of Christian Religious Studies. The use of multi-dimensional methods and approaches.
Teaching and learning Christian Religious Studies. Biblical texts of the Old and New Testaments,
historical, geography the biblical lands (Ancient Near East, Palestinian land, Greek and Roman empires.
Early history of the church and contemporary history and phases of Christianity. Methods and
approaches will include discussions, seminars, workshops, inquiry, use of maps and charts, ethnography,
participant observation, face-to-face interviews, case studies, church archival documents, use of audio
and audiovisual aids. Fieldwork method that will assist students to engage the text and context of
Christian Religious traditions and institutions.
Introduction to the Study of Religion
Course Content
The complex nature of religious phenomena, including religious knowledge and competing truth claims;
a survey of religious thought and practice in global and local perspective; approaches to the study of
religion and some general theories of religion; the diversity and complexity of religion/s as well as basic
understanding of the study of religion.

Introduction to New Testament

Course Contents
Introduction to the New Testament. Focus on the distinct nature of each document, especially the way
that each one sets out the purpose of Jesus and his followers. The various social contexts and historical
events that had impact on the formation and central issues of these texts. Comparison of a number of
“voices from the margins” of selected texts. Identification and awareness of how the New Testament
and African culture inform each other.

Introduction to Biblical Greek I

Course content
The elements of the grammar of the Koine ‘common’ Greek of the New Testament; Greek alphabet,
rules of Greek accent, conjugation, declension, vocabulary, tenses, moods etc.

Rituals & Festival I

Course Contents

Second Semester 100 Level

Course Course Title Units Statu LH
Codes s
GST 111 Nigerian people and Culture 2 C
EDU 111 Educational Technology and ICT 2 C 30
EDU 112 Foundation of Education I 2 C 30
CRS 111 Religion and Human Value 2 C
RHR 113 Introduction to Biblical Greek II 2 C
CRS 114 Introduction to Old Testament 2 C
RHR 115 Ancestorship in African Traditional Religion 2 C
CRS 116 Background to Christianity 2 C
RHR 117 Religion and Science 2 C
D-RHR 114 Rituals and Festivals II 2 C
Total 18

Nigerian people and Culture

Course Contents
Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and
culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria;
Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in
1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence).
Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War).
Concept of trade and economics of selfreliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous
apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and selfreliance). Social justices and
national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual,
norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and
civic responsibilities; indigenous languages, usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts.
Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s –
Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Reorientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation
(OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline
and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery
(MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in
Nigeria.

Educational Technology and ICT

Course Contents

Foundation of Education I
Course Contents

Religion and Human Value

Course Contents
The two concepts of religion and human values from religious and non-religious worldviews. Issues from
indigenous, Abrahamic, Asian and other world traditions and non-religious worldviews. Emphases on
human dignity as opposed to whatever technological advantages man may have acquired. Consideration
of the various religious traditions, oral or written, that reinforce human values like freedom, respect for
elders, gratitude, peace and others. Significance of integrity in human social, political, religious and
religious lives with emphasis on community. Concrete examples of evil effects of negative tendencies like
intolerance, chauvinism or discrimination on the basis of religion, sex, race, colour, nationality and other.
Fundamental human rights, especially from the point of view of religion.

Introduction to Biblical Greek II

Course content
The elements of the grammar of the Koine ‘common’ Greek of the New Testament; Greek alphabet, rules
of Greek accent, conjugation, declension, vocabulary, tenses, moods etc.
Introduction to Old Testament
Course Contents
A critical and literary introduction to the books of the Old Testament with attention to their divisions;
literary composition; and particularly the Documentary Hypothesis. Detailed examination of the
problems and interpretation of the Old Testament literature. Emphasis on their interpretation and
application in the African context.

Ancestor ship in African Traditional Religion

Course Contents
This course discourses in detail the importance of Ancestor ship as the Living-dead; defines the process
of attaining status and assesses their place among various ethnic groups in Africa, its effects even on
modern African Christian.

Background to Christianity
Course Contents
The general features of the history and content of the Intertestamental period. The literature about the
coming Messiah. The Persian, Roman and Greek backgrounds. The Jewish background with emphasis on
the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, Synagogue, Torah, Pharisees, Sadducees, Samaritans, Essenes.
Apocalyptic thought on life after death, angels and demons and the kingdom as the background to
Christianity. Emphases on their cultural and historical backgrounds. Jewish Messianic expectations on
the Intertestamental period before and during the birth of Jesus Christ.

Religion and Science

Course Contents

Rituals and Festivals II

Course Contents

UNIVERSITY OF DELTA, AGBOR

 DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
B. A (ED) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

200 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS STATUS LH PH

CODE
ENT 211 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AN INNOVATION 2 C 30
C-CED 201 AUDIS-VISUAL RESOURCES IN CRS 2 C 30
TEACHING
C-EDU 201 CURRICULUM, CURRICULUM 2 C 30
DELIVERY AND GENERAL TEACHING
METHODS
C-EDU 202 SPECIAL EDUCATION 2 E 30
C-CRS 203 EARLY CHURCH HISTORY UP TO 451 3 C 30
A.D
C-CRS 201 INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPELS 3 C 45
C-CRS 204 COMPARATIVE RELIGION 3 C 45
C-CRS 207 RELIGIOUS CRISIS AND CONFLICT 2 C 30
MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
C-RHR 206 INTRODUCTION SOCIOLOGY OF 2 E 30
RELIGION
TOTAL 21

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AN INNOVATION
Course Contents

AUDIS-VISUAL RESOURCES IN CRS TEACHING

Course Contents

CURRICULUM, CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND GENERAL TEACHING METHODS

Course Contents
 The curriculum. Selection of learning objectives. Outcomes and learning experiences. Organization and
delivery of learning experiences. General teaching methods and strategies: lecture, class discussion,
demonstration, problem-solving, cooperative learning and guideddiscovery, concept mapping,
conceptual change, culturo-techno-contextual approach (CTCA) argumentation, project-based learning,
competency-based learning, thinkingbased learning, and hybrid teaching. The lesson plan/note.
Assessment of learning. Resources for teaching. Improvisation. General classroom management.

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Course Contents

EARLY CHURCH HISTORY UP TO 451 A.D

Course Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPELS

Course Contents

The aims and objectives of the Four books of the New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as
centred on the activities on the Lord Jesus Christ. Sources of the Gospels.

COMPARATIVE RELIGION
Course Contents
Definition of Comparative Religion. Connection of Comparative Religion to the History of Religions.
Points of convergence among religions. Points of complement, supplement and natural harmony.
Beneficial issues in the elements of the religions.

RELIGIOUS CRISIS AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

Course Contents

INTRODUCTION SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION

Course Contents
 SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS LH PH
CODE S
GST 212 PHILOSOPHY, LOGIC AND HUMAN 2 C 30
EXISTENCE
C-EDU 212 MICRO TEACHING (THEORY AND 2 C 15 45
PRACTICUM)
C-EDU 213 PRACTICUM IN CLASSROOM 2 C 15 45
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
C-CRS 213 A INTRODUCTION TO GREEK 3 C 45
LANGUAGE
C-CRS 213 B INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW 3 C 45
LANGUAGE
C-CRS 214 HISTORY AND RELIGION OF ISRAEL 3 C 45
CHRISTIAN
C-RHR 213 PHILOSOPHY OF THE EXISTENCE OF 2 E 30
GOD
D-RHR 216 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE 2 E 30
C-CRS 215 History of the Reformation 2 E 30
TOTAL 21

PHILOSOPHY, LOGIC AND HUMAN EXISTENCE

Course Contents
Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable
tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal
fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of
content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on
human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion,
philosophy and human values, philosophy and character molding.

MICRO TEACHING (THEORY AND PRACTICUM)

PRACTICUM IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION TO GREEK LANGUAGE

Course Contents

Introduction and clarification of Greek grammar and syntax. the Greek alphabet. Word pronunciation.
Formation of sentences through the conjugation and declension. Study of sentences and verbs with
 biblical references. Vocabulary of New Testament Greek. Translation exercises to and from Greek
language.

INTRODUCTION TO HEBREW LANGUAGE

Course Contents
Introduction to the Hebrew alphabet. The basic grammar and syntax. Masoretic vowels and vocabulary
of the Hebrew language. Exercises in transliteration and translation to and from Hebrew language.

HISTORY AND RELIGION OF ISRAEL CHRISTIAN

Course Contents

PHILOSOPHY OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD

Course Contents

CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
Course Contents

The course examines the Biblical basis for some selected fundamental Christian doctrines such as: The
Trinity: God, Names and Attributes; Creation; Sin; Salvation; Christology, Eschatology; Ecclesiology; Holy
Spirit and Sacrament. Also, there will be emphasis on Faith versus Merit.

History of the Reformation

Course Contents
Survey of the state of the church at the commencement of the Reformation in the 16th century A.D. The
life of Martin Luther of Germany Luther’s 95 theses, his theology and the spread of his ideals to other
European countries. John Calvin (France). Ulrich Zwingli (Switzerland). Henry VIII of England, and others.
Counter-reformation of the Catholic. The reason why the Roman Catholic Church was challenged by the
Protestants. The response of the Roman Catholic Church. The effects of the reactions by these
movements on the 21st century Nigerian Church.

300 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS STATUS LH PH
CODE
C-ENT 302 Venture Creation 2 C 15 45
C-EDU 301 Teaching Practice I 3 C 135
C-EDU 302 Educational Measurements and Test 2 C 30
C-EDU 303 Introduction Guidance and counseling 2 E 30
CED 301 Field Research In CRS 2 C 15 45
C-CRS 309 New Testament Theology 3 C 45
C-CRS 304 Systematic Theology 2 C 30
C-CRS 305 African Independent Church Movement 2 E 30
C-RHR 306 Africa And Africans In The Biblical 2 C 30
Periods I
C-RHR 307 Healing In Africa Traditional Religion 2 E 30
TOTAL 22

Venture Creation
Course Contents
Opportunity Identification (Sources of business opportunities in Nigeria, Environmental scanning,
Demand and supply gap/unmet needs/market gaps/Market Research, Unutilised resources, Social and
climate conditions and Technology adoption gap). New business development (business planning,
market research). Entrepreneurial Finance (Venture capital, Equity finance, Micro finance, Personal
savings, Small business investment organizations and Business plan competition). Entrepreneurial
marketing and e-commerce (Principles of marketing, Customer Acquisition & Retention, B2B, C2C and
B2C models of e-commerce, First Mover Advantage, E-commerce business models and Successful E-
Commerce Companies,). Small Business Management/Family Business: Leadership & Management, Basic
book keeping, Nature of family business and Family Business Growth Model. Negotiation and Business
communication (Strategy and tactics of negotiation/bargaining, Traditional and modern business
communication methods). Opportunity Discovery Demonstrations (Business idea generation
presentations, Business idea Contest, Brainstorming sessions, Idea pitching). Technological Solutions
(The Concept of Market/Customer Solution, Customer Solution and Emerging Technologies, Business
Applications of New Technologies - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual/Mixed Reality (VR), Internet of
Things (IoTs), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Renewable Energy and others. Digital Business and E-
Commerce Strategies).

Teaching Practice I
Course Contents
Effective and responsive teaching practices and interactions as key for all learning in professional teacher
preparation. The importance of teaching practice in providing students with an opportunity to apply
their pedagogical knowledge and skills in practice. Practical implementation of teaching and learning
strategies in the classroom, as applied to the subject area. Microteaching prior to students embarking on
the exercise.

Educational Measurements and Test

Course Contents

Introduction Guidance and counseling

Course Contents
The course is an introductory course in guidance and counselling geared at equipping the student
teachers with knowledge and skills in counseling services they can render to students in schools when a
qualified counselor is not available thereby making them function as quasi as counseling, communication
skills in guidance and counseling theories of counseling and psycholotherapy, counseling services in
schools, career education and development appraisal services, health counseling, individual and group
counseling.

Field Research In CRS

Course Contents
Identification and explanation of the different methods and approaches of doing research in Christian
Religious Studies. Identification and selection of research locations such as Christian religious centres,
churches with specific and distinct denominations. Design of research instruments, plan and methods for
the selected research location. Selection of suitable methods and approaches for the selected location,
such as ethnographic, participant observation, face-toface interviews, church archival materials, use of
photos, diaries and others. Writing of a report showing findings from the stated objectives, and
demonstrating competence in doing fieldwork in Christian Religious Studies’ research.

New Testament Theology

Course Contents
The doctrines and theological themes in the New Testament. Christology, Pneumatology, the Trinity, the
Incarnation, New Birth, Sanctification, Ecclesiology, Atonement and Redemption, Resurrection and
Eschatology. Variety and unity of New Testament doctrines. developments of the doctrines from the
Gospels and the Pauline epistles.

Systematic Theology
Course Content
The nature, sources, scope, function of Christian Theology; the theoretical frame work for doing
theology; illustrations with themes from systematic theology (God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Salvation etc.)

African Independent Church Movement

Course Contents

Africa And Africans In The Biblical Periods I

Course Contents
 Healing In Africa Traditional Religion
Course Contents

The course is designed to examine the team, medicine with respect to both natural and healing agencies
such as leaves, roots and others in the same categories. Also, it will x-ray the invocation of magical and
spiritual influences that are associated with them. Knowledge of herbal resources and development
practitioners in Nigeria.

SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS STATUS LH PH
CODE
GST 312 Peace And Conflict Resolution 2 C 30
C-EDU 314 Research Method and Statistics 2 C 30
C-CRS 312 Old Testament Theology 3 C 45
C-CRS 313 The Nigerian History (1864-1960) 3 C 45
C-CRS 314 History Of The Reformation 3 C 45
C-CRS 315 Prophets of the Ancient Israel 2 E 30
C-RHR 316 Africa And Africans In The Biblical Periods 2 C 30
II
D-RHR 318 History and Culture of Ika Land 2 E
D-RHR 319 History Of Christianity In West Africa 2 E 30
TOTAL 21

Peace And Conflict Resolution

Course Contents
Concepts of Peace, Conflict and Security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts: Ethnic,
Religious, Economic, Geo-political Conflicts; Structural Conflict Theory, Realist Theory of Conflict,
Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of Conflict and Violence in Africa: Indigene and
settlers Phenomenon; Boundaries/boarder disputes; Political disputes; Ethnic disputes and rivalries;
Economic Inequalities; Social disputes; Nationalist Movements and Agitations; Selected Conflict Case
Studies – Tiv-Junkun; Zango Kartaf, Chieftaincy and Land disputes. Peace Building, Management of
Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management ---
(Religious, Government, Community Leaders and others). Elements of Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution: Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal
framework: Concepts of Social Justice; The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and Terrorism. Peace
Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace & Security Council (International, National and Local levels) Agents
of Conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative
Dispute Resolution, ADR. Dialogue b). Arbitration, c). Negotiation d). Collaboration. Roles of International
Organizations in Conflict Resolution. (a). The United Nations, UN and its Conflict Resolution Organs. (b).
The African Union & Peace Security Council (c). ECOWAS in Peace Keeping. Media and Traditional
Institutions in Peace Building. Managing Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis: Refugees. Internally Displaced
Persons, IDPs. The role of NGOs in Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis
Research Method and Statistics

Old Testament Theology

Course Contents

Identification of several approaches to Old Testament Theology with emphasis on thematic study of
Theology of the Old Testament. The Living God of the Old Testament and His attributes. The fall of man.
Division of humans into ethnicity. Concept of election, covenant. Judgment and reward. Forgiveness,
salvation and restoration. Messianic expectation and others.

The Nigerian History (1864-1960)

Course Contents

History Of The Reformation

Course Contents
Survey of the state of the church at the commencement of the Reformation in the 16th century A.D. The
life of Martin Luther of Germany Luther’s 95 theses, his theology and the spread of his ideals to other
European countries. John Calvin (France). Ulrich Zwingli (Switzerland). Henry VIII of England, and others.
Counter-reformation of the Catholic. The reason why the Roman Catholic Church was challenged by the
Protestants. The response of the Roman Catholic Church. The effects of the reactions by these
movements on the 21st century Nigerian Church.

Prophets of the Ancient Israel

Course Contents

The concept of prophecy as develop biblically is treated. Thereafter, prophets in the following categories
are studied: Earlier Prophets, and Major Prophets (e.g., Jerimiah or Ezekiel and Isaiah). A brief statement
on modem concept of prophecy and prophets in Israel today is made.

Africa And Africans In The Biblical Periods II

 History and Culture of Ika Land
Course Contents

History Of Christianity In West Africa

Course Contents

400 LEVEL
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS LH PH
CODE

C-EDU 401 Teaching Practice II 3 C 135

C-EDU 402 Education Law 2 E 30
CED 401 Conceptual Approach To Teaching CRS 2 C 30
C-CRS 401 Comparative Study of Religion In Nigeria 3 C 45
C-RHR 402 Ethics 2 C 30
C-RHR 404 The Gospel of John 2 C 30
C-RHR 405 Religion And The Nigeria Nation 2 C 30
D-RHR 409 Africa Independent Church Movement 2 E 30
C-CRS 408 Acts of the Apostles 3 C 45
C-CRS 406 Unity of the Old and New Testament 2 C 30
TOTAL 23

Teaching Practice II
Course Contents Effective and responsive teaching practices and interactions are key for all learning in
professional teacher preparation. The importance of teaching practice in providing the students with an
opportunity to apply their pedagogical knowledge and skills in practice. Practical implementation of
teaching and learning strategies in the classroom, as applied to the subject area. Microteaching before
students embark on the exercise.
Education Law
Course Contents
Meaning of education laws and ordinances. Policies from colonial to present legislations for Primary
Education. Analysis of national policy on education with respect to Primary Education. Child rights
policies. Provisions and implementations and roles of related agencies.

Conceptual Approach To Teaching CRS

Comparative Study of Religion In Nigeria

Ethics
Course Content

Definition ethics generally; some of the central themes as pertaining to the biblical material; issues like
Religion and Law; Religion and Sexuality Education; Marriage; Family Issues and Conflict Resolution.

The Gospel of John

Course Content

The purpose, date, authenticity and contents of the Book of John. The complementality of John’s Gospel
to the Synoptic Gospels.

Religion And The Nigeria Nation

Course Content

The problems of religion and state; assessment of contributions of Religion to National Development:
new trends of investment in Education, industries and estates by various Religious organisations in
Nigeria; the contributions of religion to national ethical values; positive and negative contributions of
religion to state and the world.

Africa Independent Church Movement

Acts of the Apostles

Course Contents

Authorship of the Book of Acts. Date of the Book of Acts. Sources of the Book of Acts. Audience of the
Book of Acts. Purpose of the Book of Acts. Contents of the Book of Acts. Historical links of the Book of
Acts with Pauline epistles.
 Unity of the Old and New Testament
Course Contents
The unity of the Christian Bible. the controlling means of Salvation. Historical view, Heilsgeschichte, of
the Old and New Testaments. Identification of the similarities of the contents of the Old and New
Testaments. The study of the similar verses of the Old and New Testament texts. Identification of the
similarities in the themes of the Old and New Testaments.

400 LEVEL
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNIT STATUS LH PH
CODE
C-EDU 410 Project 6 C 270
C-EDU 411 Introduction To Educational Administration 2 C 30
And Policy Studies
C-EDU 412 Comparative Education History 2 E 30
C-RHR 414 Africa Traditional Religion And Diaspore 2 E 30
C-RHR 412 Contemporary Islamic Group In Nigeria 2 C 45
C-RHR 415 Nigeria Church History (1864-Till Date) 2 C 30
C-RHR 416 The Apocalyptic Literature 2 C 30
C-RHR 417 People of the O.T From Exile to Pre N.T 2 E 30
Times
TOTAL 20

Project
Course Contents
Application of knowledge and skills acquired in research methods, statistics and evaluation in identifying
and proffering solutions to educational problems. Working independently under the guidance of a
Project Supervisor. Planning and execution of a well-conceptualized research and presenting a written
report on the study conducted.

Introduction To Educational Administration And Policy Studies

Comparative Education History

The Content 3.2.1 The Scope of Comparative Education The term "scope" according to Longman
dictionary of contemporary English could mean: (a) The area within the limit of a question, subject,
action etc. (b) Space or chance for actions or thought. From the above, scope of comparative education
means the area or areas covered by the discipline. The scope of the subject also connotes the various
subjects or disciplines from where Comparative education draws its information directly or indirectly. A
critical look at the various definitions of the discipline no doubt reveals that Comparative Education is an
interdisciplinary subject since it relies on other subjects to be able to accomplish its objectives. As an
interdisciplinary subject, its scope covers the historical development of education right from the Roman
as well as the Greek civilization. It also includes the historical development of non-formal education in
any country of study. The discipline has its scope extended to the purpose or purposes of education
systems of the countries being studied, an investigation into the similarities as well as differences existing
in the educational practices of the countries under investigation. However, subjects from where
Comparative Education draws its contents include the following:

(a) History of Education (b) Philosophy of Education (c) Sociology of Education (d) Anthropology (e)
Economics (f) Geography (g) Psychology (h) Statistics (i) Literature (j) Political geography (k) Political
science and (l) The International relations. above explanation clearly shows that the subject is not
independent of other subjects; it is a discipline that relates to other subjects for the accomplishment of
its aims and objectives. It may be reasonably concluded that the interdisciplinary nature of the subject
has contributed to the wideness of the discipline.

Africa Traditional Religion And Diaspore

Course Content

Definition and meaning of terms, the meaning of culture; elements of culture; relation between African
culture and African traditional religion; their mutual influence; the movement and practice of African
Traditional Religion in America.

Contemporary Islamic Group In Nigeria

Course Content

Identification of the main darikas; their main teachings within West Africa and Nigeria in particular;
Islamic groups in modern Nigeria and their revivalist inclination.

Nigeria Church History (1864-Till Date)

Course Contents

Activities of Christian Missionaries in Nigeria during this period 1864-till date. Missionary activities in the
southern and northern parts of Nigeria. The emergence of indigenous church organizations based on the
influences of foreign missionaries.

The Apocalyptic Literature

The nature and purpose of the apocalytic literature is examined. What are the methods of
interpretations and how relevant are the apocalyptic writings in contemporay society?

People of the O.T From Exile to Pre N.T Times