Department of Christian Religious Studies

Nigeria’s philosophy of education provides that instruction should be oriented to, among others, moral and spiritual values requisite for smooth and stable interpersonal and human relations. The philosophy of the NCE CRS programme hinges on this preamble.  It is geared towards the production of teachers who possess full awareness of God’s relationship with man and whose personal character and discipline reflect authentic Christian values and virtues, such that they will be able to function effectively as custodians of sound moral and spiritual qualities particularly in their interaction with young learners in the Basic Schools.

At the end of the programme, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate professional proficiency for teaching Christian Religious Studies in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools.
2. Demonstrate sound knowledge and appreciation of the moral values needed to live as a Christian at the various stages of growth and development.
3. Explore the place and significance of religion in life and so make a distinctive contribution to the Christian faith.
4. Express accurate knowledge of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit needed to live as a Christian in the community.
5. Express knowledge of other religions needed to live in the community.
6. Radiate religious attitudes and values which are typical of a mature and responsible member of the society such as: love, respect, honesty and service.
7. Express satisfactory intellectual capacity to benefit from further education in Christian Religious Studies.

1. A Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with credits in 5 subjects including English Language and mathematics at not more than two sittings. Two of the credits must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer.
2. All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must meet the requirements of an accredited body such as JAMB.
3. Candidate must pass RACOED screening tests and interviews.

Additional Admission Requirement

1. Candidates are required to have a Credit pass in Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK).