Christian Religious Studies Scheme of Work

Weekly Lesson Breakdown

1. W1

   Civic Responsibilities payment of taxes, voting, community service); importance of civic

   Meaning of civic responsibilitiesexamples (obedience to laws,responsibilities in nation buildingbiblical teachings on civic duties(Romans 13:1-7)
2. W2

   HIV/AIDS I

   Meaning of HIV and AIDScauses and modes of transmissionbiblical perspectives on sexual purityconsequences of immorallivingpreventive measures
3. W3

   HIV/AIDS II

   Myths and misconceptions about HIV/AIDSeffects on individuals,families, and societyrole of Christians in showing care andcompassionbiblical support for healthy living
4. W4

   Independence and Self-Actualization ways of achieving self-actualization; biblical examples of self-reliant

   Meaning of independenceself-reliance and personal responsibilityindividualsimportance of depending on God
5. W5

   Midterm Examination

6. W6

   Dignity of Labour

   Meaning of labourbiblical view on work (Genesis 2:15, Proverbs22:29)importance of dignity in labourconsequences of idlenessrelevance of honest work in contemporary society
7. W7

   Midterm Break

8. W8

   Christian Attitude to Corruption nepotism, dishonesty); effects of corruption on individuals and

   Meaning of corruptionforms of corruption (bribery, fraud,societybiblical condemnation of corruption (Amos 5:12, Micah6:11, Proverbs 17:23)Christian response to corruption
9. W9

   Forgiveness

   Meaning of forgivenessbiblical teachings on forgiveness (Matthew18:21-22, Luke 15:11-32, Colossians 3:13)importance offorgiveness in Christian livingbenefits of forgiveness to individuals
10. W10

    Perseverance, Wealth and Poverty wealth-meaning, acquisition, and biblical guidelines (1 Timothy

    Meaning of perseverancebiblical examples (Job, Paul, Joseph)6:6-10)poverty-causes and biblical response (Acts 4:32-35,Proverbs 19:17)
11. W11

    Revision

    General revision of all topics covered
12. W12

    Examination

13. W13

    Closing